Karen Barnett, award-winning author of 10 novels and a former national park ranger, draws on her love of the outdoors in her stories. Her book, "Where Trees Touch the Sky," won the 2025 ACFW Carol Award for Historical Fiction. She lives with her family in Albany, Oregon.

In her new split-time novel, "Through Water and Stone," set in majestic Zion National Park, grieving ranger Henry Eriksson and his wife Alma find an abandoned baby in 1948 – offering hope after the tragic loss of their own son. Eighty years later, Talia Erickkson returns to Zion seeking a fresh start, only to uncover buried family secrets through a DNA test. With the help of Ranger Blake Mitchell, she learns that real family and true healing come from trusting the unchanging Rock.

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<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkarenbarnettbooks.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJeffrey.Wolf%40cumulus.com%7Cbbcca06b559c475ebd0a08de58d69e4c%7Ce5d6709fbecf4b058cee37f5a62617c4%7C0%7C0%7C639045876626073776%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C60000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=MiFMPX9cG0HFUz8PGy%2FUFEPmfrntNHnnfQfcOSrHFWo%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Karen Barnett</a>, award-winning author of 10 novels and a former national park ranger, draws on her love of the outdoors in her stories. Her book, "<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkarenbarnettbooks.com%2Fwhere-trees-touch-the-sky%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJeffrey.Wolf%40cumulus.com%7Cbbcca06b559c475ebd0a08de58d69e4c%7Ce5d6709fbecf4b058cee37f5a62617c4%7C0%7C0%7C639045876626102106%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C60000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=uqx2ZCqImcVW14CvtzhizgZ0UVqY8zaUjbHg%2FSLeNGk%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">Where Trees Touch the Sky</a>," won the 2025 ACFW Carol Award for Historical Fiction. She lives with her family in Albany, Oregon. In her new split-time novel, "<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkarenbarnettbooks.com%2Fthrough-water-and-stone-a-zion-national-park-novel%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJeffrey.Wolf%40cumulus.com%7Cbbcca06b559c475ebd0a08de58d69e4c%7Ce5d6709fbecf4b058cee37f5a62617c4%7C0%7C0%7C639045876626123122%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C60000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=LjtMJnGUkzdSN3i8t3%2B5FvmpTZGpXoejxVaUbky6sSI%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Through Water and Stone</a>," set in majestic Zion National Park, grieving ranger Henry Eriksson and his wife Alma find an abandoned baby in 1948 &ndash; offering hope after the tragic loss of their own son. Eighty years later, Talia Erickkson returns to Zion seeking a fresh start, only to uncover buried family secrets through a DNA test. With the help of Ranger Blake Mitchell, she learns that real family and true healing come from trusting the unchanging Rock.
#JANUARY #NationalParks #NationalParkService #Novel #KarenBarnett #AllAmericanBook #Faith #Freedom #Faith#Family #Hope #Refresh #Restore #Reawaken

Our remarkable host, Eden Gordon Hill, brings a wealth of expertise and passion to the show. As a communications professional and former Capitol Hill member and political appointee in the Trump Administration, Gordon Hill goes beyond the pages to provide listeners with insider opportunities and strategies to get involved and make a difference on the issues that matter most. Discover new authors, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and dive into the rich tapestry of our nation’s stories. Whether you’re a bookworm or a casual reader, this show is a haven for all who love books and the vibrant stories they hold.

Our remarkable host, Eden Gordon Hill, brings a wealth of expertise and passion to the show. As a communications professional and former Capitol Hill member and political appointee in the Trump Administration, Gordon Hill goes beyond the pages to provide listeners with insider opportunities and strategies to get involved and make a difference on the issues that matter most. Discover new authors, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and dive into the rich tapestry of our nation’s stories. Whether you’re a bookworm or a casual reader, this show is a haven for all who love books and the vibrant stories they hold.

The All-American Book Club with Eden Gordon Hill

Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, Karen Barnett: Through Water and Stone: A Zion National Park Novel

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