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Damaged Goods

When Brendan O'Shays estranged sister dies unexpectedly, he inherits something

unimaginable-custody of her frozen eggs. The discovery forces him, his wite Laura, and their teenage son Shannon to confront grief, loyalty, and the haunting question of what it means to bring a part of Cassie back to life. Set in New England during the 2008 financial crisis, Damaged Goods is a work of literary family fiction that explores the fault lines between ambition and compassion. As Brendan's success on Wall Street collides with the unraveling of his home life, his search for nurturing parents for the frozen eggs becomes a journey through love, forgiveness, and the fragile boundary between redemption and self- destruction. With the emotional depth of Ann Patchett, the realism of Richard Russo, and the moral tension of Ian McEwan, Damaged Goods is a family drama that lingers long after the last page.

Paul Scheufele is the author of Damaged Goods, a compelling debut novel that blends literary storytelling with the emotional depth of upmarket fiction. Before pursuing fiction full-time, he worked in finance, ultimately becoming a Managing Director at a global investment bank. He and his wife Susan split their time between Boston and Truro.