Postcards from Dead People

Genre: Fiction
Premise: “The dead have stories to tell—if you’re willing to listen.”
Synopsis:
Postcards from Dead People is a haunting supernatural thriller that weaves mystery, grief, and the unexplainable into a tale about the bonds that transcend life and death.The story follows Clara Hayes, a grieving widow trying to rebuild her life after the sudden death of her husband, Elliot.
Just as she begins to find her footing, Clara receives a postcard in the mail—one with no return address and written in Elliot’s handwriting. The message is innocuous enough, a memory of a place they visited together during their honeymoon, but the signature is unmistakable: “Forever yours, Elliot.”At first, Clara dismisses the postcard as a cruel prank. But when more arrive, each one referencing intimate details of their life together that no one else could possibly know, Clara begins to question the boundaries between the living and the dead. As the postcards grow more specific—and more urgent—she realizes they are leading her toward something. But what?
Determined to find answers, Clara begins to investigate the origins of the postcards. Her search leads her to Maggie Lin, a mysterious psychic who claims to have a connection to the afterlife. Maggie warns Clara that Elliot’s messages are part of something much larger—and much darker. According to Maggie, the postcards are not just from Elliot; they are also a warning. Someone—or something—does not want Clara to uncover the truth about her husband’s death.
As Clara digs deeper, she discovers unsettling connections between Elliot and a shadowy organization known as The Veil Society, a group obsessed with bridging the gap between life and death. Elliot, it turns out, was involved in an experimental project that sought to communicate with the dead. But the project went horribly wrong, resulting in several mysterious deaths—including, possibly, Elliot’s.The closer Clara gets to the truth, the more dangerous her quest becomes. She begins to experience strange phenomena: lights flicker in her home, whispers echo in empty rooms, and shadowy figures seem to follow her wherever she goes.
At the same time, the postcards take on an ominous tone, warning her to stop her investigation before it’s too late.With the help of Maggie and Detective Aaron Cross, a skeptical but kind-hearted investigator who has his own reasons for wanting to expose The Veil Society, Clara pieces together the truth about Elliot’s death. She discovers that he was on the verge of a breakthrough—one that could have proven the existence of life after death. But someone within The Veil Society betrayed him, silencing him to protect their secrets.In a heart-stopping climax, Clara confronts the leaders of The Veil Society in the very laboratory where Elliot conducted his experiments.
There, she finds evidence of his final moments and uncovers the horrifying truth about the cost of their experiments. But as she attempts to expose them, Clara is faced with an impossible choice: follow the clues Elliot left behind and risk her own life, or let the truth die with him.Postcards from Dead People is a gripping and emotional story of love, loss, and the unbreakable bonds that connect us to the ones we’ve lost. It combines supernatural suspense with a deeply human exploration of grief, making it perfect for readers who loved The Lovely Bones and The Thirteenth Tale.
Target Audience: Fans of supernatural mysteries and emotionally charged thrillers.
Approximate Book Length: 75,000 words

Why It’s a Bestseller:

Unique Premise: Combines supernatural elements with a deeply emotional mystery, creating high intrigue.
Emotional Depth: Explores grief and love in a way that resonates with readers while keeping them on the edge of their seats.
Twisty Plot: Packed with secrets, conspiracies, and surprises that keep readers guessing until the very end.
Cinematic Appeal: The haunting imagery and suspenseful narrative make it a perfect candidate for adaptation into film or television.