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Nearly Departed

By: Lucas Oakeley
Narrated by: Joseph Tweedale
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Joel Foster is a hapless twenty-something. His girlfriend, Beth Lewis, would likely have been a hapless twenty-something, too, had she not been obliterated by a very large cement truck. Some time after Beth’s tragic death, Joel is still trying to juggle grief with the world of modern dating. And while he still feels like a widower, he has to find a new love before three years is up.

The catch? Just as Joel thinks he’s finally falling for someone, he starts getting haunted by Beth.

It’s not a ghost story, it’s a love story. With ghosts.

©2025 Lucas Oakeley (P)2025 W.F. Howes Ltd Ghosts Horror Literature & Fiction Haunted Tear-jerking
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I loved this book - it's heartfelt, funny and astute. Just what I needed to get out of a reading slump! There's lots of hilarious observations about love, friendship, and being a 20-something in London and I really enjoyed the pacing, the characters, and the overall story - I didn't want it to end! I loved the narration as well, like a hug to the ears! Would definitely recommend this book.

A compelling, heartwarming listen

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Loved this story, not often a writer can convey humour as well as this! Made me think about life a little. The narrator was fabulous. Great book!

Funny and heartfelt

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