Recent Release, "Juana," from Covenant Books Author Gene Lowrey, Explores the Complex Journey of a Navajo Adoptee Navigating Identity, Family Loyalty, & Unexpected Danger
Irving, TX, September 22, 2026 --(PR.com)-- Gene Lowrey has completed a new book, "Juana": Book 4 of the O'Leary Family Series, continuing the saga of the O'Leary family and their extended household in Colorado. Juana and her twin brother Juan are Native American children adopted by Burn and Ciara O'Leary as toddlers, raised within the protective walls of the O'Leary Compound outside Durango. As Juana matures into an accomplished woman, she graduates from Notre Dame's School of Law and builds a life that seems to embody the American dream—until a chance photograph changes everything.
The author's personal experience as a father to five adopted children from diverse backgrounds lends authenticity and emotional depth to this narrative about family bonds that transcend biology. Gene Lowrey's decades of observation of cross-cultural family dynamics infuse the story with nuance and sincerity. His background in accounting and his long residence in Texas and Colorado provide the practical knowledge that grounds the novel's setting and circumstances in credible detail.
In "Juana," readers will encounter a riveting exploration of what it means to belong when cultural identity becomes dangerous. When a national newspaper publishes Juana's photograph following a heroic act at her son's school, the exposure triggers unforeseen consequences, including a kidnapping attempt and, more ominously, a religious extremist's vendetta against the entire O'Leary family. As law enforcement closes in and the family is forced into isolation within their compound, Juana must confront questions about privilege, heritage, and the price of visibility. The stakes escalate when someone attempts to force Juana's car off the road, revealing a conspiracy rooted in her husband's father's death and a clash between cultures. Through this gripping narrative, Lowrey examines loyalty, sacrifice, and the unbreakable ties that define family.
"My children have been the greatest teachers of my life," said Lowrey. "Writing their stories—and the stories of families like theirs—allows me to explore what it truly means to love without boundaries and to protect those we hold dear."
Published by Covenant Books, Gene Lowrey's compelling work offers readers an emotionally resonant portrait of modern family life and the courage required to face threats from unexpected quarters. This narrative reminds us that family bonds, forged through commitment and tested by adversity, remain our most precious legacy.
Readers who wish to experience this gripping work can purchase "Juana" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or media inquiries, contact Covenant Books at 843-507-8373.
About Covenant Books:
Covenant Books is an international Christian owned and operated publishing house based in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Covenant Books specializes in all genres of work which appeal to the Christian market. For more information, visit www.covenantbooks.com.
The author's personal experience as a father to five adopted children from diverse backgrounds lends authenticity and emotional depth to this narrative about family bonds that transcend biology. Gene Lowrey's decades of observation of cross-cultural family dynamics infuse the story with nuance and sincerity. His background in accounting and his long residence in Texas and Colorado provide the practical knowledge that grounds the novel's setting and circumstances in credible detail.
In "Juana," readers will encounter a riveting exploration of what it means to belong when cultural identity becomes dangerous. When a national newspaper publishes Juana's photograph following a heroic act at her son's school, the exposure triggers unforeseen consequences, including a kidnapping attempt and, more ominously, a religious extremist's vendetta against the entire O'Leary family. As law enforcement closes in and the family is forced into isolation within their compound, Juana must confront questions about privilege, heritage, and the price of visibility. The stakes escalate when someone attempts to force Juana's car off the road, revealing a conspiracy rooted in her husband's father's death and a clash between cultures. Through this gripping narrative, Lowrey examines loyalty, sacrifice, and the unbreakable ties that define family.
"My children have been the greatest teachers of my life," said Lowrey. "Writing their stories—and the stories of families like theirs—allows me to explore what it truly means to love without boundaries and to protect those we hold dear."
Published by Covenant Books, Gene Lowrey's compelling work offers readers an emotionally resonant portrait of modern family life and the courage required to face threats from unexpected quarters. This narrative reminds us that family bonds, forged through commitment and tested by adversity, remain our most precious legacy.
Readers who wish to experience this gripping work can purchase "Juana" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or media inquiries, contact Covenant Books at 843-507-8373.
About Covenant Books:
Covenant Books is an international Christian owned and operated publishing house based in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Covenant Books specializes in all genres of work which appeal to the Christian market. For more information, visit www.covenantbooks.com.
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