A moving literary debut, An Inflammable Act of Kindness invites readers into a life shaped by unquenching curiosity and some dark memories. Examining the complex bonds between women, it is told with emotional precision and understated wit. The part-autobiography, part-novel captures the way past experiences echo in the present — and how women pass down from generation to generation, like family heirlooms, their pain and fears, their shame, hopes and dreams.

Written by Monika Killeen, the story follows Meli, a woman negotiating adulthood while carrying the weight of a turbulent childhood. The narrative travels across borders and timelines, unfolding scenes of early instability, the charged environment of boarding school, and the evolving realities of love, partnership and motherhood. Each shift in time feels purposeful, reflecting how personal history informs daily choices in subtle and profound ways.

Not dramatizing trauma, An Inflammable Act of Kindness approaches difficult themes with compassion and clinical clarity. It explores mis-mothering, female solidarity and the quiet endurance required to break emotional cycles. The prose is reflective and human, allowing space for uncertainty. As in her later works, readers are not pushed toward resolution, but are guided toward understanding.

Early responses have praised the novel’s honesty and emotional intelligence, calling it brave, affirming and deeply relatable. Many readers have noted how the story mirrors life — untidy, nonlinear and rich with meaning — making it resonate long after the final page.

With insight drawn from both lived experience and professional depth, Monika Killeen delivers a story that feels personal without ever being insular. An Inflammable Act of Kindness stands as a thoughtful exploration of healing and identity, reminding readers that transformation requires understanding and compassion, often found in the most unlikely of places.

About the Author:

Monika Killeen is a writer and psychotherapist whose work explores themes of trauma, healing, cultural identity, and the female experience. With roots in Central Europe and a life spanning several countries, Killeen brings a unique perspective to her writing.

Book Name: An Inflammable Act of Kindness

Author Name: Monika Killeen

ISBN Number: 1991083149

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