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The Ghostkeeper

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Author

Johanna Taylor

Genre

YA – Fantasy, YA – Horror

Release Date

July 23, 2024

Publisher

Penguin Teen, Putnam

Tags

Queer

Categories , , Tag Product ID: 20020

Description

Perfect for fans of everything from Lockwood & Co to The Haunting of Hill House, this gothic graphic novel follows a young medium with the gift—or curse, as some might say—to communicate with the dead.

Dorian Leith can see ghosts. Not only that, he listens to their problems and tries to help them move on to the afterlife. It’s a gift that’s made him an outcast to everyone in town. That is except for his dearly departed grandmother, who he’s partnered with to turn this paranormal ability into an honest living, and the local bookshop owner, who seems to be the only non-deceased person willing to give him a chance. But it’s all worth it to Dorian, who feels like he’s been given a bigger purpose. A chance to save those who cannot save themselves.

Then one day, the key to Death’s Door is stolen, trapping all the ghosts in the land of the living. Since he’s only one who can see them, the spirits rely on Dorian to retrieve the key before it is too late. If they can’t move on, they’ll soon be consumed by a ghostly rot that has begun to plague them.

As it continues to fester and spread, and the ghosts become desperate for relief, Dorian must do whatever it takes to find a way to bring peace to the restless dead—even if that peace comes at the cost of his own….

About the Author

Illustration of author Johanna Taylor

J

ohanna (she/her, pron. Joe-HANNAH) is an American freelance illustrator, concept artist with a BFA in Animation, and graphic novelist currently working on THE GHOSTKEEPER (Penguin Razorbill, 2024). An abiding love of Zelda, Lord of the Rings, and Dungeons & Dragons inspired her to become an artist with a passion for fantasy, magic, and collaborative storytelling. She is an avid player of tabletop RPGs and contributed artwork to the ENnie award-nominated Uncaged Anthology, The Venture Maidens Campaign Guide, and other RPG-based publications. She also enjoys reading Victorian classic novels over tea, nordic skiing, and feeding crows.

Johanna is represented by Laurel Symonds at the KT Literary.

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