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The Least Of These
Paperback
Publisher: Dreamline Publishers
Published: Jun 3 2026
Pages: 216
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.59 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
THE LEAST OF THESE
When fourteen-year-old Joey Lewis becomes the target of relentless bullying by two wealthy classmates, the adults entrusted with protecting him look the other way. School administrators refuse to intervene, intimidated by powerful parents and the threat of costly lawsuits. As the attacks grow more violent, Joey finds himself abandoned by the very system meant to keep him safe.
Retired homicide detective Michael Tough thought his days of fighting injustice were behind him. Alongside his wife Becky and their ministry, Victory Nation, he now dedicates his life to helping society's forgotten and broken rebuild their lives. But when he witnesses Joey being brutally assaulted in front of teachers, students, and school officials who refuse to act, Michael is pulled into a battle he never expected.
The situation spirals when Joey is attacked again. Desperate and terrified, he defends himself with a pellet gun, injuring his attackers and triggering a chain reaction that turns him from victim into accused criminal. Arrested, expelled, and vilified by those determined to protect their reputations, Joey faces the possibility of losing everything.
As public outrage explodes and social media turns the case into a national battleground, Michael, Becky, and a growing network of supporters fight to expose the truth. What begins as a single act of self-defense becomes a powerful confrontation between justice and bureaucracy, wealth and accountability, mercy and condemnation.
While legal threats mount and institutions scramble to protect themselves, Joey must learn whether he is truly worth fighting for. Surrounded by people who refuse to abandon him, he discovers that courage is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to stand firm when the world demands surrender.
Inspired by the timeless message of Matthew 25, The Least of These is a gripping faith-driven thriller that explores bullying, systemic failure, self-defense, forgiveness, and the transformative power of compassion. Packed with suspense, emotional depth, courtroom drama, and unforgettable characters, this powerful novel reminds readers that even the most overlooked life has immeasurable value.
For fans of legal thrillers, Christian fiction, and stories of ordinary people standing against extraordinary injustice.
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