Watch, Lone Sparrow

Book One: Surviving the Promised Storm

Each main character has a complex story that will slowly be discovered throughout the Watch, Lone Sparrow book series. From left to right, Gabriel Anders, Rainey Morrisson, Emma Voss, Cullen Voss, Terrence Lawton, and Brandi Abrams.

Gabriel Anders
Gabriel is a rugged Army veteran in his mid thirties, living on a small farm in Coleman. With wavy brown hair, a trim beard, and a quiet strength, he finds solace in nature and purpose in caring for animals and crops. Gabriel is deeply faithful, emotionally intelligent, and a natural protector. His farm becomes a sanctuary for healing and fellowship, and he mentors others in survival and spiritual readiness. Gabriel’s character blends masculinity with tenderness, showing how a man shaped by war can become a shepherd of peace and hope.

Rainey Morrisson
Rainey is a thirty-year-old city girl with long mahogany brown hair and wide, expressive eyes. Stylish and sensitive, she carries emotional wounds from a childhood in foster care and a life of materialism and loneliness. Her journey begins with a romantic adventure with Gabriel and evolves into a profound spiritual awakening. Rainey’s transformation from urban saleswoman to rural believer is marked by courage, introspection, and a longing for belonging. She becomes a symbol of rebirth, choosing faith, simplicity, and love over the emptiness of her past.

Emma Voss
Emma is a strong, spiritually grounded woman in her mid-fifties, living in a secluded forest cabin with her husband Cullen. With long gray and white hair and a practical wardrobe of jeans and T-shirts, she embodies resilience and warmth. Emma is a gifted artist and author of Christian children's books, and she maintains a homestead with chickens, a greenhouse, and a deep commitment to preparedness for future trials. Her nurturing spirit and unwavering faith make her a maternal figure to one, and source of wisdom to others. Emma’s life is a quiet testimony of living close to God, embracing simplicity, and offering refuge and guidance to those seeking truth and peace.

Cullen Voss
Cullen is a rugged, white-haired man in his late fifties, retired from a lifetime in construction. Muscular and practical, he lives with Emma in their forest cabin in Mistwood, where he maintains heavy equipment and builds infrastructure like bridges and water systems. Cullen is deeply faithful, humorous, and protective, often seen working in his shop or helping neighbors with mechanical or survival tasks. His wisdom and calm demeanor make him a pillar of strength in the community, and a mentor to many. Cullen’s life reflects a deliberate retreat from societal chaos, choosing instead to live in harmony with nature and God.

Terrence Lawton
Terrence is a forty-six-year-old Army veteran, deeply loyal and emotionally complex. After years of service and trauma, he struggles with PTSD and loneliness, but finds healing through friendship, faith, and a new dream of building a farm. With a muscular build, graying beard, and a heart full of compassion, Terrence transitions from being an over-the-road trucker to a new lifestyle. His journey is marked by vulnerability, courage, and a desire to protect and serve others, even in civilian life. Terrence’s character is a powerful portrayal of redemption, brotherhood, and the search for purpose after war.

Brandi Abrams
Brandi is a tough yet tender forty-four-year-old woman with long black hair streaked with gray, working as a home health aide for elderly and disabled clients. She’s emotionally scarred from past relationships and battles depression, but her compassion and resilience shine through in her care for others. Brandi is frugal, practical, and deeply introspective, with a growing spiritual hunger. Her connection with one man blossoms into a hopeful romance, and she becomes a symbol of healing, faith, and the strength found in vulnerability and love.

Supporting Characters

From left to right, SavannahRyker, Madison Freynor, Garrett Freynor, and Bobby Kramer.

Savannah Ryker
Savannah is a fiery, strong-willed woman with striking red hair and a commanding presence. She owns a sprawling 250-acre farm with immaculate barns and stables, where she trains horses and tends to crops. Her life of luxury, funded by a divorce settlement, masks deep bitterness and unresolved trauma. Savannah is blunt, often lashing out at others, and her sharp tongue makes her both intimidating and intriguing. Despite her wealth and independence, she battles loneliness and anger, especially when storms—literal and figurative—tear through her carefully controlled world. Her complexity lies in the tension between her fierce exterior and the vulnerability she hides.

Madison Freynor
Madison is a warm yet pragmatic woman in her mid-fifties who thrives on connection and conversation. With short black hair and a no-nonsense style, she teaches English online from her suburban home, engaging with students worldwide. Madison values honesty and loyalty, and her friendship with Emma reflects her caring nature. She enjoys simple pleasures—wine with friends, laughter, and heartfelt talks—but harbors frustration with societal decline and the erosion of moral values. Madison’s strength is evident in her ability to balance compassion with candor, making her a trusted confidante and a voice of reason in turbulent times.

Garrett Freynor
Garrett is a distinguished man in his late fifties, with a chiseled face and streaks of gray in his dark hair. A former police officer turned machine shop supervisor, he exudes quiet authority and resilience. Garrett values peace and order, seeking refuge in yard work and home projects to escape the chaos he once faced on the streets. His integrity is unwavering, even when betrayed by those he considered friends. Beneath his stoic exterior lies a man deeply devoted to Madison and committed to living a life of purpose. Garrett’s character embodies strength tempered by hard-earned wisdom and a longing for stability.

Bobby Kramer
Bobby is a seasoned toolmaker whose life has been marked by hardship and poor choices. His watery blue eyes and deeply lined face tell the story of years spent battling personal demons. Divorced multiple times, Bobby struggles with alcoholism and often shows up to work hungover, reeking of smoke and liquor. Despite his rough exterior and unpredictable moods, he occasionally reveals glimpses of vulnerability, hinting at a man who once had hope but now teeters on the edge of self-destruction. His presence adds tension to the workplace and serves as a stark contrast to Garrett’s integrity.