In The Young Samaritan, debut author J. Schuyler Sprowles brings to life one of the most intriguing and overlooked moments in scripture, the mysterious young man who fled the Garden of Gethsemane on the night Jesus was arrested. What follows is a moving and transformative story of fear, faith, and divine purpose.

At the heart of this novel is Joshua, a young Samaritan boy forced to flee his home in search of safety and truth. His journey, shaped by danger, prejudice, and unexpected friendship, leads him to cross paths with a teacher called Rabbi, a man others claim to be the Messiah. Through his encounters with Jesus, Joshua's understanding of faith, courage, and identity is forever changed.

Blending historical realism with spiritual depth, Sprowles reimagines a fleeting biblical reference (Mark 14:51–52) into a vivid story that bridges scripture and storytelling. Readers are invited to walk beside Joshua as he discovers that even the most unlikely outsider can play a part in God's greater plan.

“I wanted to write a story that made readers feel as if they were right there, seeing, hearing, and feeling what those days must have been like,” Sprowles shares.“More importantly, I hope readers reflect on their own journeys and realize that God has been walking beside them all along.”

A lifelong communicator and storyteller, J. Schuyler Sprowles has journeyed from the broadcast studios of Hollywood to the world of political consulting and crisis management. Yet it was his return to faith that inspired this deeply personal and spiritually resonant novel. The Young Samaritan marks his powerful debut in Christian fiction, a story that captures both the heart and the soul.

About the Author

J. Schuyler Sprowles is a former television journalist, speechwriter, and magazine founder whose passion for storytelling has spanned media and ministry alike. A Chicago native now living in Pasadena, California, with his wife Maureen, Schuyler uses his writing to explore the intersections of faith, humanity, and hope more at

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Book Title: The Young Samaritan

Author: J. Schuyler Sprowles

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