Architect : The Goodpasture Chronicles (Book 3) - Hardcover

R.J. Halbert

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1963366190 ISBN 13: 9781963366198

Publisher: Novus Press Works, 2026

Synopsis

SOME BLUEPRINTS TAKE A LIFETIME. WHILE OTHERS TAKE GENERATIONS.

In the final installment of the Goodpasture Chronicles, R.J. Halbert's Architect explores legacy, consequence, and the courage required to confront the designs that shape us. Enthusiasts of award winning Caretaker and Servant will discover even more emotional depth. spiritual tension. and a sweeping historical scope delivering a powerful and deeply personal finale.

The morning after Zach's astonishing return, the Keane family grapples with how to process the supernatural events of the previous days. Time feels fractured. Memories don't align. The house that once concealed its secrets now seems to pulse with a restless purpose. Still wary of the forces that have already torn her family apart, Ariel must find an inner strength to confront truths long hidden in the fog. Beyond their world, Akolo's ancient story moves toward its own turning point-one shaped by devotion, loss, and a power that has never truly been laid to rest. As past and present begin to converge, the Keanes realize their lives are not simply being influenced by history ... they are entangled within it. And Marshall-the quiet figure, always standing at the edge of their understandings-may hold the key to a design far older, and far more personal, than any of them ever imagined.

As truths rise and long-buried consequences demand resolution, the Keanes must play their part in a design stretched across history.

About this title

About the Author

R.J. Halbert is a twenty-two-time award-winning, and best-selling husband and wife team who have collaborated as authors of The Goodpasture Chronicles, a supernatural fantasy trilogy that blends mystery, suspense, endurance, and triumph into an epic adventure. Book one in the series, CARETAKER, received the 2025 Bill Fisher Silver Award, and book two, SERVANT, received the coveted Blue Star from Kirkus Reviews.
Jason Halbert, one-half of R.J. Halbert, is an Emmy and Grammy Award winning producer and songwriter. His songs have reached millions of listeners worldwide through multiple #1 and Platinum selling albums. In addition to his 23+ year career as Music Director and Producer for Kelly Clarkson, he has left his creative mark on numerous works in film and television, and as well as a copious amount of recording artists over the years. When not creating music, he loves bee-keeping, Sci-Fi, and is known to be quite a storyteller.
After homeschooling their two children around the world on a tour bus, Rhonda Halbert, the second half of R.J. Halbert, has spent the past 15 years as a successful music and television manager, guiding her clients' relationships with labels, networks, and producers. She is also a published photographer, music supervisor, passionate cook, garden enthusiast, and spiritual practitioner.
Together, Jason and Rhonda have woven their 33+ years of life together into a riveting story, based somewhat on truth and experience, but even more so, brimming with imagination.

From the Back Cover

A storm is coming. Timelines collide. Could a sacrifice finally break the curse?
In the final installment of the Goodpasture Chronicles, R.J. Halbert's Architect explores legacy, consequence, and the courage required to confront the designs that shape us. Enthusiasts of award winning Caretaker and Servant will discover even more emotional depth, spiritual tension, and a sweeping historical scope delivering a powerful and deeply personal finale.
The morning after Zach's astonishing return, the Keane family grapples with how to process the supernatural events of the previous days. Time feels fractured. Memories don't align. The house that once concealed its secrets now seems to pulse with a restless purpose. Still wary of the forces that have already torn her family apart, Ariel must find an inner strength to confront truths long hidden in the fog. Beyond their world, Akolo's ancient story moves toward its own turning point—one shaped by devotion, loss, and a power that has never truly been laid to rest. As past and present begin to converge, the Keanes realize their lives are not simply being influenced by history... they are entangled within it. And Marshall—the quiet figure, always standing at the edge of their understandings—may hold the key to a design far older, and far more personal, than any of them ever imagined.
As truths rise and long-buried consequences demand resolution, the Keanes must play their part in a design stretched across history.
Some blueprints take a lifetime, while others take generations.
"R.J. Halbert create a richly textured portrait of an ancient society and a family disintegrating under pressure ...The result is a page turner with real literary depth." —Kirkus Reviews
"Halbert balances the fragmented realism of grief with enough supernatural menace to keep readers hooked." — BookLife Reviews
"A supernatural fantasy novel that blends family drama, ancient mystery, and time-crossed storytelling" — Literary Titan

From the Inside Flap

In the breathtaking conclusion to The Goodpasture Chronicles, the past and present finally converge in ways the Keane family will never escape.
Architect brings the sweeping story of hidden history, sacred power, and generational consequence to its stunning climax. Across centuries, an unseen force has been quietly shaping lives, guiding choices, and preserving a design far greater than any one person can comprehend. Now, the moment of reckoning has arrived.
As ancient truths rise to the surface and long-buried connections are revealed, the fragile boundary between what was and what is begins to collapse. The lives of the Keanes and Marshall are bound to this unfolding story, drawn together with undeniable force, each step pulling them closer to an outcome set in motion long ago. What once seemed mysterious now demands resolution. What was hidden must be faced. And what has been carried across generations must finally be answered.
This is the final installment of The Goodpasture Chronicles—a profound and unforgettable conclusion to an epic story generations in the making.

Edition details

• Publisher: Novus Press Works
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1963366190
• ISBN 13: 9781963366198
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256