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Shane Brad Wise’s book, “After the Crash,” was among the books featured in the December 2025 issue of The New York Times Book Review (NYTBR) magazine.
Shane Brad Wise is an author, speaker, and man of deep faith whose life experiences shape every page of his writing. Raised in a Christian home by his mother and sister, Shane knew both the warmth of family love and the ache of growing up without a father. His personal walk with God has been marked by both seasons of closeness and times of wandering, ultimately leading to a renewed and strengthened relationship with Christ.
Professionally, he has worked for nearly three decades as a project manager in the dimensional stone industry, but his true calling lies in walking alongside others through their most difficult seasons. A devoted father of three, Shane resides in Dallas, Texas, and blends fiction, humor, drama, and faith to inspire and guide readers toward the hope found in Jesus Christ.
“After the Crash” tells the moving story of Jeremiah and Elise, a married couple whose lives are shattered by a sudden tragedy. The event rocks their faith to its core, leaving them grappling with grief, confusion, and the unsettling silence from heaven. Wise paints a vivid portrait of their emotional and spiritual turmoil—showing the ways pain can strain a relationship with God, with one another, and even with oneself. As the couple stumbles through their valley season, they begin to question everything they believed about God’s love and faithfulness, yet are ultimately drawn toward a deeper search for meaning, purpose, and healing.
Through Jeremiah and Elise’s journey, Wise captures the universal struggle of believers who wrestle with God in the face of suffering. Rather than offering tidy answers, the novel invites readers into an honest exploration of faith when life feels unbearable.
The symbolic “day” markers throughout the story emphasize the slow and often grueling process of spiritual recovery—reminding readers that healing and renewed faith come through persistence and trust, not overnight miracles. Wise’s raw and heartfelt storytelling reflects the reality that God’s redemptive work often unfolds in the quiet, unseen moments over time.
In the end, “After the Crash” is more than a work of fiction—it is a lifeline for those navigating seasons of pain, doubt, and loss. It speaks to anyone who has ever felt abandoned by God, offering the gentle reminder that He is “always right, always good, and always for us.” With compassion and authenticity, Shane Brad Wise delivers a story that reassures readers of God’s sustaining love, encouraging them to bring their wounds before Him and trust that He can transform even the deepest hurt into renewed hope and unshakable faith.