The
death of a loved one is always a traumatic experience; our only wish is that
they have gone to a better place. What if that is only the beginning . . . .Harriet Stoker dies after falling from a balcony in the long abandoned Mulcure Hall.
Breaking in, Harriet is determined to discover if the myths about Mulcare Hall
are true. Trying to complete her photography assignment, Harriet is distracted
by the decaying ruin of the hall and the stories that swirl around her; when
she trips and falls several stories to the unforgiving concrete floor.
Waking
up, Harriet cannot believe she is dead, until she spots her mangled, bleeding
body. Instead she discovers she is now a ghost, along with Felix, Kasper, Rima
and Leah. All of whom have special powers.
Eager to make friends with the new arrival after being on their own for decades, the ghosts make her feel welcome.
Harriet
becomes obsessed with unleashing her own special power – but at what cost? If
she leaves Mulcare Hall she will disintegrate, leaving her trapped like so many
other occupants of the hall. Harriet learns these low energy ghosts are called
shells. Harriet’s death released energy and extended the lives of the
inhabitants of the hall. Her friends inform Harriet that they are the result of
23 students who died at the University’s dorm Mulcare Hall in unexplained
circumstances.
An
evil spirit lurks in the building with a plan and all the key players are in
place. Harriet meets Qi, a powerful spirit who resides in the basement – who
teaches Harriet how to absorb energy to feel more powerful. By doing this
Harriet discovers her special power is the ability to morph into other people.
Together
with the evil Tricksters, Harriet begins a quest for power, feeding the
addictive feeling of absorbing energy. But an unexpected source may derail
Harriet’s plans and challenge everything she believes in – will it be too late
to alter the descent into evil?
Author
Lauren James does not disappoint with her latest book, the twists and turns
will keep you guessing till the end.
Title: The Reckless Afterlife of Harriet Stoker
Author: Lauren James
Publisher: Walker Books, $18.99
Publication Date: 2 September 2020
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781406391121
For ages: 14+
Type: Young Adult Fiction
