KELLY CLARKSON MUSIC DIRECTOR JASON HALBERT AND CO-AUTHOR RHONDA HALBERT RELEASE ARCHITECT, THE EPIC FINAL CHAPTER IN THE BEST-SELLING GOODPASTURE CHRONICLES TRILOGY
R.J. Halbert’s Highly-Anticipated Conclusion Follows the Success of #1 Bestseller SERVANT and Award-Winning Debut CARETAKER
Release Week Includes National Television Spotlight on The Kelly Clarkson Show
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 3, 2026) — Kelly Clarkson music director Jason Halbert and co-author Rhonda Halbert, writing together as R.J. Halbert, have released ARCHITECT, the powerful and long-awaited final installment in The Goodpasture Chronicles trilogy—bringing to a close the sweeping supernatural saga that began with the nine-time award-winning, #1 bestselling 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 celebration of the book's release, R.J. Halbert appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show yesterday to discuss ARCHITECT, the inspiration behind the series, and the remarkable journey that transformed personal loss into an award-winning trilogy. The couple open up about their bittersweet farewell to the trilogy, and tease what's next for the franchise, including a TV series adaptation and a new Y.A. spinoff novel.
Now, as one major era in television ends with this month’s conclusion of the show and another creative journey reaches its end as well, R.J. Halbert is reflecting on the unexpected intersection of art, suffering, faith, and purpose that shaped both.
"The creation of The Goodpasture Chronicles was our way of processing a long journey of grief," says R.J. 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."
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 is available now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1963366190
ABOUT R.J. HALBERT
R.J. Halbert is a sixteen-time award-winning, #1 bestselling 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.
CONNECT WITH R.J. HALBERT
Website: https://www.rjhalbert.com/
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