“A twisty and unpredictable afterlife tale. James’s hugely entertaining novel follows Harriet as she tries to adjust to her new life while creating mayhem all around.” – The i Paper And she’s really not very happy about it. “If you can’t get enough of books with ghosts, found family, anti-heroines, and ‘edge of your seat’ plot twists, say hello to The Reckless Afterlife of Harriet Stoker, the gripping new paranormal YA release from UKYA superstar, Lauren James (aka, your new favourite read.)” – United by Pop With characters I instantly loved (and some I hated) this book is my favourite Lauren James story” – Alice Oseman, author of Heartstopper Twisty plot, murderous ghosts, found family, slow-burn romance – I was hooked from the very first chapter and could not put this book down. “Dead character Harriet discovers a world of ghosts with magical powers – shape-shifting, hypnosis, even the ability to possess the living (great for fans of TV shows Upload and the Good Place)” – BookTrust Fans of anti-heroes, the found family trope, queer relationships, and cool mythology will enjoy this one!” – The Nerd Daily “A wildly original, pleasantly diverse and wickedly engaging supernatural thriller.

“This intriguing, often funny supernatural drama is full of diverse characters grappling with power, the value of loyalty and discovering that sometimes friends make the best family.” – The Sydney Morning Herald The cover was designed by Chloé Tartinville. The Reckless Afterlife of Harriet Stoker is published in the UK and Australia by Walker Books (2020).

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