Beyond the Crown

What happens when the life you built... shatters in an instant?

For Kristi Bayless, the answer came through unimaginable loss-the death of her son, Zackery, to fentanyl poisoning. But this is not just a story about grief.

It's a story about what comes after.

In Beyond the Crown, Kristi takes readers behind the image of strength and success-beyond the stage, beyond the titles, beyond the life that looked perfect from the outside-and into the raw, unfiltered reality of what it means to lose a child... and still find a way to keep going.

This deeply personal memoir takes you through:

• The love, life, and legacy of Zackery-beyond addiction
• The moment that changed everything
• The silent struggles behind a "perfect" life
• The heartbreak of loss no parent should endure
• The journey of learning to live again after grief
• How pain can transform into purpose

Through honest storytelling and emotional depth, Kristi shares what it truly means to:

• Survive the unimaginable
• Rebuild when everything is gone
• Carry grief and purpose at the same time

This book is for:

• Mothers navigating loss
• Anyone grieving someone they love
• Women rebuilding their lives after hardship
• Readers searching for hope in the darkest moments

More than a memoir...

Beyond the Crown is a reminder that even after everything falls apart-

you can still rise.