Written by Kim Vogel Sawyer
Release Date: 03.25.25
Published by WaterBrook
Genre: Christian Historical Fiction
5 Stars!
A fossilized bone may whisper of the past, but faith and hope echo through eternity. Like the line walkers of long ago who traversed the Arkansas River’s water pipelines in Cañon City, Jennie Ward treads a narrow path, balancing duty and longing, faith and weariness, loneliness and the hope of something more. And then there’s Leo Day, searching for evidence—both in the dirt and in his own heart—that his calling is worthy.
This is a novel where faith echoes across generations, much like the fossilized bones buried in the earth. The past whispers to the present, reminding us that our stories are never truly isolated. Leo’s search for paleontological discoveries mirrors a deeper excavation—the digging into faith, identity, and purpose. He stands in the tension between science and belief, yearning to prove that the two are not at odds. The beauty of this novel is that it does not merely present faith as a passive, comfortable thing; instead, it shows how trust in God requires perseverance, just like uncovering fossils layer by layer.
Jennie, a caretaker in every sense, walks the pipeline—literally and figuratively—holding up the world of those she loves. She is the embodiment of sacrificial love, yet she also longs for a friend who sees beyond what she does to who she is. The weight she carries is familiar to anyone who has ever held a burden they did not choose but could not put down. And yet, her hope remains, not in circumstances, but in the God who walks the line with her. “The One to whom she offers the prayers is her source of hope … the prayers are her connection to Him and the hope He gives.” This truth hums through every page of the book like a steady refrain.
Faith in Hope’s Enduring Echo is a lifeline, gripped with weary hands and unwavering resolve. Leo and Jennie wrestle, question, and seek, their lessons not spoon-fed but carved into the marrow of their lives. In the end, they discover what we all must: Hope isn’t found in what we unearth but in the One who holds us steady as we walk the line.
Psalm 40:1 — I waited patiently for the Lord; He turned to me and heard my cry.
I received a digital ARC of this book from the publisher, WaterBrook, and NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review nor paid to do so. This is my honest and unbiased review. My thoughts and opinions expressed in this book review are my own. My review focuses on the excellent writing and the story’s fantastic content, ensuring transparency and reliability.
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