The Touch of Telly D. Young

Telly D. Young Series, Book 1

By: James R. Baldwin, Baldwin Publishing

Narrated by: Nathan Nash

A boy who can heal with a touch.

A town that fears what it doesn’t understand.

A gift that demands a price.

Telly D. Young has spent his entire life hidden from the world. Born with the impossible ability to heal any wound with a single touch, his parents have kept him tucked away in the quiet mountain town of Alder Bend—safe, unseen, and forgotten.

Until the day a dying girl rises to her feet.

The miracle ignites the town like a spark in dry timber. Whispers turn to suspicion. Faith turns to fear. And Telly’s secret becomes impossible to contain.

As strangers flood into Alder Bend—some desperate for healing, others hungry for control—Telly begins to understand the truth about his power: every healing takes something from him… and every miracle leaves a mark.

Now, with the world closing in, Telly must decide whether his gift is a blessing, a curse, or something far more dangerous than anyone realizes.

Because the power to save a life always comes with a cost.

And someone, somewhere, is keeping score.

©2025 James R. Baldwin (P)2026 James R. Baldwin

Quiet Town, Big Consequences

The audiobook is captivating from the first chapter. Telly D. Young’s gift and the resulting moral dilemmas make the story compelling. The small-town setting adds suspense, and the narrator enhances the tension and emotion beautifully. An excellent start to a promising series.

Whispered Secrets Haunt Town

Telly D. Young’s journey is thrilling and emotional. The audiobook explores morality, consequences, and supernatural suspense perfectly. Alder Bend’s small-town atmosphere adds intrigue, and the narration brings the characters and tension to life. A captivating, thought-provoking listen from beginning to end.

Extraordinary Powers, Hidden Cost

Telly D. Young’s journey is thrilling and morally complex. The story explores the consequences of extraordinary abilities in a small-town setting. The audiobook narration brings tension and emotion to life. A gripping, immersive, and highly recommended listen for supernatural fiction fans.

Healing Touch, Heavy Burden

Telly D. Young is a protagonist worth rooting for. The audiobook examines the price of extraordinary abilities with suspense and emotion. The narration brings every moment to life, and Alder Bend’s tension keeps the story compelling. A thoughtful, thrilling, and highly recommended listen.

The Story and The Way ( Nathan) The Narrator Brought It To Life

This book was excellent. What would you do if you had a gift so unique you were hunted? You can't follow your dreams . Because they want you and would find you. Nathan did a superb performance of presenting it, Clear and just a little spooky. He brought it to life. I highly recommend this audio.