The Light on Halsey Street

In the summer of 1985, Lisa Whitaker and Dana Jones' lives are intertwined in the streets of Brooklyn, New York. Fifteen years later, Lisa's future is stolen by identity theft, and she seeks revenge on the woman responsible. In this inspirational Christian fiction novel, two girls from the Bed-Stuy neighborhood find their paths woven together by the love of community and a friendship tested by time, betrayal, and unforgiveness.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 26 October 2023
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers

In the summer of 1985, Lisa Whitaker and Dana Jones, two girls from the streets of Brooklyn, New York, find their lives intertwined in a coming-of-age story that spans decades. Lisa, a church kid headed to college on a scholarship, tries to help her best friend, Dana, who is struggling in the wake of her mother's eviction. Fifteen years later, Lisa has built a beautiful family and is stepping into her dream job as the director of a social services organization. However, her future is shattered when she becomes a victim of identity theft. Lisa's life begins to unravel, and she is determined to see the woman responsible for her crimes pay for her actions.

On the other hand, Dana has always felt alone in the world. Her mother's addiction to drugs, her boyfriend's involvement in crime, and the betrayal of their friendship all contribute to her sense of isolation. In the new millennium, Dana finally gives herself permission to dream, believing that better days are ahead. But when the truth about their friendship comes to light, it will take a lifetime for Dana to forgive the destruction that youthful summer in Bed-Stuy set in motion.

In this latest story from beloved author Vanessa Miller, the two girls from the Bed-Stuy neighborhood find their paths intertwined by the love of community and a friendship that is tested by time, betrayal, and unforgiveness. The novel is an inspirational Christian fiction standalone novel that will resonate with fans of Tara M. Stringfellow, Terry McMillan, and Kimberla Lawson Roby. With a book length of approximately 85,000 words, it includes discussion questions for book clubs.

Weight: 304g
Dimension: 139 x 212 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780840709936