The Catalyst: Book One: The Waiting

Heaven’s angels watch over us, waiting for the Catalyst—the leader who will unite them in the final battle between good and evil.

The Waiting tells the story of Benjamin Paulie, a boy growing up on a small Iowa horse farm in the 1920s. Benjamin struggles in school and feels out of place, but he has a powerful imagination and a special bond with horses. After a serious accident, Benjamin’s connection to one incredible horse unlocks a hidden talent that takes him all the way to the 1927 National Horse Show at Madison Square Garden.

But Benjamin’s journey isn’t just about horses or fame. Above the world we see, angels are preparing for a battle against a rising darkness, as the Great Depression threatens to throw everything into chaos. These angels need a leader—the Catalyst—to unite them and protect humanity.

Filled with courage, friendship, and a touch of magic, The Waiting is the first book in The Catalyst series, a thrilling story about believing in yourself and the extraordinary power one person can have—even when the odds seem impossible.