Signals in the Static

By: Packard, J. R.

Jack has spent most of his life believing the darkness would always win. Living with bipolar disorder has taught him to expect the worst-from the world, from himself, and from tomorrow.

Ava understands that darkness better than anyone. Behind her bright smile is a battle she's learned to hide, carrying the same diagnosis while desperately trying to convince everyone-including herself-that she's okay.

When the two meet during their final years of high school, an unexpected friendship slowly grows into something neither of them planned. Together they navigate manic highs, crushing lows, broken expectations, and the fear that love might not be enough to heal what hurts inside.

But as Jack begins to see the world through Ava's eyes, he discovers that hope isn't about pretending the darkness doesn't exist. It's about finding someone willing to stand beside you until the light returns.

A heartfelt coming-of-age romance about mental illness, resilience, first love, and discovering that even the hardest battles don't have to be fought alone.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HCZSBMYC
• ISBN13: 9798190806588
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"