Stag Beetle Books & Josiah Golojuh are proud to announce the publication of The Paper Boy. A young adult paranormal novel. Get ready for a story that is clever, nostalgic, and terrifying. Inspired by Josiah’s past as a newspaper delivery boy in the greater Pittsburgh area during the mid 1990s.
This novel marks Josiah’s debut as a novelist. He adapted The Paper Boy from his short story The Corpse Boy, published in 2015 by The Opiate Literary Magazine. They also recently published his short story Three Strangers. A project he also plans to expand into a novel.
Josiah has several projects on the horizon including one with interest from Stag Beetle Books tentatively titled Murderland.
The Paper Boy:
Daniel’s paper route is his refuge from the harsh realities of growing up. Navigating a neighborhood filled with unique and often troubling characters, he seeks solace in comic books, action figures, and most of all, his imagination.
When Daniel discovers the body of a young boy hanging from a tree, his world is shaken. Haunted by the ghost, he forms an unlikely bond, teaching his new friend about superheroes and sci-fi. But the truth about the Corpse Boy’s death leads Daniel to a sinister revelation involving Cowboy, a dangerous figure from the trailer park.
As a storm brews, Daniel must confront his deepest fears and face a chilling showdown with Cowboy. In a neighborhood on the brink of chaos, Daniel’s courage will be tested in ways he never imagined.
The Paper Boy is a gripping tale of friendship, loss, and the dark secrets that lurk beneath the surface.
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