Now available for Preorder
Releases September 23, 2025
“A must-read for fans of historical fiction and anyone who values the deep connections that shape our lives.”
—Suzanne Woods Fisher, best-selling author of Capture the Moment
In 1948, Zion National Park ranger Henry Eriksson and his wife, Alma, are less than one year removed from their infant son’s sudden death in a flash flood, and the weight of the loss hasn’t diminished with time. When Henry discovers an abandoned baby in a hatbox on his morning rounds, he’s unsure how to react, but Alma is delighted, and she reignites with purpose at what seems to be a miracle from God.
Nearly eighty years later, Talia Eriksson leaves her job at an athleisure company in Palo Alto, California, in disgrace and returns to Zion National Park to reconnect with her grandfather and review her life goals. But when an at-home DNA test exposes family secrets, Talia and her newfound friend, law enforcement ranger Blake Mitchell, work together to search for answers.
Talia navigates the rocky path into her past with Blake by her side, but what she discovers may alter everything she knew to be true about herself. With the uncertain future looming, Talia must learn that family is deeper than genetics and that trusting God can mean being still and clinging to the Rock.
Amazon Barnes & Noble Baker Book House BookShop“Karen Barnett expertly weaves a tale that is gentle and tender yet as powerful as floodwaters in reaching into the heart of love and family.”
—Amanda Cox, award-winning and best-selling author of Between the Sound and Sea
Special Preorder Bonus!
Here is a fun bonus you can request after preordering.
- A Zion National Park postcard, perfect for sending to a friend or adding to your collection.
- A Zion National Park vinyl sticker.
- Two vinyl stickers inspired by Psalm 23:2 and Psalm 46:10.
Once you preorder Through Water and Stone–either online or through your favorite brick & mortar store–fill out the form and claim your goodies. They’ll be mailed during launch week. This offer is available until Sept 22, 2025 (or while supplies last) and is restricted to residents with mailing addresses in the United States of America. Receipts from all retailers and for all formats are accepted.
Claim your Goodies!