Lost Boy

by Jacob Blosser

After being kicked out of his childhood home, Jamie Perkins finds refuge with local Presbyterian pastor Pete Gailey and his wife, Meg. Impressed by Jamie’s work ethic and character, Pete offers him a job at the church. Life seems to settle into a peaceful rhythm… until people in the community start dying.

Jamie has an unsettling habit of being the last person to see many of the deceased, particularly the elderly, alive. As suspicions grow, Pastor Gailey must uncover the truth. Are these deaths acts of murder, or could they point to something far more mysterious… and miraculous?

Set in a small Appalachian town nestled in the rolling hills of eastern Ohio, Lost Boy introduces readers to a cast of eccentric and unforgettable characters. With humor and heartfelt poignancy, this story explores what happens when God’s presence defies expectations, challenging both faith and understanding.

194 pages, Paperback

Published April 25, 2025

Reviews

[Greta Kimel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was wonderful! It’s funny, heartwarming, inspiring, and meaningful. It’s such a unique story but it feels familiar and comforting, all while sharing truths about God’s love and how we can share his love with those around us.

[Jody V · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a warm, gentle story about mostly good people in a charming little town — the sort of setting that would fit perfectly into a Hallmark film. Some readers have noted that it takes a while for the central plot to reveal itself, and that’s true, but I actually appreciated the slower build. The author spends time painting the town and its residents in such rich detail that you settle in as though you’re part of the community yourself. In fact, the early chapters are so pleasantly told that I’d have happily read even more about the day-to-day life of the town without feeling impatient.

There’s a light Christian thread running through the book, reminiscent of Mitch Albom’s tone — gentle, reflective, and never overbearing.

With chapters only three or four pages long, it’s a perfect book to dip in and out of whenever you have a spare moment. Is it the best book I’ve ever read? No. But am I glad I spent time with it? Absolutely. It left me with the same feeling as visiting a lovely holiday destination: you may not return, but you’re genuinely grateful for the experience.

I enjoyed it, and I’d happily recommend it to anyone looking for a comforting, quietly uplifting read.

[Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a heartfelt small town mystery with a strong spiritual undercurrent, the kind of novel that could deeply connect with the right audience. But its Amazon presence doesn’t quite match the book’s potential. The current categories and keywords seem too broad, making it harder for readers of faith-driven mysteries or small-town dramas to find it organically. Without fine-tuned targeting and visibility boosts on Amazon, where most book purchases happen, Lost Boy risks being overshadowed by less distinctive titles in crowded genres.

[Ricardo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This isn’t your typical small-town mystery. Lost Boy blends suspense with grace in a way that feels both grounded and profound. Every chapter raises questions, not just about what’s happening, but why. With quiet urgency, the story draws readers into something far bigger than a whodunit. It’s a book that lingers in the heart long after the last page.

[Henry · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the rolling hills of Appalachia to the intimate moments of doubt and hope, This book proves that the most powerful stories are often the most personal.

[Mercy · Rating 5 out of 5]

There’s a quiet strength in Lost Boy, in its faith, in its characters, and in its conviction that even the most ordinary lives can hold extraordinary meaning.

[Tiffany L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a refreshing read that made me laugh and smile the whole way through.

[Evelyn Brooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lost Boy is a quietly powerful and unexpectedly gripping tale set in a quaint Appalachian town where faith, suspicion, and the supernatural intertwine. Jamie Perkins, a young man with a shadowed past, finds both refuge and redemption under the care of Pastor Pete Gailey and his wife. But just as life begins to offer Jamie a sense of peace, mysterious deaths in the community threaten to unravel it all.

What makes Lost Boy so compelling isn’t just its suspenseful twists, though there are plenty, but the way it asks deeper questions about grace, perception, and the unexplained ways God moves. The novel masterfully balances cozy small-town charm with thought-provoking mystery, offering readers characters who feel real, flawed, and deeply human.

With heartfelt prose and moments of unexpected humor, the story invites readers to wrestle with the extraordinary showing up in the ordinary and whether miracles are always easy to recognize. If you're drawn to faith-infused fiction that doesn’t shy away from tension, doubt, or wonder, Lost Boy will leave you thinking long after you turn the last page.

[Tracey Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

There’s something rare about this book, it lingers. Lost Boy isn’t just about solving a mystery; it’s about witnessing how grace moves through broken places. Simply moving.

[Novel Spark · Rating 4 out of 5]

From its very first chapter, Lost Boy pulls you into a world that feels lived-in and real. The Appalachian setting is painted with a careful hand, you can almost smell the wood smoke, hear the rustle of leaves, and sense the weight of small-town secrets hanging in the air. Jamie Perkins is a character you want to root for, flawed yet deeply sympathetic, and the moral tensions that ripple through the story keep the pages turning.

But for all its richness on the page, Lost Boy feels like a story hiding in the shadows online. Without a personal author website, active social hub, or a dedicated place for readers to connect, the novel risks being overlooked by exactly the kind of audience who would cherish it, readers drawn to faith-infused mysteries, small-town drama, and quiet tales of redemption. At present, discovery depends heavily on chance encounters, rather than intentional outreach.

A book with this much heart deserves more than quiet shelf space. With a thoughtful visibility strategy, from online hubs to curated reader engagement. Lost Boy could reach the communities it was made for and take its place among the most memorable works of faith-driven fiction.

[Femi O · Rating 5 out of 5]

There’s no denying Lost Boy has heart, but it risks being under read simply because it’s underseen. Without a strong online presence, no author site, minimal direct reader connection, this gem of a novel is in danger of being missed by its intended audience. A book this poignant deserves better visibility.

[Professional · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jamie Perkins is a character who will quietly stay with you. The way Blosser navigates questions of trust, suspicion, and grace in Lost Boy makes this more than a mystery, it’s a meditation on what it means to truly see and be seen.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

Blosser writes with empathy, creating a narrative that feels less like reading a novel and more like sitting across from a friend as they share a story you’ll never forget.