The rise of Providence, the new novel from Jonathan Gower and Desiree Turner, marks the kind of success story that feels both hard earned and deeply personal. The book has already become a number one Amazon bestseller, a milestone that feels especially meaningful to Gower because of how long this story has lived in his imagination. For more than a decade he has carried the seed of this idea, shaping it in journals, outlining it between film projects, and turning it over through late night conversations. Now that the world can finally experience it, he has been energized by the overwhelming reception and the excitement surrounding its rapid ascent.
The path to Providence began in 2015 during Gower’s freshman year of college. He and his long time friend and collaborator Omar Parker had spent years tossing story ideas back and forth, usually between classes or while experimenting with content for their growing YouTube audience. Parker would go on to become a producer of over 50 titles and one of the youngest Palme d’Or nominees in Cannes history. One conversation in particular sparked the first version of Providence. Though it would later undergo countless evolutions, that early moment of spontaneous creativity set the foundation. Gower often remarks that the book would never have taken shape without Parker’s insights during those early years. Their creative bond has lasted through multiple projects, including their hit YouTube series Captain’s Log, and it will continue as they adapt Providence into a feature film with Prose & Page Turners.
The novel itself is a pulpy, character driven adventure that blends action, mythology, and science fiction. Its protagonist, Agent Jasmine Carter, has built her career dismantling corrupt political figures. When her childhood friend, a former CIA operative, turns up dead, Jasmine inherits a mysterious ancient text that seems to pulse with danger. Her search for answers soon pulls her into a conspiracy far bigger than she expected. She reluctantly teams up with Ian, an ordinary man who longs to return to his quiet life, and Horus, an ancient avian alien who once inspired the Egyptian god of the same name and who currently torments a very unlucky neighborhood mailman. Together the trio must confront prophecy, fate, and an apocalyptic plot that threatens the world.
While Gower carried the spark of the idea for years, the book could not have taken its final form without Desiree Turner. Her talent for crafting stories and shaping emotional rhythms was essential to the novel’s heart. Through their collaboration the narrative evolved from an idea with potential into a fast paced adventure with layered characters and engaging mythology. Turner’s work was not only technical but intuitive. She helped Gower translate the cinematic energy of his imagination into prose with momentum, tension, and personality.
Turner’s own creative journey is intertwined with her sister Mariah, with whom she founded Prose & Page Turners. The two sisters grew up inseparable, united by their love of stories. They watched movies together every Friday night, read obsessively, and imagined their way through entire universes. Even after earning science degrees and trying out more conventional careers, their desire to build something creative together never faded. The formation of Prose & Page Turners became the fulfillment of a lifelong dream for both of them. When Gower joined them, the partnership expanded into a trio with a shared mission to create stories across books, films, and multimedia platforms.
Their company’s name holds its own sentimental story. Their mother had always loved the name Paige Turner for a daughter, a name that might have existed if not for a friend pointing out the unintended pun. Using that moment as inspiration, Desiree and Mariah found a symbolic way to honor their mother by embedding the spirit of that name into the foundation of their creative company. It became the ideal home for Providence, a story built out of friendship, imagination, and perseverance.
Now that the book is flying off digital shelves, the team behind it is more motivated than ever. The early success has validated years of work and has energized the team to push for a film adaptation in collaboration with Parker. For Gower in particular the release feels like the beginning of a new chapter in his career. He has spent years working on films and digital media, including on titles that span festivals like Sundance, Tribeca, and Cannes. Yet literature provides a new and exciting frontier. Providence proves that stories which begin as small personal passions can expand into something much bigger once they reach the right audience.
With readers embracing Jasmine, Ian, and Horus, and with Prose & Page Turners preparing for the novel’s journey to the big screen, Providence is positioned to become more than a bestseller. It is becoming a fully realized world built from collaboration, persistence, and a shared love of storytelling.
