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Title: The House We Return To Author: Wayne James Coleman Genre: Contemporary Inspirational Fiction / Spiritual Drama

There are moments when the world doesn't slow down to match the weight of a life-shattering phone call. For the Callahan family, that moment arrives with the sudden death of their matriarch, Ruth. As her children-Leah, Nathan, and Billy-return to their family farm in Saskatchewan, they are forced to confront the distance that has grown not just in miles, but in their hearts.

Leah has built a life of cold luxury in a city penthouse, far from the muddy boots and kitchen-table wisdom of her youth. Nathan has chased professional success across the globe, only to find himself alone on a crowded plane with a failing relationship and a heart full of regret. Billy, the youngest, has spent his years in the military trying to prove he is more than just "the kid," only to realize that the home he was so eager to leave is the only place he truly belongs.

As they gather in the house that shaped them, they find their father, Luke, struggling to stand amidst the storm. Guided by the honest, dark beauty of Psalm 88 and the steady presence of a mysterious traveler named Theodora, the family must learn that returning home is not just about a location-it is about rediscovering the faith and love that take root in ordinary days. The House We Return To is a poignant exploration of grief, healing, and the quiet truth that even in the darkest moments, God is still guiding us home.


Key Characters
  • Ruth Callahan (The Matriarch): Though she passes away at the beginning of the story, Ruth is the steady center of the family. A woman of deep, quiet faith, she believed that "family looks after one another" and that the Lord can be trusted regardless of the circumstances.

  • Luke Callahan: The father and a farmer who has always been the "rock" of the family. After Ruth's death, he struggles with uncertainty and a profound sense of loss, admitting he no longer knows how to stand alone.

  • Leah Callahan: The eldest daughter and a high-powered professional living in a modern penthouse. She viewed the farm as a cage to escape, choosing a life of "quiet luxury" and relentless meetings over the warmth of family, only to realize her success feels hollow in the face of grief.

  • Nathan Callahan: Leah's twin brother, who also sought a life beyond the fields. He is a man of movement and business, but the sudden loss of his mother and a simultaneous breakup leave him feeling out of control and "chasing the wind".

  • Billy Callahan: The youngest sibling by eight years, Billy joined the military to prove his manhood and independence. Despite his travels, he remains deeply connected to the land and is the only sibling who truly desires to take over the family farm.

  • Theodora: A woman Leah meets on her flight home. She carries an aura of peace and "quiet elegance," acting as a spiritual guide who helps Leah understand that meaning is found in quiet, ordinary things rather than the "noise" of the world.

  • Anna Henderson: An Army nurse and Billy's fiancée. She arrives at the farm ahead of Billy, meeting Luke first and representing the new life and hope that continues even after a great loss.

  • Aunt Margaret: Ruth's sister, who immediately steps in to support Luke and the children, embodying the family's commitment to looking after one another.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781997922131
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 160
  • Spine Width: 9 mm
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1997922134
  • Publisher Date: 13 Apr 2026
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 272 gr


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