A Journey Through the Complex Worlds of Scott Moss’s Latest Books

 

Scott Moss is a prolific author with a rich and diverse portfolio, ranging from novels to medical textbooks, along with an impressive collection of notebooks. His writing journey began 15 years ago, but a hiatus followed as he focused on raising his four children. Now that writing is his full-time profession, Moss has developed a unique voice in the literary world. His latest works, Roadside, Reunion, and I'm Probably Going to Hell for This, each reflect his talent for storytelling, covering a broad spectrum of themes from the supernatural to the deeply personal.

In Roadside, Moss tells the story of Scott, a blue-collar worker in charge of street illumination. While performing his duties one day, Scott experiences a life-altering accident when a semi-truck driver has a fatal heart attack, crashing into Scott’s truck and throwing him 30 feet from a cherry picker. This traumatic event leaves him critically injured, spending weeks in a coma and months in rehabilitation. Upon his recovery, Scott’s life takes an unexpected turn. He begins to notice strange occurrences, most notably when he repeatedly sees a man standing near a roadside memorial. This man, with an almost ethereal presence, appears confused, unable to understand why he can’t return home. Scott soon realizes that his new purpose in life is to help these souls—people who have died suddenly and tragically—cross over to the afterlife. Each encounter is different, requiring Scott to handle each soul with care and compassion. Moss weaves elements of the supernatural into this emotional narrative, exploring themes of life, death, and finding meaning after tragedy.

In Reunion, Moss explores the dynamics of rekindled friendships and the possibilities of finding love later in life. The story follows four friends who reconnect at their 20-year high school reunion, each dealing with their own personal challenges. Mike, a successful entrepreneur, is grieving the recent loss of his wife to breast cancer. Robert, a medium who can communicate with the dead, struggles with the emotional toll his gift places on his relationships. Despite receiving a message from Mike’s deceased wife, Robert hesitates to reveal it, knowing it’s too soon. Samantha, still mourning her husband’s death in Afghanistan, and Jessica, a single mother of three, round out the group, each carrying their own emotional baggage. As the reunion progresses, the four friends find themselves drawn closer together, and with Robert’s unique abilities, they are able to confront their pasts and form new, lasting connections. Moss crafts a tender, reflective story about loss, hope, and the power of second chances.

In his book I'm Probably Going to hell for this, Moss delves into religion and the role it has played in his life. Raised Catholic, he shares his candid and often humorous take on his experiences with faith, guilt, and spirituality. Moss does not shy away from addressing controversial subjects, and he questions the inconsistencies he has observed in religious doctrine. Through his sharp wit and humorous reflections, Moss discusses everything from Catholic guilt to the complex relationship between religion and happiness. He critiques aspects of religious dogma while also acknowledging that faith brings comfort to many. However, he encourages readers to seek their own paths and embrace happiness on their own terms, even if it means stepping outside of traditional beliefs.

Through these three books, Scott Moss invites readers to explore a wide range of themes, from the metaphysical and spiritual to the deeply human. Whether reflecting on the afterlife, friendship, or religion, his writing is both thought-provoking and accessible, offering stories that resonate on an emotional and intellectual level.