Frequently Asked Questions

The Goodpasture Chronicles by R.J. Halbert

What is the reading order for The Goodpasture Chronicles?

Caretaker (Book 1, 2024), then Servant (Book 2, 2025), then Architect (Book 3, 2026). Each book continues directly from the one before, so reading in order matters.

Is the series finished?

Yes. The Goodpasture Chronicles is a complete trilogy. The Keane family’s story resolves fully across the three books, so it is binge-ready.

Who is R.J. Halbert?

R.J. Halbert is the pen name of Jason and Rhonda Halbert, a husband-and-wife writing team from the film, television and music world, together more than 33 years.

Is the house in Caretaker haunted?

This is not a haunted house story. The Keane family comes to realize that dark forces — or something stronger — are afoot at Farr Hill. Whether the house is a threat or something else entirely is a mystery the trilogy takes three books to answer.

Are the books available on Kindle Unlimited?

Yes. All three ebooks are free to read with Kindle Unlimited. Paperback and hardcover editions are also available, and signed editions come directly from the authors’ family press.

Is there an audiobook?

Caretaker is a full-cast audiobook with an original score by Joseph Trapanese, featuring Henry Ian Cusick, Erick Avari, Michael Shanks, Amy Grant, Hayley Orrantia, Brandon Engman, Kelly Clarkson, Charles Esten, and Josh Robert Thompson.

Is the series appropriate for teen readers?

The series has real chills but contains no profanity and no explicit sexual content. Kirkus Reviews called Caretaker creepy but ultimately harmless, and said it will appeal to adult and YA reading audiences alike. Book 1 includes an adult character’s struggle with alcoholism, treated seriously rather than casually.

Who tends to enjoy these books?

Readers of Frank Peretti, Ted Dekker, and The Shack, and adult readers who grew up on Narnia, tend to feel at home at Farr Hill.

Has the series won any awards?

Servant received a Kirkus Reviews starred review. Caretaker won Silver for Best First Book in the 2025 Bill Fisher Award (IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards), Gold in Supernatural Fiction at the Readers’ Favorite Book Awards, and First Place in Supernatural at The BookFest 2026.

Where do I start?

Start with Caretaker. The full reading order and formats are on the series page, and signed editions are available in our store.