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ANNOUNCEMENTS:

RELEASED 5/6/26

WAIT, WHERE AM I IN THIS?

by Dr. Lee Long

RELEASED 11/18/25:

SERVANT

by R.J. Halbert

RELEASED 5/7/24:

CARETAKER

by R.J. Halbert

COMING 7/28/26

THE INVISIBLE BACKPACK

by Stage Wives

COMING 6/3/26

ARCHITECT

by R.J. Halbert

WAIT, Where Am I in This?

by Dr. Lee Long

“A nuanced, thoughtful exploration of how our knowledge of ourselves affects every aspect of our lives.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“Offers empathetic guidance on how to move from looking externally for solutions to acknowledging one’s own fears and giving oneself grace.”
— BookLife by Publisher’s Weekly
“A revelatory examination of internal and interpersonal conflicts…an insightful guide to help navigate, deepen, and strengthen relationships with other people, and with themselves.”
— Self Publishing Reviews

Servant

by R.J. Halbert
“An entertaining occult thriller that mixes captivating magic with bracing psychological realism.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“This compelling tale expertly weaves together complex themes such as the ouroboros, representing cyclical patterns and eternal return, alongside considerations of legacy and ancient religious traditions. It stands as an excellent fantasy for the young adult audience and also serves as engaging, light reading for adults. ”
— AuthorsReading.com
“The much-anticipated follow-up to the breakout best-seller Caretaker, R.J. Halbert’s Servant plunges deeper into the Goodpasture legacy—where dark secrets, chilling curses, and unbreakable hope collide. ”
— Goodreads

SERVANT: AWARDS & RECOGNITION

  • 2026 Bookfest First Place Award - Fiction-supernatural-paranormal & psychic phenomenon

  • 2026 American Legacy Book Awards Finalist - Mystery/Suspense Historical

  • 2026 Indies today Awards Finalist - Best Suspense

  • 2026 Independent press award -Paranormal Mystery/Thriller

  • 2026 Literary Titan Book Award - Fiction: Paranormal Mystery/Thriller

  • 2025 Literary Global Book Award Finalist - Fiction: Mystery & Suspense

  • 2025 Author Shout book Awards: Recommended Read

  • 2025 Global Book Awards silver medal - Metaphysical & Visionary

Caretaker

by R.J. Halbert
“An imaginative series debut with a spooky plot, chilling details, and a wholesome family.”
— Kirkus Reviews
“With a cast of diversely gifted characters, Caretaker is a supernatural tale about braking generational curses to forge new bonds of hope. A book with soul inspired by the real life journey of the authors.”
— BookLife by Publisher's Weekly
“A fast-paced, thought-provoking tale through a small town, an old property and a family on the brink of insanity. Well written, chock full of suspense, and keeping readers on a string.”
— BookTrib

CARETAKER: AWARDS & RECOGNITION

  • 2025 Silver Bill Fisher Award for Best First Book - Fiction

  • 2025 Gold American Legacy Award for - Thriller: Psychological

  • 2024 Literary Global Book Award Finalist - Fiction: Mystery & Suspense

  • 2024 Gold Readers’ Favorite Book Award Winner - Fiction: Supernatural

  • 2024 Literary Titans Book Award - Fiction: Paranormal Mystery/Thriller

  • 2024 Indies Today Award - Best: Paranormal

  • 2024 International Book Award - Fiction: Horror

  • 2024 Silver Next Best Read Fiction Writing Contest 

  • 2024 Finalist Literary Global Book Awards - Fiction: Mystery & Suspense

  • 2024 Next Best Read Finalist - Paranormal & Supernatural, Mystery, Suspense, Fiction, Historical, Thriller