The
Plot:
The
cares of life are beginning to cloud fifteen-year-old Adam Short’s carefree
existence. Important exams are looming, his girlfriend Julie thinks he’s
unfocused, and right now he’s about to be late for the school trip. Neither his
teacher, nor Julie, will be pleased if he misses the bus.
Adam
has much bigger problems when, in an extraordinary accident, his soul is torn
from his body. His body loses all consciousness−reduced to a mere automaton
existence: eating when food is put in its mouth, moving when guided, reacting
only to touch. Meanwhile, Adam, discovering that ghosts are very much real, is
trapped without a body, and stuck in a place from which he cannot freely leave.
Only
the untiring efforts of his girlfriend Julie−who had never considered the
existence of a soul, and for whom the idea of ghosts is laughable−against the
advice of everyone around her, including her parents, Adam’s doctor, and his
best friend—can save Adam. Will she be able to figure out what has happened to
Adam? Even if she does, can Julie help Adam escape the scene of his accident,
and return the life to his body?
10%
of the author’s royalties will be donated to WWF, the World Wildlife Fund.
About the Author:
David
is a writer, ecologist and teacher from Dublin, Ireland, now living in Pamplona
Spain. He has a degree in environmental biology and doctorate in zoology,
specializing in deer biology, and is still involved in deer management in his
spare time.
As
an avid wildlife enthusiast and ecologist, much of David’s non-academic
writing, especially poetry, is inspired by wildlife and science. While some of
his stories and novels are contemporary, others seek to describe the science
behind the supernatural or the paranormal.
A
long-time member of The World Wildlife Fund, David has pledged to donate ten
percent (10%) of his royalties on all his hitherto published books to that
charity to aid with protecting endangered species and habitats.
You
can find out more and read some poems and short stories at http://davidjmobrien.wordpress.com/ and can join David on
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DavidJMOBrien.
Review:
When
a freak incident tears Adam Short’s soul from his body the morning of his class
trip, he doesn’t quite know or believe what’s happened to him. It’s not until
later in the day when he meets a ghost who experienced the same incident, but
whose body eventually died, that he realized what happened and figures out how
he might be able to reunite himself with his “comatose” body.
The
Soul of Adam Short is a paranormal
coming-of-age book that is thought-provoking as well as amusing. At a time when
most kids are worried about clothes, dances, and exams, Julie’s boyfriend is in
a semi-comatose state, and she’s having nightmares about being run over by a
flaming antique pick-up truck driven by two boys. When she wakes up, she’s sure
she can feel Adam in her room.
The
characters in this book are deeply-drawn. There are subplots around the
parents, live friends, and even ghost friends in addition to the main plot,
which kept me turning the pages. I highly recommend The Soul of Adam Short for all ages.
Author Website: http://davidjmobrien.wordpress.com/
Warnings: None
Length: 226 Pages
Digital Price: $3.99
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