Publisher's Synopsis
Giving Up Your Ghosts is about Parker Hale, a young boy who is still recovering from a traumatic loss nearly two years before. The death of his father not only changed Parker's life, but began a series of events that is shrouded in mystery and amnesia. Since the passing of his father, Parker's mother has moved on, found a new boyfriend and birthed a new son, but Parker feels stuck in the past. Not only is he haunted by missing memory, but Parker is also taunted by strange nightmares, vivid illusions that might hold the key to his missing time. After befriending the new girl in town, Sarah Ann, Parker begins to unravel the truth. What happened the night his father died? And what secrets hide in Deep Shadow Forest?
Parker is a teenager wrestling with the traumas of his past and the mystery of his fractured memory. Haunted by dreams of eerie woods and twisted trees, his life takes an unexpected turn when he meets the enigmatic Sara Ann. As Parker battles grief, guilt, and the shadows of his mind, Sara Ann becomes both a source of comfort and a link to a deeper mystery in the cursed trailer park they call home.
What lies within the dark depths of the forest? What truth is Parker's subconscious trying to suppress? And can he confront the ghosts of his past before they consume him?
Giving Up Your Ghosts is a chilling coming-of-age tale, weaving psychological horror with heartfelt moments of resilience. Fans of Stephen King's IT and The Outsider will find themselves enthralled by Jackson Arthur's hauntingly lyrical prose and unforgettable characters.
