BUD: Homicide Turns a Blue Star Gold is the second installment in The Next Day Came trilogy. This new book shares the story of Dr. Wagner’s son Bud, who lost his life in the line of duty during Operation Iraqi Freedom, two years after the death of her son, Jeffrey. Dr. Wagner bravely shares her story of sudden loss, grief and survival, in order to help readers recover from grief caused by sudden tragedy and find a new life purpose.

BUD: Homicide Turns a Blue Star Gold reveals Bud’s legacy through his values, adventures, friendships, and love during his short life. Dr. Wagner allows herself to be vulnerable and opens herself up to the readers, removing the social stigma from the process of grief. With her powerful story of overcoming sudden tragedy and finding a new life purpose after the loss of her two sons, Dr. Wagner instills in readers the hope to rise above adversity and fight for a better tomorrow. In addition to talking about her personal experience of grief and loss, Dr. Wagner also pays tribute to her late son. She shares moving tales of his love for his family and country, while also providing insight on how the love she has for her sons ultimately helped her heal and find a new path in life. Full of hope and emotional support, The Next Day Came trilogy is an important read for anyone struggling with the sudden loss of a loved one.

Dr. KD Wagner is a #1 best-selling author and a nationally and internationally notable public speaker. She is proactive about helping people overcome life-altering incidents such as loss of a child, sudden tragedy, addiction and grief. As a writer, speaker and volunteer, she is also proactive about bringing awareness to issues such as gun violence, struggles of veterans and their families, coping with learning disabilities and more. Dr. Wagner also devotes her time to the American Gold Star Mothers Inc. by serving as the President of their Florida Gulf Coast Chapter.

The Next Day Trilogy is a complete documentation of Dr. Wagner’s journey of dealing with loss, as she lost her son Jeffrey to murder, and then also lost her 24-year-old son while he served in the U.S. Navy.