The Carpenter's Son

A Novel

By: John Gray

Narrated by: Rachel McKendree

"If you've ever wished you could travel back in time to the days of Jesus and ask all of the most difficult questions, this is the novel for you. The Carpenter's Son brings Christ into our modern world and will fill the reader with love, hope and faith in, not just God, but a better world."—#1 New York Times bestselling author Richard Paul Evans

Perfect for fans of The Shack and The Case for Christ, this inspirational novel is a reminder that, even in the darkest times, we are never alone.

Award-winning journalist Brooklyn Sterling has built her career exposing frauds, corrupt politicians, and conmen in the pages of the Boston Globe. Hardened by personal tragedy and deeply skeptical of anything resembling faith, she's the last person to believe in miracles. So, when a series of so-called "divine acts" sweep through Boston—including lives inexplicably saved, a blind man suddenly seeing, and a child brought back to life—Brooklyn is determined to uncover the truth and expose the hoax.

But Brooklyn's latest investigation takes an unexpected turn when she encounters a mysterious stranger who seems to appear at every miraculous event. As she digs deeper, the lines between skepticism and belief blur, and her carefully constructed worldview begins to crumble.

When tragedy strikes close to home, Brooklyn is offered an opportunity no atheist could ever imagine: spend a day with Jesus Christ himself. In a journey filled with hard questions and unexpected answers, Brooklyn confronts the pain of her past, the world's deepest struggles, and the mystery of faith. From a family broken by loss to a carpenter's son who sees the heart of everyone he meets, Brooklyn is drawn into a story that will challenge everything she believes.

The Carpenter's Son is a moving and thought-provoking novel that invites listeners to walk alongside Jesus, laugh, cry, and see the world through his eyes. With unforgettable characters, profound insights, and a story of redemption and hope, this book will renew your faith in God, humanity, and the power of love.

©2025 John Gray (P)2025 Paraclete Press

Wonderful

This book was a lot of what I hoped and I wish it didn't have an end.

Just what we need right now

I wasn't sure I was going to like this at first. but as it went along, I found myself drawn into the characters and the story.
I love the characters, I love the storyline.
And wouldn't it be Ohhhh so nice if this really was going on, right now, all over the world?
I enjoyed this book the most because it showed us, and tells us, that God isn't just something that happened in the long ago past. God is present today, and every day, all around you. You just have to let him in.

This book is a gift that keeps on giving

A beautifully written story!....full of love peace and grace ...a mystery in the most glorious way.....It is soothing to your soul

loved it!!

I have gotten answers to some of my own questions from this book. Reminds me that one person's tragedy can actually be God answering someone else's prayer and that He is always near to those who mourn and those who rejoice.