Books SOULS ADRIFT: A Story of Love and Loss as Deep and Mysterious as the Sea (Souls Series)  by Max MacCaigh (Author)

"SOULS ADRIFT: A Story of Love and Loss as Deep and Mysterious as the Sea" by Max MacCaigh is a historical novel blending elements of a sea story, ghost story, and love story. Set in 1873, it follows three characters — Maribeth Eaton, who escaped her wealthy British family to seek a new life in America; Atticus Miles, a scarred Civil War veteran working as the ship’s first mate; and Kristi Joensdatter, a young orphaned Norwegian immigrant. As they travel on a Great Lakes steamship heading out of fire-devastated Chicago, the group faces love and connection amid strange supernatural events—unexplained deaths, disembodied voices, and eerie phenomena—that threaten their journey and survival. The book invites readers into a gripping narrative of suspense, haunting mystery, and emotional depth, making it a compelling read for fans of cozy horror and historical fiction.