A Journey Through Loss, Service, and Self-Discovery

TRAGEDY’S, ?

A powerful story of John Keey, an army surgeon who helps others through their darkest moments while confronting the tragedy he’s carried throughout his own life.

Why Readers Will Connect With This Book?

military service

A raw and authentic look into the life of those who serve.

love & human connection

Discovering love and compassion even in most difficult circumstances.

inner struggle

A man’s fight to heal wounds that not even war can explain.

Meet The Author

Stephen Robert
Almond

Stephen Robert Almond grew up on a farm near 2 towns in S.E. South Dakota in the 60s. After attending college to become a teacher, he moved into building materials, architecture, and medical construction, and furthered his education at a Wisconsin university. Music, sports, food, and history have been his passions.

He now lives in the Upper Minnesota Lakes Country, enjoying traveling with his wife to see his friends, children, and family in a 6state region, across the USA, and around the world.

Inside The Story

A Thought-Provoking
Tale of Tragedy

At the center of TRAGEDY’S, ? is John Keey, an Army surgeon carrying emotional scars from his past while serving in the most difficult conditions imaginable. Surrounded by daily tragedy, he navigates love, purpose, and personal conflict, forcing him to confront his own identity. Through moments of pain, compassion, and reflection, the novel explores trauma, healing, and the complexity of human connection in a deeply emotional and thought-provoking journey.

What Readers Are Saying

Early Praise For TRAGEDY’S, ?