kristin o'donnell tubb
author of books for middle grade readers
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The Witch Haven meets Divine Rivals in this magical tale of a young clairvoyant who gets dragged into a dangerous game of revenge alongside a mysterious thief in early 1900s New York City.
Stella Bohdan is never alone—never—and yet she is the loneliest person she knows, dead or alive. A gifted psychic who can hear the voices of spirits, all Stella wants is to con enough people to survive on the brutal New York City streets and find a way to deal with the tragic death of her sister.
Performing seances in parlor rooms and tarot readings by candlelight, Stella is barely holding on. Until she meets Pax, a mysterious young man who offers Stella an invitation and a promise: Join a secret group of talented mystics who explore the darker realms of spiritualism, and together they will get revenge on her sister’s killer.
But how can Stella admit she is the reason her sister is dead?
In the hope of righting past wrongs, Stella joins Pax and his team of mystics. It’s soon clear there is more behind their partnership than just vengeance.
They must tread carefully though, because in the world of spiritualism, not everything is what it seems—especially when communing with the unknown.
young adult: ages 14+
reviews
A STARRED review from Kirkus:
"A high-stakes page-turner of a thriller." Read the full review here.
From Publisher's Weekly:
"...an exuberant historical fantasy." Read the full review here.
From The Historical Novel Society:
"This young adult novel rattles along a great pace. It becomes a heist novel, full of charm and heart, with lots of twists, turns and uncertainties to keep the reader happily engaged." Read the full review here.
From the Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books:
"The heist is a true work of art..." Read the full review here.
blurbs
"Tubb has spun a gripping heist caper that explores the connection between the earthly world and the world of spirits, as well as the importance of found family and the ethics of revenge. I adored Stella, who possesses the ability to hear the (often hilarious) voices of those who passed on, and becomes caught up with a motley group of fellow mystics. Throw in Tubb’s meticulous depiction of 1912 Manhattan, and I’m done for. Electrifying."
—Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Stolen Queen
"Drawing on the fascinating history of the spiritualist movement, Kristin Tubb crafts a haunting, atmospheric story where grief, belief, and deception intertwine. Rich with historical texture, The Spiritualists reminds us that the voices of the past are never truly silent." -- Ruta Sepetys, New York Times bestselling author of Fountains of Silence and The Bletchley Riddle
"Rooted in true history and drenched in atmosphere, The Spiritualists delivers a cleverly constructed heist, morally messy characters, and an ending that lingers long after the final page. A haunting young adult debut by Tubb. Don't miss it!" -- Jennifer Lynn Alvarez, award-winning author of Lies Like Wildfire
“Morally gray misfits with hearts as gold as the secrets they keep join forces to run a heist? Yes please. Plus a found family tangled in the paranormal? Say less.” -- USA Today Bestseller Alisha Klapheke, author of the Bound by Dragons series
"Kristin O’Donnell Tubb’s YA debut is a bold and beautiful glimpse into the world of New York City in 1912. Seances, cons, and budding romance make this a page-turning read. Do not miss this heart-felt heist built on found family and gilded with ghostly magic.” -- Erica Ivy Rodgers, author of the Waking Hearts Duology
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