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Trigger Point
"This is worth a look!" Publishers Weekly
*2023 The BookFest Award Winner! 2nd place - Literary Journey/Adventure*
*2023 Firebird International Book Awards - 2nd Place- Literary!*
*2022 Indies Today Books Awards - Semi-Finalist!*
*2023 Readers' Choice Finalist- Adult Fiction!*
*2023 National Indie Excellence Book Award Finalist- Contemporary Novel!*
*2023 Georgia Independent Author of the Year Awards- 1st place Literary Fiction*
*2023 Independent Author Network Finalist - Multicultural*
Zoey Sanders is completing her internship as a paramedic with the Mountaintop Search and Rescue in the Beartooth Mountain range of Montana, when a new dog handler arrives to join the team. The handler, Micah Byrne, is deaf and he and Zoey form an immediate connection, even though she only knows the sign language alphabet and a few words. They are drawn to each other through friendship, their love of dogs, Search and Rescue, and something deeper.
An avalanche ties the team together through an unexpected tragedy, but a sudden loss drives Zoey away and almost out of her mind, making her turn on everything she once loved. Including Micah. She is consumed by rage and loneliness, lashing out because no one is held accountable for her loss. Her family has to reassess everything they'd once taken for granted and discover a strength in themselves they'd never known. Zoey and Micah must bare their souls and tell their truths in order to find their way back to one another.
*2023 The BookFest Award Winner! 2nd place - Literary Journey/Adventure*
*2023 Firebird International Book Awards - 2nd Place- Literary!*
*2022 Indies Today Books Awards - Semi-Finalist!*
*2023 Readers' Choice Finalist- Adult Fiction!*
*2023 National Indie Excellence Book Award Finalist- Contemporary Novel!*
*2023 Georgia Independent Author of the Year Awards- 1st place Literary Fiction*
*2023 Independent Author Network Finalist - Multicultural*
Zoey Sanders is completing her internship as a paramedic with the Mountaintop Search and Rescue in the Beartooth Mountain range of Montana, when a new dog handler arrives to join the team. The handler, Micah Byrne, is deaf and he and Zoey form an immediate connection, even though she only knows the sign language alphabet and a few words. They are drawn to each other through friendship, their love of dogs, Search and Rescue, and something deeper.
An avalanche ties the team together through an unexpected tragedy, but a sudden loss drives Zoey away and almost out of her mind, making her turn on everything she once loved. Including Micah. She is consumed by rage and loneliness, lashing out because no one is held accountable for her loss. Her family has to reassess everything they'd once taken for granted and discover a strength in themselves they'd never known. Zoey and Micah must bare their souls and tell their truths in order to find their way back to one another.
305 pages, Paperback
Published September 20, 2022
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About the author
Juliet Rose
18 books458 followersMulti award-winning, cross-genre author, journalist, and librarian!
Focusing on fiction currently, Juliet Rose is driven to bring to life characters from many walks of life and the struggles faced in modern society. Her writing style is open and fluid, giving the characters the ability to shine as the truth of their own story. Her works are honest and sometimes brutally painful but in the end, her characters are given the voice which needs to be heard.
Juliet is a New York native living in the mountains of Georgia. She has lived all over the United States and Mexico and doesn’t plan to stop seeing the world beyond her front doorstep. She spends her time rescuing animals, painting, and writing.
Focusing on fiction currently, Juliet Rose is driven to bring to life characters from many walks of life and the struggles faced in modern society. Her writing style is open and fluid, giving the characters the ability to shine as the truth of their own story. Her works are honest and sometimes brutally painful but in the end, her characters are given the voice which needs to be heard.
Juliet is a New York native living in the mountains of Georgia. She has lived all over the United States and Mexico and doesn’t plan to stop seeing the world beyond her front doorstep. She spends her time rescuing animals, painting, and writing.
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October 24, 2023
Trigger
Zoey works with a rescue team on a mountain. After a devastating loss, she must learn to feel again. Heart touching read with characters you can connect with.
Zoey works with a rescue team on a mountain. After a devastating loss, she must learn to feel again. Heart touching read with characters you can connect with.
June 14, 2023
captivating
Trigger Point is the second book that I’ve read by Juliet Rose. It was a captivating and interesting read. It was also insightful. I loved the information provided about ASL and avalanches. I personally resonated with Zoey in her struggle of grief.
As an aspiring proofreader and editor, I did notice some grammar, sentence, and punctuation issues. However, they do not the away from the story at all.
Trigger Point is the second book that I’ve read by Juliet Rose. It was a captivating and interesting read. It was also insightful. I loved the information provided about ASL and avalanches. I personally resonated with Zoey in her struggle of grief.
As an aspiring proofreader and editor, I did notice some grammar, sentence, and punctuation issues. However, they do not the away from the story at all.
October 18, 2022
Definitely a story to think about. The characters are well developed and the introduction of a character with a disability is a refreshing take. Micah is deaf but instead of being shown as a weak or menial character, he is in charge of his own life and circumstances. I appreciated Rose showing his anger issues and struggles not often discussed in stories with disabled characters. The relationship between all of the characters is strong and the story itself is at times a nail biter!
December 14, 2024
If you want a "no brainer" read or "really light" read this maybe the book for you. When introduced to Zoey Sanders and the rest of the characters, I couldn't pin-point any sort of opposing personality trait. Not even a common social archetype that any creator making a show or another book could mold to the cast of characters to make them distinctive. I will say there were some faint attempts but it wasn't consistent throughout. By the beginning of the book you're introduced to Zoey, Brandon, Micah, Kyle, Jake, and Meghan. With 6 characters introduced to you from the start they seem to bleed into one another as you read, no sort of sign of opposing emotions or viewpoints in their occupations or personal leisure. Everything is utterly "Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows Everywhere" as you progress throughout the story. Besides the patients that are coming to the triage or different weather depended phenomenon that worries them.
Something that pained me while reading, was the unnaturally fast paced progression of any sort of social progress in status, relationships and customs. Many issues whether minor or major were seemingly automatically resolved as you progress throughout the story, most times than not on the same page that the issue even arose on.
I will say on a positive note, Juilet Rose does their research it is very evident towards the beginning of some of the chapters. Though the transition is a bit choppy leaving the story and going into information shared like, a monologue of the scientific reasonings and different external and internal factors of those events happening, or how the Search and Rescue Teams are structured involving interns, permanent staff and EMT patient transmissions from SAR triages.
In my opinion when big moments happen, it reads like one of those computerized job modules given to new hires over bad or good situations played out by randomly named people.
Within the description it talks about a unexpected tragedy taking place that causes both Micah and Zoey to drift from one another. One, I was automatically able to predict the reason and the build up to that realization held no fruit to them, in my opinion there isn't much of a build to this obviously climatic part of the book.
I will say give it a shot especially if you just want to read but, this is not a "food for thought" type of book. I was hoping it could or would be especially with a character posed as representation of a ASL deaf person in an occupation where they maybe viewed as a minority within that sector. In my wholehearted opinion when topics like these are involved there is a need to be extensive.
Something that pained me while reading, was the unnaturally fast paced progression of any sort of social progress in status, relationships and customs. Many issues whether minor or major were seemingly automatically resolved as you progress throughout the story, most times than not on the same page that the issue even arose on.
I will say on a positive note, Juilet Rose does their research it is very evident towards the beginning of some of the chapters. Though the transition is a bit choppy leaving the story and going into information shared like, a monologue of the scientific reasonings and different external and internal factors of those events happening, or how the Search and Rescue Teams are structured involving interns, permanent staff and EMT patient transmissions from SAR triages.
In my opinion when big moments happen, it reads like one of those computerized job modules given to new hires over bad or good situations played out by randomly named people.
Within the description it talks about a unexpected tragedy taking place that causes both Micah and Zoey to drift from one another. One, I was automatically able to predict the reason and the build up to that realization held no fruit to them, in my opinion there isn't much of a build to this obviously climatic part of the book.
I will say give it a shot especially if you just want to read but, this is not a "food for thought" type of book. I was hoping it could or would be especially with a character posed as representation of a ASL deaf person in an occupation where they maybe viewed as a minority within that sector. In my wholehearted opinion when topics like these are involved there is a need to be extensive.
April 26, 2023
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Five stars!
"Juliet Rose has crafted an accomplished work of interpersonal drama with a deep emotional core that is sure to have readers crying buckets at certain points when the tension is at its highest. Loss is never easy, and this author doesn’t shy away from the reality and unpredictability of pain and how irrational and wild it can make us when we can’t make sense of the world around us anymore. I loved the attention to detail in the dialogue and character narrative elements, as this allowed us a very close and personal examination of Zoey and Micah, their differences, and the way that they can complement and support one another as they grow closer. The work also represents the deaf community in a sensitive, realistic, and inclusive way, which was deeply refreshing to read."
Five stars!
"Juliet Rose has crafted an accomplished work of interpersonal drama with a deep emotional core that is sure to have readers crying buckets at certain points when the tension is at its highest. Loss is never easy, and this author doesn’t shy away from the reality and unpredictability of pain and how irrational and wild it can make us when we can’t make sense of the world around us anymore. I loved the attention to detail in the dialogue and character narrative elements, as this allowed us a very close and personal examination of Zoey and Micah, their differences, and the way that they can complement and support one another as they grow closer. The work also represents the deaf community in a sensitive, realistic, and inclusive way, which was deeply refreshing to read."
March 25, 2024
I really enjoyed the book. The storyline about dogs and mountains captured my interest and I couldn’t put it down. I finished the book within a day. The author was able to move my emotions on a couple of occasions which is why it got four stars. There were a couple of places where the storyline was completely predictable which is why I didn’t give it five stars. However, I have already recommended it to the Book Club I am in and two people have shown interest. First time reading any of Juliet’s books, I might add.
January 2, 2025
My first read of 2025! - This book was so informative and emotional. I learned so much more about avalanches and Search & Rescue dogs, than I ever knew before. Also, super cool that ASL plays a large part in this story and that the symbols are used at the beginning of each chapter! - There was so much tragedy in this story, but it does end with a HEA. There is a little spice in this story, but it’s not detailed. TW’s: death; injuries; death of an animal; fighting.
May 29, 2023
The author does a fantastic job bringing her characters to life as they battle their demons and their own trigger points. I loved all the characters even with their flaws. Juliet Rose is not afraid to tackle hard topics and writes with an inclusivity I admire. This is the second book I have read by this author, and look forward to more!
February 14, 2023
Another tear-jerking and inspiring story. Despite my feelings of anguish I appreciate the world building and diverse representation that is present in this book.
May 1, 2023
Thank You Juliet Rose 🌹
Once again this writer as hit it out of the park. Her style of writing opens the reader's eyes to the world around them. One of the main character's is a deaf dog handler. His dogs are well trained rescue dogs that understand hand signals. The dog handler and the medic form a unbreakable bond.
It's a very strong story that keeps the reader wanting to know more about the endearing characters. The reader feels a roller coaster of emotions as the different tradegies unfold through out the book. Yes there are Trigger Points.
American Sign Language
Award Winning Novella
Montana Mountains/ Avalanche
LGBTQIA+
Once again this writer as hit it out of the park. Her style of writing opens the reader's eyes to the world around them. One of the main character's is a deaf dog handler. His dogs are well trained rescue dogs that understand hand signals. The dog handler and the medic form a unbreakable bond.
It's a very strong story that keeps the reader wanting to know more about the endearing characters. The reader feels a roller coaster of emotions as the different tradegies unfold through out the book. Yes there are Trigger Points.
American Sign Language
Award Winning Novella
Montana Mountains/ Avalanche
LGBTQIA+
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July 30, 2023
I loved this book and the relationship between the main characters.
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