The In-Betweens

Mira Ptacin's haunting account explores the enduring legacy of Camp Etna, a Maine community of Spiritualists and mediums committed to connecting with the afterlife since 1876. Through immersive storytelling that combines memoir, ethnography, and investigation, the book sheds light on a tradition rooted in faith, uncertainty, and the human desire for connection beyond mortality. It offers a compelling look at a community that has maintained its practices through centuries, reflecting contemporary questions about spirituality and the afterlife.