The Counting-Downers

The stunningly poignant and life-affirming debut novel by A.J. ComptonImagine if we could see how long everyone around us had left to live. But we weren’t allowed to know our own numbers… Trying to make sense of life after the death of her beloved father, free spirit Matilda Evans meets Tristan Isaacs and discovers a marrow-deep connection with him. No stranger to grief himself, lonely artist Tristan is in awe of Matilda’s fun and philosophical approach to life. With every second spent in her presence, he finds his views on life and loss changing, and begins to embrace the beauty of being alive. As their friendship turns into something deeper, lessons are learned, memories are made, and legacies are created. But with both of them knowing how long their soulmate has left in this lifetime, important questions have to be asked and tough decisions have to be made before time runs out. The Counting-Downers is an inspiring story about life, loss, love, and making the most of every moment. What people are saying about The Counting-Downers: "This was such a unique storyline...The words jumped off the page and touched me to my core. It made me think, it made me feel, it made me laugh, it made me cry, and it made feel blessed for those I have in my life." - TalkBooks "This book had me in tears from the very beginning. It touched me in so many ways. It's so beautiful. This is a book I will forever carry in my heart." - Book Obsessed Girl "I have nothing bad to say about this book. Honestly, every word was strategically placed, every thought was beautiful, every action was written with such precision and passion; this debut novel spoke to me and will stick with me for a LONG time." - Michelle T Bibliophile "A.J. Compton is a stunning, beautiful writer...her writing is poetic, her words flow off each page and wrap around your heart and soul...each paragraph had you thinking." - Crazy Book Lovers "If this novel doesn't inspire you to live life freely, then you must have read it wrong." - Library Cutie "It was honestly the best book I've ever read!" - Bookish Emily**