Prelude for Lost Souls is a beautiful book by author Helene Dunbar.
For fans of Nova Ren Suma, Maggie Steifvater and Maureen Johnson. The gripping story of choosing your own path, the family we create for ourselves, and confronting the ghosts of your past.

In the town of St. Hilaire, most make a living talking to the dead. During the summer, the town gates open to tourists seeking answers while all activities are controlled by The Guild, an evil ruling body that sees everything.

Dec Hampton has lived there all his life, but since his parents died, he hasn’t been there anymore. He knew he had to leave before anyone had 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 vehicle, maybe even a great one. He sacrificed himself for his gift and would do anything he could to join The Guild, even pursuing dark forces and making contact with the most elusive ghost in town.

When the train of Annie Krylova, the piano prodigy whose music is Dec’s main source of solace, breaks down outside of town, it sets off an unexpected chain of events. And in St. Hilaire, it’s no coincidence.

I read about this book on Goodreads and was anticipating it to be released. I was on vacation when it came out but I bought it as soon as I got home.
The story takes place in St. Hilaire, a town of mediums who earn their living every year in the summer, caters to the grieving people’s desire to communicate with the dead. The central characters are three teenagers: Dec, Russ and Annie. The supporting characters are Tristan, a ghost, and Ian MacKenzie, a talented but deceased teenager who had a huge impact on the town and the many individuals he left behind.
Dec comes from a long line of powerful means and Russ is his best friend. Russ moved to St. Hliaire from elsewhere, but his ancestors lived there and he is a very talented medium. Annie is a world famous concert pianist stuck in St. Hilaire to wait for the ship to be repaired. All three have experienced a devastating loss in their lives. Their losses connect them to Tristan, a mysterious spirit that lives in Dec’s house and someone Dec has known for as long as he can remember.

• Prelude for Lost Souls

• By: Helene Dunbar

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