Two Ghosts

5 Star Review

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Editorial Book Review:

By SM Harrison

Michael Victor's novel Two Ghosts is a work of haunting resonance that is not merely entertaining; it compels. Michael's narrative is meticulously crafted with a profound understanding of human fragility, leaving a lasting impression that is both impossible to forget and partially forgotten. The text is elevated to a position of genuine literary significance by the harmony between emotional clarity and lyrical beauty that his voice achieves, which is distinguished by authoritativeness and empathy.

Michael's prose is deliberate and alive with intent, as it moves with a measured cadence. The narrative is seamless, seamlessly guiding the reader through shifts in perspective, space, and time. He employs vivid imagery that is almost tactile, which imbues both characters and settings with an immediacy that enables them to breathe on the page. The story's depth and texture are enhanced by subtle structural choices, including fragmented recollections, layered dialogue, and moments of stillness, which ensure that it unfolds with both intimacy and suspense.

At its core, Two Ghosts explores the persistence of the past—how memory, loss, and unspoken truths shape identity and dictate the choices we make. Themes of love, regret, and redemption are interwoven, revealing the invisible threads that bind lives together across years and circumstances. These are not abstract concepts; they are visceral, profoundly human truths that are presented in a manner that encourages both emotional investment and reflection.

The novel's impact is a result of its ability to subtly alter the reader's own perspective. It prompts questions about the resilience of the human spirit, the significance of secrets, and the nature of closure. Michael's ghosts are not merely spectral; they are the echoes of relationships, decisions, and emotions that haunt us all. The reading experience is transformed into something profoundly personal as a result of this universal relevance.

Michael's artistry is evident not just in what he tells, but in what he chooses to leave unsaid, allowing silences to carry as much meaning as the words themselves. The result is a narrative that lingers long after the final page, urging the reader to reconsider what it means to truly confront the past.

About the Author

Michael Victor

Michael Victor is an author and poet born in the Philippines and raised in San Diego, California. He published his debut of short stories, The Fragrance a Violet Sheds, in 2021. Two Ghosts is his first novella. He finds solace in writing amidst the chaos in the world, seeking beauty in even the ugliest moments. He resides in San Diego with his husband Lee and their two huskies, Shiva and Kai.