Calls We Don’t Forget: The Inspired Stories from the Thin Line Between Life and Silence

Some calls fade. Others stay with you forever.

Calls We Don’t Forget is a powerful collection of fictionalized stories inspired by the real experiences of police officers and 911 dispatchers. Each chapter offers a raw, stand-alone glimpse into the haunting world of emergency response—from welfare checks that end in heartbreak to roadside rescues, unresolved 911 calls, mental health crises, and the quiet moments of humanity that never make the headlines.

Told with grit, grace, and unflinching honesty, these stories reveal the invisible weight first responders carry—and the strange, fragile beauty that sometimes rises from the darkest shifts.

Whether you’re on the job, know someone who is, or simply want a deeper understanding of the line between life and silence, Calls We Don’t Forget is a book that will stay with you long after the last page.

For fans of true crime, first responder memoirs, and emotional fiction rooted in truth.