Explore Bravely. Reflect Meaningfully. Live Fully.
Recognized as one of the Top 100 nonfiction books of 2025 by the Non-Obvious Book Awards.
“A Must-Read... reshapes your perspective on history, healing, and humanity."
-KC Finn
USA Today Best-Selling Author
“Rare and Unforgettable”
-Kathryn Dare
San Francisco Book Review
Foreword by
Dr. Philip Stone, Director of the Institute for Dark Tourism Research at the University of Lancashire, UK
"A powerful and often gripping guided tour through some of humanity's dark places."
— Kirkus Reviews
"Remarkable writing... readers feel as though they're truly there."
-Carmen Tenorio
Readers' Favorite
"Discoveries from historical moments, philosophical inquiries, and much more set this book apart from other travel memoirs."
-Ruffina Oserio
Readers' Favorite
"Scott blends personal narratives and historical insights... creating a narrative that is both engaging and introspective."
-Reedsy Discovery
About
This isn’t just a book about dark places. It’s a journey into the heart of human suffering—where readers come face to face with history’s most painful truths and discover something unexpected: themselves.
Through reflections at sites like Auschwitz and Ground Zero, Beyond the Darkness shows how confronting the past can spark resilience, courage, deeper love, and a renewed sense of purpose. It’s about honoring the fallen—and rising stronger because of it.
Awards
Longlisted for the Non-Obvious Books Awards (2025).
Finalist in the Readers' Favorite International Book Awards in Travel (2025).
Chad Scott, PhD, is a licensed psychotherapist with over 25 years in mental health, a former university instructor in psychology and criminal justice, and the author of three books—including a multi-category #1 Amazon best-seller. Blending memoir, psychology, and transformative travel, his work has drawn comparisons to Viktor Frankl, Cheryl Strayed, and Anthony Bourdain.
Published in partnership with Whitefox Publishing, London