Novels

Paige Abernathy is the picture of high school perfection: beautiful, popular, and deeply in love with Lucas, the most sought-after boy at Alverna High. But when her mother forbids their relationship, her seemingly perfect life unravels.

A website she creates inadvertently sparks a wave of teenage suicides, turning her into the target of public outrage and blame. Fleeing to a homeless shelter to escape the fury of an angry mob, Paige is left broken and penniless, cooking meals for those in need as a way to atone.

Just as she begins to rebuild her life, a generous businessman offers her a job, but the bounty placed on her head leads to a tragic shooting, plunging her further into guilt and despair. Determined to make amends, she sets off on an eight-hundred-mile journey across Texas, wrestling with her past and searching for redemption.

A powerful and thought-provoking novel, The Samaritan’s Patient delves into the impact of social media, the weight of guilt, and the difficult path to forgiveness. With elements of psychological fiction, crime, and Christian reflection, Paige’s story is a must-read.