"This is not a nice story." So begins the tale of Trace, a Boy who learns about the nature of power on an Island most have only heard of in children's stories. Peter Pan by way of Lord of the Flies, The Found Boys details Trace's transformation from silent devotee of a mysterious, seemingly all-powerful figure called He Himself, to a person who takes control of his life by refusing to accept the origin stories crafted by He Himself to explain and constrain the world. Shaken by a small, toy House he finds in the Twisted Wood one day, Trace goes on a journey to understand where he really came from, encountering mermaids, crows who speak in riddles, and robots, among other fantastic creatures, along the way, and overcoming bitter betrayals from those he has come to trust the most. In his quest to leave the Island and get back Home, Trace must decide if he is willing to grow up and destroy the only home he has ever known. The Found Boys is not a very nice story, but it is a needful one for those who have ever felt lost in dark woods.