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Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt

A story about life, narrated by Death.

Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt

A story about life, narrated by Death.

Publication: July 2026

Death is a gentle and patient man named Travis, living in a grey town. He spends time with people in their final hours of life. And when he grows interested in a young midwife who lives across the hall, Travis starts to question the role of death in the world. This modern day novel will break your heart and put it back together.

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“This is one of the most affecting, original, and unforgettable novels I have ever read. Absolutely breathtaking.”
— Sarah Damoff, bestselling author of The Bright Years

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Shelf Awareness Interview - Wed 4th Mar 2026

An interview about Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt, with the wonderful Sara Beth West from Shelf Awareness.

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