Explore. Reflect. Transform.

EDITORIAL REVIEWS

"Beyond the Darkness is a powerful and personal journey—and a highly recommended must-read for fans of meaningful travel writing and reflective memoirs. With a rare and courageous blend of scholarship and insight, Dr. Chad Scott never loses sight of the human cost at the heart of these iconic places. Nothing feels sensationalized or unnecessarily morbid, making this a book that stays with you and reshapes your perspective on history, healing, and humanity."

—K.C Finn, ★★★★★ Readers’ Favorite (Best-Selling USA Today Author)

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"A powerful journey through history’s shadows, Beyond the Darkness explores how places marked by tragedy can reveal unexpected paths to healing. With raw honesty and deep empathy, Dr. Chad Scott connects dark tourism to personal transformation, weaving together themes of grief, resilience, and meaning. This is a rare and unforgettable exploration of how honoring the past helps us understand ourselves. A moving tribute to the strength found in reflection."
—Kathryn Dare, San Francisco Book Review

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“Beyond the Darkness expertly documents Dr. Chad Scott’s journey toward self-discovery. His clear and crisp writing, discoveries from historical moments, philosophical inquiries, and much more set this book apart from other travel memoirs. With a kind of reverence, he writes about death, grief, and genocide in a way that challenges readers to confront their fears, honor the past, and reflect deeply on what it means to be human.”
—Ruffina Oserio, ★★★★★ Readers’ Favorite

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“Dr. Chad Scott takes readers on a mesmerizing journey through dark tourism, exploring places marked by tragedy and human suffering. The writing is stellar, with vivid imagery and emotional depth that bring each location and emotion to life. The book reflects on grief, the light within darkness, and the search for meaning in suffering. It is a critical reminder of the importance of understanding and cherishing our collective past. There is a lot of wisdom sprinkled in this book about humanity and how we can appreciate even the darkest moments in our story.”
— Divine Zape, ★★★★★ Readers’ Favorite

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"Dr. Chad Scott's stirring descriptions and captivating, perceptive stories make readers feel as though they’re truly there. He evokes the imagination with each location’s poignant atmosphere and surrounding environment. As a psychotherapist, his remarkable writing naturally weaves behavioral and mental concepts with themes of self-improvement, change, compassion, and history. Beyond the Darkness is more than a travel memoir; its heartwarming words offer fresh insights to inspire courage, self-assurance, and the healing of minds, bodies, and relationships. Highly recommended for history buffs and thoughtful travelers alike."

— Carmen Tenorio, ★★★★★ Readers’ Favorite