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Perfect for fans of everything from Lockwood & Co. to The Haunting of Hill House, this gothic graphic novel follows a young medium with the gift—or curse, as some might say—to communicate with the dead. This ghost story “powerfully, tenderly, and empathetically examines death, grief, and the afterlife” raved Kirkus in a starred review!

Dorian Leith can see ghosts. Not only that, he listens to their problems and tries to help them move on to the afterlife. It’s a gift that’s made him an outcast to everyone in town. That is except for his dearly departed grandmother, who he’s partnered with to turn this paranormal ability into an honest living, and the local bookshop owner, who seems to be the only non-deceased person willing to give him a chance. But it’s all worth it to Dorian, who feels like he’s been given a bigger purpose. A chance to save those who cannot save themselves.

Then one day, the key to Death’s Door is stolen, trapping all the ghosts in the land of the living. Since he’s only one who can see them, the spirits rely on Dorian to retrieve the key before it is too late. If they can’t move on, they’ll soon be consumed by a ghostly rot that has begun to plague them.

As it continues to fester and spread, and the ghosts become desperate for relief, Dorian must do whatever it takes to find a way to bring peace to the restless dead—even if that peace comes at the cost of his own….

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★"Taylor deftly navigates heavy themes. . .emphasizing the importance of rest and boundaries rather than unending sacrifice and offering a love letter to altruists. The dynamic artwork includes humorous touches and shows an atmospheric Victorian world inhabited by racially diverse people. Powerfully, tenderly, and empathetically examines death, grief, and the afterlife." —Kirkus, starred review

★ “A delicate yet lively color palette and expressive emotions bring diversely drawn characters to life. . .This heartwarming, emotionally intelligent tale inspired by Oscar Wilde and his Canterville Ghost novella contains many seamlessly executed examples of healthy communication and relationship dynamics without sacrificing the compelling storyline. An absolute must-read.” —Booklist, starred review

“This graphic novel has much to delight over: a Victorian-type setting, an adorable queer romance, ghosts, and plague doctor exorcists! Similar to TJ Klune’s Under the Whispering Door, the gentle story probes how grief can haunt us and how we must learn to let go. Readers will delight in the lovable characters and the beautiful illustrations. . .This ghostly fantasy has everything that fans of cozy, spooky books want in a story.”—School Library Journal

"Gentle, contemporary depictions of managing one’s own mental health and setting boundaries are woven throughout a warmly erudite graphic novel debut that’s rich with engaging lore. Taylor’s lush illustrations portray a visually diverse community that populates an imaginative world teeming with cozy bookshops, ghost cats, and glowing banshees, among other paranormal delights." —Publishers Weekly

“A must-read for fans of graphic novels and ghost stories alike. The Ghostkeeper is an evocative tale that weaves together the eerie presence of spirits with the poignant struggles of the living, creating a narrative that is both thrilling and deeply moving. With breathtaking artwork and a story that lingers long after the last page, this is a hauntingly beautiful testament to the power of memory and the enduring bond between the past and present.” —Aiden Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of Cemetery Boys and The Sunbearer Trials

"In the grand tradition of many classic ghost stories, this heartfelt tale is about being haunted by grief, the heavy pull of the past, and most importantly, finding the way to move forward." —Ethan M. Aldridge, bestselling creator of Estranged

About the Author

Johanna Taylor is an illustrator, concept artist with a BFA in Animation, and graphic novelist based in Salt Lake City. She is passionate about tabletop RPGs, comics, exploring topics of mental health through storytelling. Johanna also enjoys video games and reading Victorian classic novels over tea with her cat, Raven. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram @JohannaMation and see more of her work at JohannaMation.com.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers (July 23, 2024)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 059352666X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593526668
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ HL470L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.45 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.13 x 0.72 x 9.04 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #207,764 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #226 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction about Death & Dying
- #910 in Horror Manga (Books)
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Customers enjoy the book's visual quality. They find the artwork stunning and well-woven into the narrative. The story is described as charming, interesting, and fun.

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"...Taylor's art was also extremely evocative and emotive. I really enjoyed this one and look forward to reading what Taylor writes next." Read more

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"Oh my heavens - it was sooooo good. The ending bits really grabbed me, it really is a brilliant story and honestly it’s already helped me in my life...." Read more

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Customers find the story engaging and insightful. They appreciate the talented artist and storyteller. The ending bits really grab them, making it a brilliant story.

"Oh my heavens - it was sooooo good. The ending bits really grabbed me, it really is a brilliant story and honestly it’s already helped me in my life...." Read more

"...concepts of coping and healing even when it's scary, are woven nicely into the narrative. It was an interesting and fun ghostly read!" Read more

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Alycia Pace
Stunning art, Intensely captivating story, and meaningful takeaways
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2025
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Oh my heavens - it was sooooo good. The ending bits really grabbed me, it really is a brilliant story and honestly it’s already helped me in my life. It has already helped me deal with some of my fears. The story was incredible, and the art was AMAZING and totally drool worthy.

The characters, the art, the story - it was all incredible.

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Alycia Pace

Stunning art, Intensely captivating story, and meaningful takeaways

Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2025
Oh my heavens - it was sooooo good. The ending bits really grabbed me, it really is a brilliant story and honestly it’s already helped me in my life. It has already helped me deal with some of my fears. The story was incredible, and the art was AMAZING and totally drool worthy.

The characters, the art, the story - it was all incredible.

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Great story, helpful and meaningful message
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2024
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Beautiful and eye catching illustrations make this story so visually stunningly. The concepts of coping and healing even when it's scary, are woven nicely into the narrative. It was an interesting and fun ghostly read!

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Ella Saunders
literally amazing
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2025
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This whole book was great and I’m a big fan of the illustration
P.S. Also the recipe worked really well☺️

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Alexander Keane
Fun Book with a Great Message
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2024
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The Ghostkeeper is about Dorian Leith, a man who can see ghosts and has made work helping them find their peace and pass on to the next life.

He struggles to overcome the fears, mistrust, and bias of the townsfolk who see ghosts as nuisances at best and dangerous at worst. This leads to problems as the ghosts suffer "rot" as a result of fear and stress.

I really liked the characterization of Dorian, his grandmother, and Lucy the little girl. They all had motivations and character moments that felt true to life. Taylor's art was also extremely evocative and emotive.

I really enjoyed this one and look forward to reading what Taylor writes next.

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Wandering One
One of the best graphic novels of today.
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2024
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This is such a well written and charming (most of the time) story. The main character is a truly good person, who can't recognize his own limits. The ghosts take and take, and he gives so much, that it takes a truly cataclysmic event to help him see that everyone has to take a hand in their own healing. No one else can do it all for them. The creator of this book should be proud of this work.

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Brittany Francis
Graphic Novel that explores grief
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2024
"The Ghostkeeper" follows a young man with the ability to see ghosts. He makes a living by going to "haunted" houses and speaking with the ghosts as their therapist, to help them move into limbo and on through deaths door. But when a young, recently deceased girl steals the key to deaths door, ghosts are stuck in the world of the living and are no longer able to pass on to the next world. They need someone to help them get the key back, as well as cure their rot while they wait so they don't turn into banshees.

Pros:
-LGBT romance
-Really great artwork. Nice and colorful, with a color palette that makes ghosts and real people easily distinguishable from each other. The characters are drawn in a way that is pleasing to the eye and would be something that catches your attention
-Story makes sense and has a conclusive ending

Cons:
-I just felt that it was way too long. One of the story points is that the main character is supposed to be in an asylum, and that detracted from the story as it's just kind of brushed over in the end. It could have been cut as it was not important to the story whatsoever.

Overall, while the art is very enjoyable and the story started out very intriguing, I felt it a tad too long and started to lose enjoyment by the end. I think others would really like this, especially those who are into ghosts and the ability to talk with ghosts from the real world. It definitely explored grief and some more serious topics in a way that I believe could help others cope with loss.

3.5/5 stars

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Cozy fantasy-horror
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2024
This was a cute, kind of cozy, fantasy story. It's like a Victorian version of The Frighteners but with cozy lovey happy feelings and cute artwork. I enjoyed it but wasn't enthralled, and had to push myself a bit through parts when the dialogue becomes a bit of a slog (but this isn't From Hell either, so it's not a LOT of text for a comic like that one has lol). There's a good lesson about taking responsibility for your actions in there as well, which I was glad did manage to come through strong but not preachy.

When it comes to comics, most of the story should be told through the art but I felt like that wasn't done well here. It relies a bit too much on exposition, with the art just being there on many pages, not really adding much. Which is a shame because the art is VERY cute and pretty.

Overall a decent story that I can see some young teens and middle schoolers enjoying a lot.

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A well told story!
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2024
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Johanna Taylor’s new graphic novel, The Ghostkeeper, is a beautifully illustrated and well told story about a young man named Dorian Leith, who can see ghosts and who wants to help these ghosts find peace in their afterlife. The story is driven by a new arrival who causes (maybe! no spoilers!) something to happen which appears to prevent the ghosts from moving on with their afterlives. It’s a heartfelt story of love, loss and grief, and coming to grips with the power of choices each of us has. I’m looking forward to future works by this talented artists and storyteller.

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