Among Ghosts
Among Ghosts by Rachel Hartman, published by Random House on June 24, 2025, is a 400-page work that immerses readers in a unique ghost story set in the world of the bestselling Seraphina. The narrative follows Charl, a boy fleeing from a dragon and other dangers, as he seeks refuge in the haunted abbey of St. Muckle’s. This town, seemingly safe from greedy lords and marauding dragons, becomes a backdrop for Charl’s journey as he confronts the ghosts of his past and the challenges that threaten his newfound life.
Readers will find a richly woven tale that explores themes of history, magic, and fate. As Charl navigates the complexities of his surroundings, he encounters a treacherous nun, a chorus of murdered girls, and the formidable Battle Bishop. The story delves into the connections that bind individuals and the haunting memories that shape their lives. With elements of historical fiction, action, and fantasy, this edition invites readers to engage with a world where the past is never truly forgotten, and resilience is key to survival.
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Set in the world of New York Times bestseller Seraphina, a boy on the run from a dragon—among other dangers—seeks refuge in a haunted abbey in this wholly original ghost story about what haunts us, and what connects us.
A few things to know about the town of St. Muckle’s: It’s too out-of-the-way to interest greedy lords, and too damp and muddy for marauding dragons to burn. And anyone, from a humble serf to a runaway nun, may earn their freedom by living for a year and a day within the town walls. Seven years ago, Charl and his mother fled to St. Muckle’s and made it their safe-haven, building a new life in this so called Peasant’s Paradise. But when Charl sees something impossible—a ghost—soon the embers of his past are threatening to engulf his world in flame. A tragic accident is quickly followed by murder, a deadly plague, and a mercenary dragon.
Charl manages to escape to an abandoned abbey outside of town, but finds no safety within those ruined walls. A treacherous nun, a chorus of murdered girls, and the fearsome Battle Bishop await, ready to ensnare him in a complex web of history, magic and fate. For some things should never be forgotten, however much they haunt us, and Charl will need all his wisdom and resiliency if he is to fight for the world he knows…and the people he calls home.
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