In the Joining of Souls
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Shattered trust. Buried secrets. Lives on the brink.
In a small town where everyone knows everyone's business, Jordie and Hannah share an unbreakable bond, forged in childhood innocence, strengthened by shared struggles, and ultimately defined by a tragedy that rips their world apart.
As grief consumes him, Jordie remains unwaveringly at Hannah’s side, while Agent Celina Altube embarks on a desperate search for answers, uncovering a web of lies that shatter their understanding of the past and force Jordie to question his trust in people and the beliefs he once clung to.
With guilt, betrayal, and long-buried secrets rising to the surface, Jordie must confront a devastating truth: Can he ever truly move forward, or has the past already shaped his future beyond repair?
Set against a backdrop of joyful and painful memories as Jordie, now nearly sixty, returns to Dauntree Hamlet, this gripping novel is a heart-warming story of life, love, dedication, and redemption, with an ironic twist, perfect for fans of emotional suspense and small-town mysteries.
Praise for this book
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ + Reviewers Choice Award!
Soulmates.
That’s the word to describe the bond between 11-year-old Jordie Reat and 9-year-old Hannah Miller. From the moment Jordie defends her and takes a beating from a group of bullies, something special takes shape.
Author Jordan Gray delivers an epic story with In the Joining of Souls. Brimming with angst, this heartbreaking story will haunt readers long after the last page is finished.
The story unfolds from Jordie’s perspective as he reflects on his childhood, recalling the early days with his new friend. The author crafts a compelling narrative about two lives steeped in poverty.
When tragedy rocks their fragile sense of happiness, the gap between rich and poor shines through. A community’s deep secrets will come to light, delivering a number of surprise twists.
Although it’s clear from the beginning that this story will require tissues, getting to know Jordie and Hannah is worth every single tear. The author’s writing style will get your attention and then tug on your heart—especially the ending.
In the Joining of Souls recalls the special bond between two lonely, impoverished children in an unforgettable, emotionally charged story.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book and now that I’ve finished it, I’m not sure how to describe it. You’ve got mystery, coming-of-age, and even a bit of paranormal thrown in to the story of two kids Jordie and Hannah, who are “soulmates.” That’s their term, not mine, but I agree, they are. They live in a small town and struggle with the difficulties of fitting in that many kids experience. Then disaster strikes. What that means and how it shakes out, I won’t say. What I will say is that once I got drawn into their story I couldn’t stop reading, having no idea where the story that turns out to be a fairly long one, was going to go, and never being quite sure, but definitely caring what the answer was.