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The Waiting, The Catalyst #1

The Waiting
The Catalyst#1
Kim Koontz
Publisher: Mission Point Press
Genre: Historical, Young Adult
Released: September 8, 2025
Available Formats: Paperback, Hardcover, eBook

ISBN-10: 1965278396
ISBN-13: 978-1965278390

Book Summary:
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.

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