R.J. HALBERT UNVEILS ARCHITECT, THE EPIC FINAL CHAPTER IN THE BEST-SELLING GOODPASTURE CHRONICLES TRILOGY, ARRIVING JUNE 3
Highly-Anticipated Conclusion Follows the Success of No. 1 Best-Seller SERVANT and Award-Winning Debut CARETAKER
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 28, 2026) — R.J. Halbert returns with ARCHITECT, the powerful and long-awaited final installment in The Goodpasture Chronicles trilogy, arriving June 3, 2026—bringing to a close the sweeping supernatural saga that began with the nine-time award-winning, #1 best-selling debut CARETAKER and continued with seven-time award-winning SERVANT, which debuted at #1 on Amazon. Book one in the series, CARETAKER, received the 2025 Bill Fischer Silver Award, and book two, SERVANT, received the coveted Blue Star from Kirkus Reviews.
In anticipation of the release, Jason and Rhonda Halbert (aka R.J. Halbert) will appear on The Kelly Clarkson Show on June 2 to discuss the book and the journey behind the trilogy.
"The creation of The Goodpasture Chronicles was our way of processing a long journey of grief," say Jason and Rhonda Halbert. "We never could have imagined the attention and accolades received for a story so personal. It is often said that life imitates art. Our lives have certainly been impacted by our unexpected art, and the hope is our art will continue to impact many more lives."
Blending mystery, suspense, spiritual tension, and emotional depth, ARCHITECT expands the world of Goodpasture with its most ambitious and deeply personal story yet—exploring legacy, consequence, and the courage required to confront the designs that shape us.
SOME BLUEPRINTS TAKE A LIFETIME.
WHILE OTHERS TAKE GENERATIONS.
In this breathtaking conclusion, past and present converge in ways the Keane family cannot escape. Following Zach’s astonishing return, reality begins to fracture—memories shift, time feels unsteady, and the house pulses with a restless purpose.
As long-buried truths surface, it becomes clear an unseen force has been shaping events across generations—and the moment of reckoning has arrived. Ariel must confront what has long been hidden, while beyond their world, Akolo’s ancient story moves toward a decisive turning point. And Marshall—the quiet figure at the edge of it all—may hold the key to a design far older, and more personal, than anyone imagined.
With sweeping scope and emotional depth, ARCHITECT delivers a gripping finale—bringing the trilogy’s exploration of hidden history, sacred power, and generational consequence to a powerful close.
Rooted in more than three decades of shared life experience between Jason and Rhonda, the series was deeply shaped by tragic family loss, a flooded and destroyed home, and Jason’s 2024 cancer diagnosis—infusing the story with themes of resilience, faith, and the unseen forces that shape our lives.
As the final chapter, ARCHITECT not only answers long-held questions but also invites reflection on destiny, healing, and the lasting impact of choices made across generations.
ARCHITECT will be available June 3, 2026, wherever books are sold.
ABOUT R.J. HALBERT
R.J. Halbert is a sixteen-time award-winning, #1 best-selling husband-and-wife team who are the authors of The Goodpasture Chronicles, a supernatural fantasy trilogy that blends mystery, suspense, endurance, and triumph into an epic adventure. Book one in the series, CARETAKER, received the 2025 Bill Fischer Silver Award, and book two, SERVANT, received the coveted Blue Star from Kirkus Reviews and was named a finalist in the 2026 American Legacy Book Awards (Mystery/Suspense Historical).
Jason Halbert, one-half of R.J. Halbert, is an Emmy and Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter whose work has reached millions worldwide through multiple #1 and platinum-selling albums. In addition to his 23+ year career as music director and producer for Kelly Clarkson, he has contributed to numerous film and television projects and collaborated with a wide range of recording artists. When not creating music, he enjoys beekeeping, sci-fi, and storytelling.
Rhonda Halbert, the other half of R.J. Halbert, spent 15 years as a successful music and television manager after homeschooling their two children on the road. She has guided clients’ relationships with labels, networks, and producers, and is also a published photographer, music supervisor, passionate cook, garden enthusiast, and spiritual practitioner.
Together, Jason and Rhonda have woven their 33+ years of life into a riveting narrative—rooted in truth and experience, and brought to life through imagination.