The Reckless Afterlife of Harriet Stoker

A twisty, atmospheric and wickedly funny ghost story - for fans of supernatural thrillers and morally grey protagonists

By: Lauren James

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Paperback | 3 September 2020

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Paperback
432 Pages

Age
14+

Dimensions(cm)
2.7 x 19.8 x 12.9

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A sharp thriller with a twist of the supernatural from a masterful sci-fi writer.

“Lauren James is a genius.” SFX Magazine “Lauren James isn’t just headed for the stars – she’s already there.”
Samantha Shannon, author of The Priory of the Orange Tree

What if death is only the beginning? When Harriet Stoker dies falling from a balcony in a long-abandoned building, she discovers a world of ghosts with magical powers – shape-shifting, hypnosis, or even the ability to possess the living. As she learns more about their community, Harriet is willing to do anything to unleash her own power, even if it means destroying everyone around her. But when all of eternity is at stake, the afterlife can be a dangerous place to make an enemy. Because who knows what grudges people have been holding onto for millennia, just waiting for a reckless girl to give them the chance to get vengeance.

About the Author

Lauren James is the twice Carnegie-nominated author of The Quiet at the End of the World, The Loneliest Girl in the Universe, The Starlight Watchmaker and The Next Together series. She sold the rights to her first novel when she was twenty-one. Lauren teaches creative writing for Coventry University, WriteMentor and Writing West Midlands, and has written articles for numerous publications, including the Guardian and the Children’s Writers' and Artists' Yearbook. She is a passionate advocate of STEM further education, and all of her books feature scientists in prominent roles. She lives in the West Midlands.

Industry Reviews

Harriet Stoker is such a wild ride. Twisty plot, murderous ghosts, found family, slowburn romance I was hooked from the very first chapter and could not put this book down. With characters I instantly loved (and some I hated), this book is by far my favourite Lauren James story.
* Alice Oseman *

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