Reflections on Asystole

Garrett Hamilton shared his thoughts on Asystole and said,

“What stands out most in Asystole is its atmosphere. There’s something cold and echoing about the world Kilbride moves through, almost like the hospital is mirroring his internal emptiness. The scenes with Nurse Collier are some of my favorites, she represents empathy and professionalism, and her clear disdain for Kilbride makes their interactions crackle. The CT-scan sequence is haunting, and the aftermath (especially the departments’ reactions) pulls you deeper into the ethical questions the book keeps raising. Very well written.”

I’m glad Garrett connected with the mood I wanted to create. It was important for me to build a world that reflects the complexity and isolation Kilbride experiences. Nurse Collier’s role was meant to bring a human counterpoint to that coldness, and I’m pleased that their interactions stood out. The CT-scan scene was a key moment I hoped would stay with readers, raising difficult questions without easy answers. Hearing this kind of feedback encourages me to keep exploring stories that dig beneath the surface.

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