{"product_id":"prelude-for-lost-souls-paperback","title":"Prelude for Lost Souls - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHelene Dunbar\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Ghost story, love story, and mystery in equal measure, Helene Dunbar's \u003cem\u003ePrelude for Lost Souls\u003c\/em\u003e is filled with unforgettable characters who reveal the many ways a life can be haunted. Perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Raven Boys\u003c\/em\u003e.\"--Lisa Maxwell, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of The Last Magician series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom acclaimed author Helene Dunbar comes a spellbinding young adult book about a small town filled with spiritualists and one boy who wants out, perfect for readers who want teen ghost books and fans of Maggie Stiefvater, Maureen Johnson, and Nova Ren Suma.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the town of St. Hilaire, most make their living by talking to the dead. In the summer, the town gates open to tourists seeking answers while all activity is controlled by The Guild, a sinister ruling body that sees everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDec Hampton has lived there his entire life, but ever since his parents died, he's been done with it. He knows he has to leave before anyone has a chance to stop him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis best friend Russ won't be surprised when Dec leaves--but he will be heartbroken. Russ is a good medium, maybe even a great one. He's made sacrifices for his gift and will do whatever he can to gain entry to The Guild, even embracing dark forces and contacting the most elusive ghost in town.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when the train of Annie Krylova, the piano prodigy whose music has been Dec's main source of solace, breaks down outside of town, it sets off an unexpected chain of events. And in St. Hilaire, there are no such things as coincidences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for readers looking for: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eghost town books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eyoung adult lgbt books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eatmospheric stories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003ePrelude for Lost Souls\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Dunbar invokes small-town intrigue and plentiful atmosphere with this \u003cstrong\u003ehaunting, romantic tale\u003c\/strong\u003e.\"--\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A quietly \u003cstrong\u003ecompelling\u003c\/strong\u003e story.\"--\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eMesmerizing and haunting\u003c\/strong\u003e, Dunbar invites readers into a world of family secrets, anxious ghosts and a society's ruthless grasp for power that will leave you wanting more.\"--\u003cem\u003eThe Nerd Daily\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso by Helene Dunbar: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe Are Lost and Found\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.19 x 5.43 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 04, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47392663732402,"sku":"9781728259352","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/b93d3900336a248058334fece79230ec.webp?v=1777965565","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/prelude-for-lost-souls-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}