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