Book Review: “Two Lost Souls”
Title: Two Lost Souls
Author: Rick Powell
Collaborators:
Foreword: Pita Black
Editor: Marie Moldovan and Joseph Mykut
Publication Date: August 28, 2024
Language: English
Format: Paperback
ISBN-10: 1998213382
ISBN-13: 978-1998213382
Synopsis: “Two Lost Souls”
Two Lost Souls is a haunting novella that explores the fragile boundary between love and obsession, life and death. Rick Powell, the Father of Mannequins, delivers a tale steeped in supernatural dread and emotional intensity.
David believed his bond with his wife Helen was unbreakable—until grief and desperation led him to a moonlit graveyard, seeking answers in the whispers of the dead. As he confronts the shadows of his past and the spectral echoes of his choices, David must decide how far he’s willing to go to keep love alive.
This story is a meditation on mourning, madness, and the cost of clinging too tightly to what’s already gone. Powell’s narrative invites readers to question reality, and whether the veil between worlds is as thin as memory itself.
Writing Style
Rick Powell’s writing in Two Lost Souls is intimate, eerie, and emotionally raw. His style is marked by:
Sparse yet evocative prose that heightens the psychological tension
Poetic flourishes that lend beauty to even the darkest scenes
A slow-burning narrative that builds dread through atmosphere and introspection
Powell’s ability to blend horror with heartfelt emotion makes this novella a standout in the genre. The story reads like a whispered confession from beyond the veil—aching, unsettling, and unforgettable.
A Bit About the Author…
Rick Powell is a prolific horror writer based in Oak Forest, Illinois. His work has appeared in Infernal Ink Magazine, Bon Appetit: Stories & Recipes for Human Consumption, and The Ladies & Gentlemen of Horror series.
His previous titles include:
My Soul Stained My Seed Sour
More Regrets Than Glories
A Vault of Whispers
Powell’s fiction often explores themes of grief, obsession, and the supernatural, with a voice that is both poetic and piercing. Known for his ability to evoke visceral emotion and creeping dread, Powell continues to push the boundaries of horror literature with each new release.
Availability
Available at major online retailers such as Amazon
Sincerely,
Marie Moldovan
CEO of I Ain't Your Marionette Press