Seeing Dead

Edgar D Jackson’s debut novel reimagines the Scottish ghost story by blending mystery, horror, and emotion with distinct Scottish humor. The narrative centers on Charlie Cooper, who vanished on a foggy day in 1988 while heading to a bus stop. A decade later, his hometown remains marked by faded missing person posters and an empty police station seat. His father exists as an unwanted ghost, drinking in a woodland tavern. The story introduces Amee Florence, a thirteen-year-old girl with mousy hair and a pale complexion starting her first day of school. She differs from other children due to a secret hidden behind her eyes. This secret holds the key to unfogging the events of 1988 and revealing why Charlie Cooper never returned home. Jackson’s work questions our understanding of death through this gripping tale. Readers who enjoy supernatural fiction with emotional depth will appreciate this book. Those seeking purely graphic horror or lighthearted comedy may find the tone too heavy. The novel relies on character secrets and atmospheric tension rather than explicit gore or slapstick humor to drive its plot forward.