Letters To The Lost

Letters To The Lost is a heartfelt contemporary novel about grief, connection, and the surprising ways two strangers can heal each other. Through Juliet Young's letters to her late mother and Declan Murphy's thoughtful replies, the book invites readers who love moving stories of love, loss, and resilience—teens and grownups alike—to step into a quiet, intimate world where words become a lifeline. Written in an intimate epistolary voice, Letters To The Lost unfolds as Juliet's longing pours into letters to her mother, and Declan's replies grow into a careful, growing conversation. The format—letters crossing between two wounded souls—gives the reading a sense of candor and immediacy, making the experience feel personal and immediate. In this paperback edition, the tactile act of holding the pages adds to the sense that these letters are meant to be kept. As their correspondence deepens, we learn about Juliet's memories and dreams, Declan's burdens from the past, and how a shared secret can spark trust. The book moves between the cemetery's quiet hush and the bustle of school days, balancing reflective moments with a slowly rising emotional tension and a hopeful path forward. Letters To The Lost explores grief with tenderness, offering insights into healing, forgiveness, and the resilience it takes to move forward while honoring what was lost. Epistolary storytelling that follows Juliet’s letters and Declan’s replies Dual, intimate perspectives with a warm, lyrical voice Vivid settings—the cemetery, school corridors, and quiet towns—that ground the emotional journey Themes of grief, memory, healing, and the power of connection Accessible writing with a steady pace and poignant, hopeful moments After finishing Letters To The Lost, readers will carry a sense of hope—the belief that love can endure across distance and time and that honest conversation can heal wounds most heavy. It leaves you feeling seen, comforted, and a little braver about facing your own pasts and futures.