{"product_id":"the-promise-of-lost-things-paperback","title":"The Promise of Lost Things - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHelene Dunbar\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*IPPY Award Silver Medalist Young Adult Fiction - General\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRuss 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWillow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAsher 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRuss, Willow, and Asher all have their own agendas for St. Hilaire, but one thing's for certain, no one will be resting in peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for readers looking for: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eghost town books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyoung adult lgbt books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eatmospheric stories\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\"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\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Dunbar invokes small-town intrigue and plentiful atmosphere with this \u003cstrong\u003ehaunting, romantic \u003c\/strong\u003etale.\"--\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\"Fantastic elements layered in with\u003cstrong\u003e poignant, human moments\u003c\/strong\u003e of grief make this ghost story a solid sequel. \"-- \u003cem\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children's Books (BCCB)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.72 x 8.25 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 05, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766834888992,"sku":"9781492667407","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d2f1581e836f4a5413a90945097dcacc.webp?v=1780299841","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-promise-of-lost-things-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}