The Ones We Wait For

A Novel

Bestselling author Michael V. Ivanov delivers a profound and unforgettable tale of loss, love, faith, and redemption. In this captivating novel, the lives of two strangers collide in a heavenly realm, where an unexpected reunion reshapes their journeys and reveals the power of grace and connection.

As a guide, Luke has helped countless new arrivals journey from the old train station in the valley to the city beyond, in a strange and wondrous land. Once a new arrival himself, he aids visitors in healing old wounds and confronting life’s greatest mysteries while awaiting a long-lost friend. When an elderly woman named Anna arrives, familiar yet unknown, Luke embarks on what will be his final journey as a guide, unaware of the profound connection about to unfold. The Ones We Wait For is a novel about loss, love, faith, and heaven.

Other Books by Michael:

• The Mount of Olives: 11 Declarations to an extraordinary life
• The Traveler's Secret: Ancient proverbs for better living
• The Servant With One Talent: Five Success Principles from the Greatest Parable Ever Told
• The Cabin at the End of the Train: A Story About Pursuing Dreams
• This Is Why I'm Here: A Practical Guide to Discovering Your Purpose and Nurturing Your Dreams

©2024 Michael V. Ivanov (P)2024 Michael V. Ivanov

The beauty and glory of Heaven.

It was a beautiful story of the power of prayer and the overwhelming miracle of grace!
The narration was a bit choppy.

The Promise

Remarkable account of what we have been told is promised. Everyone should read this and then strive to live with these ideas in mind, daily.

the ideas and scripts

i didn't like the idea of the train. I did like how getting to heaven seemed scary.

So uplifting and beautiful

God is good💕. Michael’s story telling of heaven and seeing our loved ones and meeting a Jesus is so beautiful and uplifting. I thank God for Michael’s gift and for the reminder of Gods eternal love.

A glimpse into heaven..

This book came to me at exactly the right time in my life. I lost my only son a little over one year ago. The similarities in the way my son left this world and the character in the book are too many to ignore. I felt like this book was put in my hands by the God of the universe. I feel so strongly that he is giving me a glimpse into heaven and what may be going on there for my son. My son,Sergio (Papi) was shot while struggling over a gun with a man who was robbing him. My son also believed in God, but did not come to church with me every Sunday. I know my son is in heaven and I often wonder what he is doing there. Could it be? Could he be waiting for me as well? I can’t wait to get there! My heart wants to jump out of my chest with longing and pain and grief and yearning. I was overcome by tears too many times to count while listening to this book. It is a book that I’m going to order in a hardcopy and read it over and over and treasure it all the years of my life. Thank you so much for writing it and sharing it with the world. I hope you truly know how much it has touched this grieving mother in Fort Worth, Texas.