An Evocative Novel on illusion, truth, and the courage to begin again
When Caleb’s life quietly implodes beneath the surface of success, he retreats to an isolated seaside cottage, seeking stillness and the one constant that’s never left his side—Emma. She’s his anchor. His mirror. His reason to begin again.
As Caleb reconnects with his art and confronts the silence he’s avoided for years, he begins to unravel not only the weight of his past but the truth hidden inside it. When unexpected encounters and buried memories begin to stir questions he’s not ready to answer, Caleb finds himself caught between the life he remembers… and the one waiting to be reclaimed.
Elegant, intimate, and emotionally charged, After Emma invites readers into a deeply psychological exploration of loss, transformation, and the invisible stories we live by.
Perfect for fans of literary suspense, character-driven fiction, and readers who crave beautiful writing with emotional depth, After Emma is not a story of endings—
—it’s a story of what comes after.
Table of contents
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The 4 PARTS
1
The Collapse
2
The Descent
3
The Fracture
4
The Reclamation
About the author
SERGIO CANOA
is an author, life coach, and creative entrepreneur whose work weaves together emotional depth, cultural nuance, and personal transformation. Born in Germany and fluent in five languages—including German, Portuguese, Spanish, English, and French—he has lived across multiple countries including: Germany, Portugal, the UK, Spain, Brazil, and the United States.
With a background in executive leadership and certifications in coaching, entrepreneurship, and creative direction, Sergio brings a rare blend of structure and soul to everything he creates. His storytelling is shaped by a global perspective and a passion for the human psyche—evident in his debut novel After Emma, a psychological exploration of identity, loss, and self-reclamation.
Whether through words or coaching, Sergio helps others reconnect with the stories that shaped them—and the ones they’re meant to rewrite.
What readers said
★★★★★
“Atmospheric, haunting, and impossible to put down. I’m still thinking about it days later.”
★★★★★
“A beautifully written deep dive into the quiet unraveling of a man’s mind. Subtle, elegant, and gripping.”
★★★★★
“Every page felt like a whisper of something just out of reach. I couldn’t look away.”
Thank you for your response. ✨
After Emma 