The Last Spirits of Manhattan

"The Last Spirits of Manhattan transports readers to 1956 Manhattan, where the glamorous and eerie collide in a narrative as intricate as the city itself. At the heart of the novel is Carolyn, a spirited young woman who flees her mundane Midwest life, finding herself amidst the spectral chaos of a party hosted by none other than Alfred Hitchcock. Set in a crumbling mansion owned by her enigmatic great-aunts, Carolyn is thrust into a world where the line between reality and the supernatural blurs. Here, real ghosts, including the whimsical Snug and the remorseful Uncle James, mingle with legends like Charles Addams and Henry Fonda. As Carolyn grapples with romantic entanglements and ghostly encounters, she uncovers long-buried family secrets, challenging her understanding of love, loyalty, and legacy."-- Provided by publisher.

John A. McDermott was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin. He now serves on the board of directors for the Writers’ League of Texas and teaches creative writing at Stephen F. Austin State University. Prior to teaching, he worked as an actor, bartender, house painter, and advertising copywriter. He lives in Nacogdoches with his wife and teenage daughter. This is his first novel.