The Reckless Afterlife of Harriet Stoker - A twisty, atmospheric and wickedly funny ghost story - for fans of supernatural thrillers and morally grey protagonists

Shortlisted for the 2021 CrimeFest Award for Best Crime Novel for Young Adults

Shortlisted for the 2022 Grampian Children’s Book Award

“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 after falling from a balcony in a long-abandoned building, she discovers a world of ghosts with magical powers – shape-shifting, hypnosis, even the ability to possess the living. Felix, Kasper, Rima and Leah welcome her into their world, eager to make friends with the new arrival. Yet Harriet is more interested in unleashing 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.