Prelude for Lost Souls

Prelude for Lost Souls

Author: Helene Dunbar

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2020-08-04

Total Pages: 291

ISBN-13: 1492667382

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"Ghost story, love story, and mystery in equal measure, Helene Dunbar's Prelude for Lost Souls is filled with unforgettable characters who reveal the many ways a life can be haunted. Perfect for fans of The Raven Boys."—Lisa Maxwell, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Magician series From 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. In 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. Dec 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. His 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. But 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. Perfect for readers looking for: ghost town books young adult lgbt books atmospheric stories Praise for Prelude for Lost Souls: "Dunbar invokes small-town intrigue and plentiful atmosphere with this haunting, romantic tale."—Publishers Weekly "A quietly compelling story."—Kirkus Reviews "Mesmerizing and haunting, 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."—The Nerd Daily Also by Helene Dunbar: We Are Lost and Found


The Promise of Lost Things

The Promise of Lost Things

Author: Helene Dunbar

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2022-07-05

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 1492667412

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*IPPY Award Silver Medalist Young Adult Fiction - General A medium desperate to save his town, a grieving brother wanting revenge, and a girl who's decided to end ghosts once and for all, converge in the town of St. Hilaire, where the spirits of the dead roam the streets and there's no such thing as resting in peace. Russ Griffin has always wanted to be a fantastic medium. Growing up in the town of St. Hilaire, where most residents make their living by speaking to the dead, means there's a lot of competition, and he's always held his own. But Russ knows the town he loves is corrupt, and he's determined to save it before the sinister ruling body, The Guild, ruins all he's ever wanted. Willow Rogers is St. Hilaire royalty. An orphan, raised by The Guild, she's powerful and mysterious. But she has secrets that might change everyone's fate. She's done with St. Hilaire, done with helping spirits move on. She wants to end the cycle for good and rid the town of ghosts, even if that means destroying the only home she's ever known. Asher Mullen lost his sister, and his parents can't get over her death. They sought answers in St. Hilaire and were turned away. Now they want revenge. Asher is tasked with infiltrating the town, and he does that by getting to know Russ. The only problem is, he might be falling for him, which will make betraying him that much harder. Russ, Willow, and Asher all have their own agendas for St. Hilaire, but one thing's for certain, no one will be resting in peace. Perfect for readers looking for: ghost town books young adult lgbt books atmospheric stories Praise for Prelude for Lost Souls: "Ghost story, love story, and mystery in equal measure, Helene Dunbar's Prelude for Lost Souls is filled with unforgettable characters who reveal the many ways a life can be haunted. Perfect for fans of The Raven Boys."—Lisa Maxwell, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Magician series "Dunbar invokes small-town intrigue and plentiful atmosphere with this haunting, romantic tale."—Publishers Weekly "A quietly compelling story."—Kirkus Reviews "Mesmerizing and haunting, 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."—The Nerd Daily "Fantastic elements layered in with poignant, human moments of grief make this ghost story a solid sequel. "— Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (BCCB)


We Are Lost and Found

We Are Lost and Found

Author: Helene Dunbar

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2019-09-03

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 1492681059

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From "the queen of heartbreaking prose" (Paste) Helene Dunbar, We Are Lost and Found is a young adult realistic fiction novel in the vein of The Perks of Being a Wallflower about three friends coming-of-age against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis in the early 1980s. Michael is content to live in the shadow of his best friends, James and Becky. Plus, his brother, Connor, has already been kicked out of the house for being gay and laying low seems to be Michael's only chance at avoiding the same fate. To pass the time before graduation, Michael hangs out at The Echo where he can dance and forget about his father's angry words, the pressures of school, and the looming threat of AIDS, a disease that everyone is talking about, but no one understands. Then he meets Gabriel, a boy who actually sees him. A boy who, unlike seemingly everyone else in New York City, is interested in him and not James. And Michael has to decide what he's willing to risk to be himself. This book is perfect for: Readers who want stories centering gay boys coming of age Parents and educators looking for realistic historical fiction for teens Fans of Becky Albertalli, Adam Silvera, and Stephen Chbosky Praise for We Are Lost and Found: "Dunbar painstakingly populates the narrative with 1980s references—particularly to music—creating a vivid historical setting... A painful but ultimately empowering queer history lesson."—Kirkus Reviews "It's a certain type of magic that Helene Dunbar managed with this story... A hauntingly beautiful, yet scarring story that captures the struggles of figuring out who you are while facing the uncertainties of the world, a story that should be mandatory reading for all."—The Nerd Daily "We Are Lost and Found absolutely sparkles... she so perfectly, so evocatively captures the angst, uncertainty, and shaky self-confidence of adolescence that it might make you wince."—Echo Magazine Optioned for a major motion picture adaptation by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau's production company, Ill Kippers!


These Gentle Wounds

These Gentle Wounds

Author: Helene Dunbar

Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.

Published: 2014-05-08

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 0738741450

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Five years after his mother killed herself and three of his siblings, Gordie lives with his halfbrother Kevin. It is an ideal arrangement, until Gordie’s absentee father comes back into the picture, demanding a place in his life. Now the only one who can help Gordie is himself ... if he can confront the past and take back his future.


Lost Souls

Lost Souls

Author: Diana Peschier

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2019-11-28

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 1786736608

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How did the Victorians view mental illness? After discovering the case-notes of women in Victorian asylums, Diana Peschier reveals how mental illness was recorded by both medical practitioners and in the popular literature of the era, and why madness became so closely associated with femininity. Her research reveals the plight of women incarcerated in 19th century asylums, how they became patients, and the ways they were perceived by their family, medical professionals, society and by themselves.


Lost Souls

Lost Souls

Author: Sheila Fitzpatrick

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2024-11-12

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 0691230021

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"A history of the roughly half a million Soviet "displaced persons" post-WWII that looks at how ordinary people caught up in the deepening Cold War sought resettlement"--


My Soul On Ice

My Soul On Ice

Author: Anne-Remy Jones

Publisher: FriesenPress

Published: 2024-01-04

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 1039184014

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Five decades of marriage. Such a milestone should be a cause for celebration. But that never happened—not in any conventional way. For Anne-Remy Jones, a woman in her seventies, life as she knew it had been derailed by a dark secret. One that her stoic but steadfast husband had harboured for more than a decade. Lies. Betrayal. Rage. When the world came crashing down around Jones, it set off shockwaves that threatened to destroy everything she held dear. Despite her disbelief and anger, Jones realized she had to find an out-of-the- box way to cope, or risk losing everything. In this sometimes-shocking memoir, My Soul on Ice: An Unconventional Third Way to Rebuild a Life after Betrayal, Jones recalls the people and places that helped shape her worldview. She tells her story with aplomb, interspersing her present-day upheaval with recollections over the decades. One constant during Jones’ peripatetic life, moving from the US to the UK, Asia, and eventually settling in Canada, is pondering the path not taken. Leaving behind her first love. Choosing to deprioritize her career. Trusting her husband. Jones tries to come to terms with the past while gaining the courage to redefine the present, along with the meaning of marriage, on her own terms.


Saving Lost Souls

Saving Lost Souls

Author: Manon Riendeau

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2012-03-27

Total Pages: 387

ISBN-13: 1469149540

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Who know what life hold for us, for Jackie Johansson her life change after a life threatening car accident gave her a new ability, to communicate with the dead, however she wasnt expecting that her own life would be in danger just by helping out ghosts. A change for better or for worse? Only time will tell what her future hold for her and her son as she embark in an adventure of finding a serial killer while keeping her sanity. Will she make it out alive? Or will she become a ghost herself?


Stories of Lost Souls

Stories of Lost Souls

Author: Peter F Damsberg

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2018-10-05

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 0244122229

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Stories from the edge of reality which impinge upon the reality of the present. Mysteries, murders, and fantastic tales.


In the Valley of Lost Souls

In the Valley of Lost Souls

Author: Diana van Eyk

Publisher: Balboa Press

Published: 2015-02-24

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1504327500

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Follow the stories of Dagmar and Ross: middle aged, newly homeless, and with no apparent options. Invited into a house that appears from the outside to be abandoned, they learn the survival skills needed to live in a society that treats people as disposable. They discover how some have adapted to living in the margins. As they tune in to the voice of Anima Mundi, the soul of our planet, they weave a path through the fabric of their community, exploring themes of pipelines, despair, loss, and recovery. Join them as they discover the healing power of caring, restoring our planet, forming healthy relationships, listening deeply, and building community.