The Possessions

In Sara Flannery Murphy's captivating literary debut, The Possessions, a young woman named Eurydice channels the dead for a living through the Elysian Society, where she assists clients in reconnecting with lost loved ones. Bound by her own routines and the numbing effects of the lotuses she consumes, Edie's life takes a thrilling turn when she becomes infatuated with Patrick, the widower of a woman she channels, leading her to blur the lines between memory, desire, and her own precarious existence. As she delves deeper into Patrick's life, the unfolding mystery surrounding his wife's death and Edie's hidden secrets create a suspenseful narrative filled with obsession and dark truths, culminating in an unforgettable conclusion.