Waiheke Island, New Zealand - Author Monika Killeen’s deeply moving debut novel, An Inflammable Act of Kindness, is set between London and Eastern Europe but it also takes the reader to the multidimensional universe inside Meli’s head. There a woman’s life oscillates between past and present through the piercing lens of love and loss, unfolding itself in a zig-zag of time. A delightfully compact journey told with a dark wit and great insight.
From the first pages, the reader is invited to jump right in to the mind of a modern, untamed female, then add in their own pain, love, joy and some quiet observation. This is a story about one woman’s struggle to come to terms with all the complexities of human interaction, told with steely perception. Through the eyes of the protagonist, readers experience the intricate dance between mothers and daughters, the silent echoes of childhood pain, and the universal struggle to find belonging. Killeen’s prose moves seamlessly through time, weaving moments of heartbreak and redemption with psychological depth and emotional authenticity.
Early praise for the book highlights its courage and humanity: “a brave and beautiful story”, “a moving and honest portrait of womanhood”, “ vivid, funny, quiet, incisive, brave, authentic.”
Rachel Woodcock from Bath, UK, writes, “I couldn’t put this book down. Written with such insight, knowledge, love, compassion, and bravery—it explores the complexity underlying female family relationships with an honesty that leaves you grateful for the love of women in all their fragility and messiness.”
With empathy and intelligence, Monika Killeen looks at the cycles that shape our lives — and examines what it takes to break them. An Inflammable Act of Kindness is not just an autobiographical novel; it is a tribute to the transformative power of women’s relationship and their resilience.
About the Author:
Monika Killeen is a writer and psychotherapist whose work delves into trauma, identity, and emotional recovery. Drawing from her roots in Central Europe and experiences across borders, she brings both cultural depth and psychological insight to her storytelling.
Book Name: An Inflammable Act of Kindness
Author Name: Monika Killeen
ISBN Number: 1991083149
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