The Springfield Samaritan

By Russell Camp

He knows exactly what will happen tomorrow. The real question is, will he care enough to change it?

Glen McCook has spent years perfecting the art of the bystander. A retired mechanic carrying the weight of a past accident, Glen is content to let the world pass him by from the safety of a barstool. But his solitary routine is shattered when a mysterious newspaper, The Springfield Samaritan, begins appearing on his porch.

The paper has a staggering secret: its headlines report tomorrow's news today.

Initially, Glen sees the paper as a way to outsmart the system. But as the headlines shift from sports scores to life-and-death tragedies, Glen realizes he's been given more than just an advantage; he's been given a choice. Guided by a cryptic figure known as The Courier, Glen is forced to confront the indifference that has defined his life for years.

From preventing fatal accidents to facing down a dangerous underworld, Glen must decide if he will remain a bystander or risk everything to become a neighbor. In a world full of people looking the other way, can one man with a broken past and a supernatural newspaper find the courage to act?

The Springfield Samaritan is a gripping exploration of second chances, the battle against apathy, and the profound ripples created by a single, unseen act of kindness. It's a story for anyone who has ever wondered if one person-no matter how broken-can truly make a difference.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GY9ST514
• ISBN13: 9798248770274
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.8" x 5.0"