What has been one of the hardest things to write?
One of the most difficult things I have done as an author, is write a back cover synopsis for my fourth book, The Aftermath. This story is my favorite of all the books I have written, and it has been a continuous challenge to represent 169 pages of my heart and soul in a simple, paragraph-long description. Within the pages of this book exist so many of my own thoughts, discoveries, and realizations that it is impossible for me to convey to readers or listeners the true essence of The Aftermath in any summation. While below is my latest attempt at trying to communicate the main idea of the story, it fails to capture the deep soul-searching, logical analysis, and honest self-reflection that ensues when one sets off on a quest, such as Jason’s, for self-discovery.
Can faith and reason co-exist? Every day, teenagers are faced with difficult situations that challenge their faith and moral compass. The Aftermath follows a group of students from Montgomery Lake High School, specifically Jason Davids and Jessie Robins. At age fifteen, Jason appears to have it all together: high grades, popular friends, a beautiful girlfriend, and any drug that promises enjoyment at his disposal. Despite this, there is a persistent emptiness inside his heart. After attempting to fill the void with achievements, relationships, and illicit substances, Jason finds himself intrigued by Jessie, a quiet and rather plain girl, who is the daughter of a local pastor. How is it possible that she stands for everything Jason opposes yet possesses the one thing he has been searching for all along?
Books by Stacy A. Padula 
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