The Soul Keepers

by Devon Taylor Narrated by William Dufris

Overview

"A fantastic high-stakes adventure on a ghost ship sailing forever into eternity, where every soul is (literally) worth fighting for-what's not to love?" -Rin Chupeco, author of The Bone Witch and The Girl from the Well

This thrilling audiobook is full of danger, stormy otherworld seas, ghost ships, and terrifying monsters.

Death is just the beginning.

After dying in a terrible car accident, Rhett awakens in the afterlife and is recruited to join the crew of the Harbinger, a colossal seafaring vessel tasked with ferrying the souls of the dead. To where exactly, no one knows. But the crew must get the souls there, and along the way protect them from vicious soul-eating monsters that will stop at nothing to take the ship and all of its occupants.

Rhett and his new friends have a hard enough time fighting back the monsters that grow bolder and more ferocious every day. But then a new threat emerges, a demon who wants something that Rhett has. And if she gets it, it could mean the end of everything... for both the living and the dead.

The Soul Keepers is a pulse-pounding, cinematic adventure by debut author Devon Taylor.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Praise for The Soul Keepers:

"A fantastic high-stakes adventure on a ghost ship sailing forever into eternity, where every soul is (literally) worth fighting for—what's not to love? Devon Taylor weaves an endearing tale of friendship and loss with heart-stopping action and a whole lot of terrifying monsters. You'll root for Rhett and his fellow reapers through every twist and turn!" —Rin Chupeco, author of The Bone Witch and The Girl from the Well

"I was on the edge of my seat straight through Soul Keepers! The universe just sucks you in and refuses to spit you back out. I can honestly say there's nothing else quite like it out there. I loved this book and I can't wait to read it again!!!" —Lillian, reader on SwoonReads.com

“I was hooked from the beginning.” —Chloe, reader on SwoonReads.com

“Definitely different from anything I’ve ever read before, and I’ve read a lot of books.” —Rachel Carrington, reader on SwoonReads.com

“It’s so good! I don’t want to stop reading!” —MorMat, reader on SwoonReads.com

School Library Journal

07/01/2018
Gr 9 Up—Following a stranger named Basil to the Harbinger—an otherworldly ship of souls—Rhett is stunned to learn that he and his parents were killed in a car accident. No one can tell him the Harbinger's destination, but he quickly learns that he is now a syllector and will help collect souls and save them from wandering the world confused. The overwhelming personal changes he faces take a back seat to his new cause; his concerns for the souls of his parents and threats from psychons, monsters who eat souls, become his priority. This pirate thriller starts off running and doesn't stop, but the relationships between Rhett and his new companions—all young like himself—mirror the reality of the adolescent need for acceptance in a way that transcends entertainment. Rhett may be only 17, but he matures beyond his youth as he finds purpose in the meaningfulness of his work. The strong character development in this story gives layers to the engaging fantasy element. VERDICT This series starter will please teens who enjoy the ghostly tales and dark sarcasm of Neil Gaiman and Ransom Riggs.—Kerry Sutherland, Akron-Summit County Public Library

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169198331
Publisher:	Macmillan Audio
Publication date:	08/28/2018
Series:	The Soul Keepers , #1
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

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