ANDREW CLEARThe novel ↗
Andrew Clear’s debut novel

Some pasts
don’t stay buried.

A haunting story of guilt, consequence, and the cost of running from the past.

ComingOctober 21, 2026
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A NOVELALWAYS
SAY
GOODBYEANDREW CLEAR
A NOVEL OF CONSEQUENCE
The story ↓
The story

Six years ago, Tyler Johnson left Montana without saying goodbye.

He never intended to return. But when his wife brings them back, the past he buried refuses to stay hidden.

As the truth begins to unravel, so does everything he tried to protect. And some truths demand a price.

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You can run from the past.
You can’t escape the cost.
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July 2026

A release date is set

Always Say Goodbye arrives October 21, 2026. Preorder links will be added as retailer pages become available.

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About the author

Stories from the
darker side of human nature.

Andrew Clear is a software engineer who specializes in simulation and game development. When not coding, he explores the darker truths of human nature.

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