Barren
About
When a car crash claims their parents, Isabelle Serug and her older siblings are left reeling—orphans in the snowy reaches of northern Minnesota. Taken in by two brothers from their tribe, the family clings to hope, faith, and each other to survive.
But when a divine calling urges them to leave everything behind for an unfamiliar land, Isabelle is swept into a journey that will test the limits of love, loyalty, and belief. As their new life unravels, she must face impossible choices—and find the courage to rise when everything around her falls apart.
A modern reimagining of the biblical story of Sarai from Genesis 11-12, Barren blends culture, contemporary drama, and timeless themes of betrayal and redemption. In the heart of every storm lies a choice: give up, or believe the promise is still worth fighting for.
Praise for this book
When I went back to read the story of Abraham and Sarah after reading Barren, the story really came to life! I could imagine them as real people with real thoughts and emotions instead of just historical facts. I would recommend Barren to anyone interested in reading the Biblical stories with a fresh perspective!
Once I picked up this book, I couldn’t put it down. It grabbed my attention from the very beginning, and I couldn’t wait to see what happened next. Great read, and I’m looking forward to the next book.
I’m typically a Sci-Fi/Fantasy fiction reader, but Barren was a great read!!! I’m ready for book two.
Great story! I enjoyed it and long for more!