Gideon’s Book

One Bible. Three lives. A journey of redemption spanning decades. 

In this captivating time-split novel, Maureen Miller weaves together the stories of three souls searching for purpose and healing. From the sun-soaked beaches of Myrtle Beach to the quiet streets of Eden, North Carolina, Gideon’s Book traverses both time and place, exploring the transformative power of faith and self-discovery. 

2016: As Cassie bravely battles an unfavorable health diagnosis, she faces deep-seated insecurities and doubts about her self-worth. Just when she thinks her life couldn’t get more complicated, an unexpected opportunity arises—a chance to write a memoir for her friend’s parents. But when she uncovers unexpected truths about her own past, she must learn her value isn’t determined by her circumstances or origins. 

Spring, 1969: Nineteen-year-old Ava Jackson is in love with her best friend’s brother. When she discovers they will be staying at Myrtle Beach for Spring Break, she works hard to get her parents’ permission to go along. Little does she know this trip will ignite a chain of events that will change her life forever. 

Summer, 1969: Even though twenty-six-year-old Gideon Stallings is a successful architect, he struggles with inadequacy. With all he has lived through, can God really be who he says he is? When Gideon cracks open a Bible he finds in his room, a story of a different kind strikes his heart. 

In a world where past decisions echo through generations, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Will Cassie find her true value? Where will Ava’s pursuit of freedom lead her? And will Gideon answer the divine call that could save a life—or lives? 

One book holds the key to their destinies. But will they have the courage to turn its pages and face the truths within? 

If you loved The Notebook and Stepping Heavenward, you won’t be able to put Gideon’s Book down. Maureen Miller, an award-winning author featured in over 20 compilations, delivers an emotional tale of love, faith, and second chances.