Steven Rousell

Real Stories.
Real People.The Truth Behind the Walls.

From faith and redemption to the daily realities of life behind prison walls—stories of honor, sacrifice, family, consequences, and the ones who stay.

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The Books

Four books. Four journeys. One mission—to tell the stories that need to be heard.

From the Tower to the Cross

From the Tower to the Cross

A Correction Officer's Journey of Faith

A raw and heartfelt story of consequences, redemption, faith, and healing found in the darkest places.

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The Other Side of the Badge

The Other Side of the Badge

A Correction Officer's Final Six Months

Six months. One last chapter. A veteran officer reflects on a career of service, sacrifice, and brotherhood.

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Beyond the Last Gate

Beyond the Last Gate

Life, Lessons, and Hope Beyond Prison Walls

A new generation, a new badge, and a journey through danger, legacy, relationships, and faith.

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The Ones Who Stay

The Ones Who Stay

A Correction Officer's Family Story

The story of the people who keep showing up every day—and the family members who wait for them to come home.

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Steven Rousell

About the Author

Steven Rousell is a corrections officer, husband, father, and outdoorsman who writes from real-life experience and from the people and lessons that have shaped him.

His books explore what happens behind the walls, what follows officers home, what families carry beside them, and how faith, accountability, brotherhood, and second chances can change a life.

When he is not writing or working, Steven can usually be found with family or outdoors hunting, fishing, and spending time in New York's North Country.

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