Soulmare

by David M. Cameron

The Highlands of Papua New Guinea are used as a link between the real and the unreal world. This mysterious land, only discovered just prior to WWII, accepts the existence of magic and forces of the occult that the Western world scorns. Cries across space and time are heard in the Perth suburbs of Western Australia and take the Stedman family where no family should go. This novel, for the middle grades and older, moves at a fast pace, with humour, insight and real tension. Life in the suburbs is shaken by events that lead the family from their strange, but very ordinary existence, into one where the safety of the children is threatened. Family, school and growing up is explored with insight and validity. A modern family, a modern book dealing with a timeless horror, in the tradition of Spielberg and Stranger Things.

153 pages, Paperback

Published October 2, 2017

About the author

David M Cameron was born in Leeds, Yorkshire. He is married with four sons and three grandchildren. David has lived in England, Papua New Guinea, and Perth Western Australia, where he has been for the last thirty years. He has written two novels for children, Wickergate and Soulmare, and For All Time is his fifth and final book in the Moondial Series for adults. David also has a weekly blog of his ‘Cup of Tea Tales’ that tell some of his life’s stories on growing up in Leeds during the 1950s. He has published two thrillers Dead Men Don't Snore and A Trembling of Finches in the Gordon Bennet series. More recently he released Just After Midnight and They Are Back, science fiction YA thrillers. His latest book is Slipshod which is a thriller/whodunnit with a twist.
More information on both David's music and books can be found on his website/blog:

http://davidmcameronauthormusician.com

Reviews

[V.K. May · Rating 5 out of 5]

HIGHLY IMAGINATIVE AND GRIPPING. Having spent a few of my childhood years in Papua New Guinea, and experienced the sense of magic and mystery there, I was intrigued to read this book. And it did not disappoint. The story pivots around young Andrew Stedman who lives in Australia with his family. Despite the distance, curious and sensitive young Andrew manages to form a psychic connection to an isolated village in Papua New Guinea. Unwittingly, he unlocks an evil spirit and must do all he can to stop it from causing any more harm.

[A.D. Bollen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Soulmare is a fun, well written YA adventure story about a boy named Andrew who gets stuck with an unlikable teacher. At the start of the school year, he struggles but discovers his peculiar teacher has fascinating stories about his time in Papua New Guinea. Strange dreams taking him to another world and beast like monsters keep the story fresh and interesting. Another great read from David M Cameron.