Inner Demons

Book Description

Alex Jackson has severe depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. It’s an occupational hazard from being a paramedic. He’s having nightmares, getting irritable with patients and co-workers, and drinking to excess. As he reaches rock bottom, he embarks on a journey to improve his mental health, only to discover that the mental health system isn’t what he thought it would be. He’s in a battle against his inner demons to find the mental and emotional support that he needs before his demons cause him to lose everything.CONTENT WARNING: Contains graphic depictions of violence, including themes of self-harm. May not be suitable for all readers.

Stephen Byrd

Stephen Byrd worked as an EMT and Paramedic before becoming a novelist with works like Silverwood Manor, When Crazy Loves You, and Inner Demons. He continues to write, launching a new detective series featuring the character Grant Bell. Background and Early Career: Stephen Carl Byrd was born in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The oldest of three siblings, he developed a love for reading early on. He attended South Lawrence Elementary School, where he frequently read books from the library that were well above his age level. He grew up in the rural Iron City/Saint Joseph area, and his favorite book series was The Hardy Boys. Initially thinking of a nursing career, he went to work at a local nursing home before pursuing a career in emergency medicine. He attended EMT and Paramedic training at Columbia State Community College and Northwest Shoals Community College. He worked as an EMT for twelve years before... Read more