Coincidences & Miracles: When God Remains Anonymous is a faith-centered coming-of-age story filled with mystery, family discovery, first love, and the quiet ways God works in our lives...

AJ Barton is almost sixteen—an important milestone in his Latter-day Saint world, where life begins opening new doors and new questions. A youth assignment to explore family history leads him to a dusty banker's box hidden away in the attic labeled simply: The Gap Years 1994–2006.

Inside are photographs, notes, mementos, and a mysterious Spanish diary revealing glimpses of a past AJ never knew existed. The discovery leaves him stunned. The parents he has always known—faithful, devoted, and respected in their church community—suddenly seem connected to stories and experiences he never imagined.

As AJ searches for answers, he finds himself on a journey far greater than the mere uncovering of family secrets. Along the way come unexpected friendships, missionary stories, encounters with people of different faiths, a first romance, and experiences that challenge and deepen his understanding of faith and family.

Interwoven through the story is a reminder that discipleship often happens quietly. Through simple acts of example, friendship, and love, lives begin to change in unexpected ways—including the return of others to faith.

Written for LDS teens, young adults, and parents alike, Coincidences & Miracles explores a timeless question: Are the events we call coincidence simply chance…or are they miracles in which God chooses to remain anonymous?