Published by G.P. Putnam's Sons Genres: Fiction, Horror, Mystery, thriller
Format: ARC, eBook
She is a mysterious woman who never goes by the same name, never ages, never stays too long, and never dies. She is an old soul. This is a different one folks and yet it is mesmerizing, gripping, intriguing, and horrific. It is also uniquely and wonderfully written and eerie.
When Jake and Mariko meet at an Osaka airport, they are complete strangers but over drinks learn that they have something in common – they both lost someone close to them in an unimageable and bizarre manner. Jake lost his best friend, and Mariko lost her twin brother. As they talk, Jake and Mariko learn that the ones they lost both met a dark-haired woman days before their deaths.
Jake sets out on a mission which takes him around the world, to find this elusive woman and along the way, learns the disturbing and unsettling stories of her victims. How they met the diabolical dark-haired woman and how meeting her changed their lives forever. The author weaves the victim’s testimonies/stories expertly together with the dark haired woman’s present day hunt for her next victim!
This was a riveting and captivating book that is more horrific than horror. It is unsettling, evokes unease, and dread. I enjoyed the writing, the descriptions, and the ominous vibe of the book. With each page turned, I wondered if Jake would ever find her and what would happen if he did. Would he get the answers he was looking for?
Old Soul is an original blending of horror and literary fiction. As I mentioned above, it is more horrific than horror. Plus, the ending! I found it to be very well done.
Thank you to Penguin Publishing Group | G.P. Putnam’s Sons and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
