The Young Samaritan is inspired by a single passage from the Gospel of Mark, this coming-of-age saga tells of Joshua, a Samaritan boy, who fears his life is in danger and is forced to flee home. In this extraodinary journey of hardship and discovery, Joshua endures a harsh and unexpected world as heartbreaking as it is joyful. From an aged mystic woman who delivers a haunting vision, a wild dog that curiously stays by his side and a reclusive uncle who hides from the world, Joshua finds uncommon love in a forsaken land. One day he meets a band of sojourners led by a man they call Rabbi. Many say he is the Messiah. Despite their efforts to move on without him, Joshua refuses to be left behind. In time, the men allow this strong-willed boy to join them. Little does Joshua understand that he has embarked on a transformational journey that leads to the cross and beyond.

Fearing for his life, Joshua, a Samaritan boy, is forced to flee home.  In this extraordinary adventure, set in biblical times, Joshua endures a harsh and unexpected world as heartbreaking as it is joyful.  From a mysterious woman with a haunting vision, a wild dog that curiously stays by his side and a reclusive uncle who hides from the world, Joshua finds uncommon love in a forsaken land.  One night he is suddenly awakened by an unusual band of sojourners led by a man they call Rabbi.  Many say he is the Messiah.  Despite their efforts to leave Joshua behind, this strong-willed boy joins them.  Little does Joshua understand that he has embarked on a transformational journey that will lead him to the cross and beyond.

A Chicago native, Schuyler as a teenager always dreamed of becoming a radio and TV talent. His aspirations led him to Hollywood where he trained as a broadcaster. He began his career as a country music DJ and news reporter in the Southwest. Ultimately he became a TV news anchor in Dallas. In time, Schuyler moved to Los Angeles, where he worked as a television news correspondent. This eventually led to a decades long high-profile career in crisis management, political consulting and speech writing. Most recently, Schuyler turned to publishing, founding a family-oriented magazine in Southern California. A lifelong Christian, Schuyler admits to walking away from his faith at times, only to discover Jesus waiting in the shadows to guide him back where he belongs. Inspired by the Gospels, "The Young Samaritan" is his debut novel. He currently lives in Pasadena, California with his wife Maureen.