Patti Callahan Henry Books In Order

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

Publication Order of Patti Callahan Henry Audiobooks Books

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Author Patti Callahan Henry is a New York Times bestselling author, and her work has been translated into many languages. Before writing full-time, she worked as a Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, a job she held before becoming pregnant with her first child.

She grew up in Philadelphia as the daughter of a Presbyterian minister and learned from a young age the value of storytelling. When she was twelve, her family moved to southern Florida, where Patti found refuge in libraries and the sanctuary they provide. She began her steady, slow journey of understanding the power of stories to help navigate confusing periods in life.

While growing up, she spent summers on Cape Cod, developing a love for the tides, the ocean, the beach, and the coastal landscape.

For her undergraduate studies, she attended Auburn University and earned her graduate degree from Georgia State University.

She and her husband have three children and live in both Mountain Brook, Alabama, and Bluffton, South Carolina.

“Losing the Moon” is her first standalone novel, released in 2004. Like many mothers, Amy Reynolds anticipated her son bringing home his first serious girlfriend to meet the family. She is shocked, however, to discover that the girl’s father is Nick Lowry, her college boyfriend who once stole her heart and soul, leaving without warning or explanation. Amy is haunted by memories of Nick, who was abruptly taken from her life.

Since Nick’s departure, life has been good for Amy. Her teenage children are thriving, and her marriage is strong. She loves her beautifully restored home and her teaching job at the college. She buried her memories of Nick long ago, but his return stirs up memories of their time together at the beach, two decades ago, when they pledged their destinies to each other.

Amy misses the young woman she once was, filled with promise and passion. She is tempted by the life she might have had with Nick and perhaps could still have. Choosing that life, however, would mean betraying everything she holds dear.

This is an author whose work readers enjoy thoroughly; they often say there isn’t a book of hers they haven’t liked. Fans of this novel feel she delivers a realistic and compelling story. Some readers have revisited this book multiple times, discovering new details with each read.

“Where the River Runs” is her second standalone novel, released in 2005. Meridy Dresden was once fun-loving and free-spirited. That changed the day the man she loved died in a tragic fire, leaving her with a haunting secret.

Years later, she is married to a wonderful man and has a teenage son. She learns that a childhood friend is being blamed for the fire. Returning to South Carolina’s Lowcountry, she summons the courage to make a choice that could destroy her stable life, her family’s reputation, her happy marriage, and everything she has worked hard to protect—including her heart.

Fans of this novel appreciate the author’s writing style, and this book is no exception. Her storytelling pulls readers in and keeps them captivated until the very end, leaving them wanting more. Some fans enjoy how the book explores complex relationships with an engaging plot.

“When Light Breaks” is her third standalone novel, released in 2006. Kara Larson, at twenty-seven, is busy planning her wedding to a professional golfer. She sets aside time to visit an elderly woman in a nursing home to fulfill her obligations to the Palmetto Pointe Junior Society.

Quickly, she finds the Irish lilt of Maeve Mahoney, a ninety-six-year-old woman, mesmerizing as she recounts tales of her first love in Ireland. Kara wonders whether Maeve is sharing her version of an ancient tale of legend and myth.

She eagerly awaits each piece of Maeve’s story, trying to separate truth from fiction, and recalls her own first love, Jack Sullivan, her childhood neighbor. She realizes she must find closure for her story with Jack.

Some readers consider this book their favorite of the author’s work. Fans find themselves drawn to the characters and their journeys. The likable characters and the unique details about the protagonist’s occupation add depth to the story.

“Between the Tides” is her fourth standalone novel, released in 2007. Catherine Leary’s father died nine months ago, and she has yet to fulfill his final wish: to scatter his ashes in the Seaboro River in South Carolina. It’s the last place she wants to visit, as it was the site of a childhood tragedy so devastating her family had to move away.

On the night of her thirtieth birthday, Catherine is visited by Forrest Anderson, a former colleague of her father’s and an old boyfriend. To prevent Forrest from revealing her family’s secrets, she returns to her beloved Lowcountry, embarking on a journey into her past. It is a journey that may lead her to a new life of self-discovery, love, and forgiveness.

2 Responses to “Patti Callahan Henry”

1. Diane Whittlinger: 3 years ago

   What book follows up Between the Tides? We were left hanging.

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   • Graeme: 3 years ago

     Hi Diane – there is no follow up to that one. It was a standalone.

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