J. Scott began writing The Darkened Light of Joshua Clay after carrying its burden for nearly forty years. A lifelong storyteller with a deep belief that even the darkest world is not beyond redemption, his work speaks to readers standing at the edge of their own fires. Through mythic journeys, spiritual symbolism, and lyrical prose, J. Scott invites readers to remember that even broken paths can lead home. The Darkened Light of Joshua Clay is his gift to those who still believe the light can break through.