Spirits
by Tony Barone

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Kevin, a young boy part of a lineage that goes back generations, discovers an unexpected connection with a spirit. A spirit in need of help, not any help, his help. Unknown to him, he and his beloved grandfather are what ‘the elders’ from the past called ‘walkers’ and ‘speakers’. It is gift, a gift that comes with responsibility, and the ability to respond with courage and wisdom, and the profound importance of listening to the world around him. Through his first encounter with Lisa, Kevin gains a deeper understanding of the spirit world and its workings, the passage of time and spirits, and the interconnectedness of all living things to the world of spirits. The story of Spirits is about finding solace and truth, embracing your responsibilities as a friend when ‘loss’ has entered, and kindness that can be found in all of us at the most unexpected times.

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When Tony Barone turned sixty-five, he promised himself a gift—to finally put down some of the words and stories he had been carrying around for some time. Spirits is the second of these, marking the beginning of this new chapter in his novel journey.

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