Jared, a voiceover actor, gives up acting when his wife and unborn child dies in an accident, but his agent provides him one last chance. Will Jared rise from his tragedy?
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Reviews
Michelle Cooper: Rising From the Ashes is a tale of struggle and triumph over the demons that haunt Jared. Through his rock-climbing training, he meets Melanie and begins to get his life back on a positive track. Jaimee engages the reader from the start and makes you feel like you are climbing right alongside Jared and Melanie.
Cynthia Wailus: Through the dialogue, Jaimee personalizes the issues surrounding PTSD while building up the tension in the story.