Gheist

Richard Mosses presents a supernatural thriller in Gheist, published by Next Chapter in 2021. The narrative follows Kat McKay, who suffers a violent kidnapping after losing a card game to Las Vegas gangster Danton. Her heart is surgically removed, yet she survives with the ability to perceive spirits. She joins forces with a group of deceased criminals: mobster Clint, stage magician Melchior, and hitman Jack The Knife. This ensemble seeks to reclaim their liberty and recover Kat’s stolen organ. The story examines themes of criminal underworld dynamics and post-mortem existence. Mosses draws on gothic traditions of bodily violation and spectral revenge. The plot relies on the tension between the living protagonist and her undead allies. Trust becomes a central conflict as Kat evaluates who among the ghosts deserves her confidence. The narrative structure moves through their collective quest to restore what was taken from them. Readers who enjoy urban fantasy blended with crime fiction will find this engaging. Those seeking historical accuracy or non-fiction accounts should look elsewhere. The book offers a specific view of death as a continuation of criminal enterprise rather than a spiritual release.