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Lost Souls Meet Under a Full Moon

A poignant journey through life, loss, and connection

Mizuki Tsujimura author Yuki Tejima translator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Transworld Publishers Ltd

Publishing:3rd Apr '25

£14.99

This title is due to be published on 3rd April, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

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This captivating story explores the emotional reunions between the living and the deceased, inviting readers to reflect on their own connections. Lost Souls Meet Under a Full Moon offers a poignant narrative.

In Lost Souls Meet Under a Full Moon, readers are introduced to Ayumi, a young man who facilitates extraordinary reunions between the living and the deceased. Each encounter is governed by strict rules: the departed cannot have been summoned by anyone else, they may refuse the meeting, and the reunion must take place under the light of a full moon. As Ayumi navigates these poignant moments, he helps his clients confront unresolved feelings and questions left behind by their loved ones’ passing.

The narrative unfolds through a series of touching stories. An anxious woman seeks solace from a celebrity who once offered her kindness, while a family man grapples with his mother's will. A schoolgirl, after a tragic accident, longs for closure from her former best friend, and a salary man yearns for answers from the only woman he ever loved. Each reunion reveals layers of emotional complexity, allowing the readers to ponder the deeper connections we share with those who have left us.

Lost Souls Meet Under a Full Moon is not just a tale of grief and longing; it is also a celebration of kindness, compassion, and the enduring bonds that transcend life and death. With its blend of suspense and heart, this million-copy Japanese bestseller invites readers to reflect on their own relationships and the people they wish to see once more.

ISBN: 9780857529657

Dimensions: 216mm x 135mm x 20mm

Weight: 300g

320 pages