Chasing the Sunset Book One in the Vision Catchers Series
What if your dreams didn’t disappear—they were just waiting to be found?
Lucy is trapped in a life that no longer fits. On the outside, she’s holding it together. On the inside, she’s unraveling. Then, one impulsive decision changes everything.
Enter Gabe—her Vision Catcher—an enigmatic guide sent to help her rediscover the dreams she’s forgotten and the self she buried. Swept into a mysterious 40-day Vision Quest, Lucy must confront the voices of doubt, untangle her past, and fight for a future shaped by her own truth.
But as she uncovers sabotage within the very system meant to protect her, the journey becomes bigger than just her healing. It becomes a quest to reclaim the light for others too.
Chasing the Sunset is a novel that blends emotional truth, contemporary magic, and a fiercely hopeful heart. Perfect for fans of The Midnight Library, The Alchemist, and Big Magic.
Published: October 1, 2025
Pages: 374
ISBN: 9781969299018
Reader Reviews
1 rating
Jolene C.
Magical realism isn’t usually my thing, so going in, I knew this wouldn’t automatically be a favorite genre for me. That said, I was more than willing to read it and support a new author, and I’m glad I did. Even when the mystical elements didn’t fully land for me personally, the message absolutely did.
The encouragement throughout the book really stood out. The reminders to never give up, to keep chasing your dreams, and to find your own version of happiness weren’t subtle, but they also didn’t feel wasted. Lucy’s journey is emotional and relatable in that “quietly unraveling while looking fine on the outside” kind of way, and that’s something many readers will recognize in themselves.
What I appreciated most is knowing that this story reflects the author’s own experience. Hope Epting Loschak revisited a book she started years ago, picked it back up, and finished her first novel. That alone makes the message hit harder. It’s proof that abandoned dreams aren’t failures, they’re just paused.
Overall, while magical realism kept this from being a higher rated read for me, Chasing the Sunset is sincere, hopeful, and encouraging. If you enjoy reflective stories about growth, second chances, and listening to that inner voice that won’t quite shut up, this book may really resonate with you.