The Science of Ghosts

In this murder mystery wrapped in paranormal activity we follow Joy, a scientist who studies, basically, ghosts, guilt, and crime, in her quest to prove her friend's innocence and get her grants renewed. While the murder mystery takes center stage in terms of story, Lilah Sturges pens a main character and a queer friend group that is relatable to anyone who transitioned in or after their 30s, with moments of trans and queer joy splashed between struggles against an uncaring police force, a broken relationship, and the dead. It's hard to talk about my favorite parts without spoilers, so I'll just say that the story somehow gets even better after the mystery is solved.

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From the Publisher: She'll take ghosts over solving her own problems any day. While navigating the mysteries of the afterlife, Joy Ravenna-a transgender parapsychologist-must also deal with the very real challenges of her past and present. Her first post-transition relationship, a hostile ex-wife, and clues to murder long forgotten will test her at every twist and turn. For Joy, working with ghosts is way easier than dealing with the living.