History Literature / MediumOfEidolonFalls

A series of paranormal books by Isobel Lynx, which follow the journey of Ian Donovan, who is a [[ISeeDeadPeople medium]].

* AstralProjection: Ian travels to the In-Between by the means of a SpookySeance.

The first installment, SoulSurvivor, was published in October 2023.

The first installment, Soul Survivor, was published in October 2023.

The book's plot closely follows FiveStagesOfGrief concurrently with Ian’s road to accepting his mediumship.
** Ian starts the story with a [[JustIgnoreIt Denial]] attitude regarding his gift and then falls into it further after the accident.
** Ian turns to [[RageAgainstTheHeavens Anger]] whenever the denial is challenged, which eventually leads to an IdentityBreakdown.
** Once [[TheReveal the truth is out]], he tries to use his newfound powers to Bargain in an attempt to [[TheProblemWithFightingDeath cheat Death]].
** When [[PlotTwist that doesn’t work out]], he falls into [[DespairEventHorizon Depression]] (which Denial was protecting him from previously).
** The story ends on Acceptance of both death and his mediumship.

* BittersweetEnding and a RayOfHopeEnding: Ian doesn’t get any of the things he wanted. But at least now he knows what he is and is on his way to getting better.
* BlindDate: Ciara sets up Ian with Samantha.
* DeadAllAlong: Since we're in Ian's point of view, and ghosts look real to him, we see [[spoiler: his mom]] acting alive, but then find out that it was all a show.

* GhostlyGoals: [[Ian's dad's]] goal is revenge against [[his sister]] for causing the drama that led to the accident.
* GoodParents: Ian’s dad is an exemplary good father. Ian’s mom is a sweatheart and he’s her MommasBoy.
* HappilyMarried: Ian’s parents are the perfect loving couple.

* LoveHurts: Ian doesn’t take it well when Samantha challenges him and lashes out because he’s hurt.
* MadeMyselfSad: Ian tries on Dad’s hat and tears up when he remembers him.

* [[SirSwearsalot Miss Swears-a-lot]]: Samantha has a potty mouth.
* MoodWhiplash: A romantic scene between Ian and Samantha flips upside down when [[spoiler: Ian introduces her to his mom]].
* NoOneCouldSurviveThat: the car accident that [[spoiler: Ian survived]].

* ReverseRelationshipReveal: Ciara insists that the ghost [[GhostlyGoals needed help moving on]] because she wasn't ready, but instead, [[spoiler: Ian was the one that wasn’t ready to move on]].

* {{Seers}}: Ian experiences precognition when he sees a lightning hit a tree in the first chapter. Then, he sees [[spoiler: a creepy shadow around his dad]]. Both instances act as {{Foreshadowing}}.

* {{Symbolism}} and a form of SeasonalBaggage: Mentions of winter repeated throughout the book represent grief and death while spring represents starting over and life.
* TheSlacker: Samson is a washed out [[GreaserDelinquents rocker wannabe]] who can’t hold a job and can be insensitive since he’s a JerkWithAHeartOfGold.

* UnreliableNarrator: since Ian is in denial about [[his mom]], any statement he makes about her or the accident is not necessarily true.

* WeirdnessCensor: Ian is so in denial about [[spoiler: his mom]], he doesn't notice any of the clues that would tip off an ordinary person. Everyone but Ian knows that [[spoiler: both of his parents are dead]].
* WhyCantIHateYou: Ian wants to hate Samantha but finds that he still likes her.

* ReverseRelationshipReveal: Ciara insists that the ghost [[GhostlyGoals needed help to move on]] because she wasn't ready, but instead, [[spoiler: Ian was the one that wasn’t ready to move on]].

* SirSwearsalot: (more like Miss Swears-a-lot)Samantha has a potty mouth.

* PsychicPowers: Ian exhibits skills in [[ISeeDeadPeople mediumship]], [[{{Seers}} precognition]], and AstralProjection.
* ISeeDeadPeople: Ian is a medium and can see [[OurGhostsAreDifferent ghosts]].
* {{Seers}}: Ian experiences precognition when he sees a lightning hit a tree in the first chapter. Then, he sees [[spoiler: a creepy shadow around his dad]]. Both instances act as {{Foreshadowing}}.

* NoOneCouldSurviveThat: the car accident that [[spoiler: Ian survived]].

* ReverseRelationshipReveal: Ciara insists that the ghost [[GhostlyGoals needed help to move on]] because she wasn't ready, but instead, [[spoiler: Ian was the one that wasn’t ready to move on]].
* DeadAllAlong: Since we're in Ian's point of view, and ghosts look real to him, we see [[spoiler: his mom]] acting alive, but then find out that it was all a show.
* MadeMyselfSad: Ian tries on Dad’s hat and tears up when he remembers him.
* WeirdnessCensor: Ian is so in denial about [[spoiler: his mom]], he doesn't notice any of the clues that would tip off an ordinary person. Everyone but Ian knows that [[spoiler: both of his parents are dead]].
* UnreliableNarrator: since Ian is in denial about [[his mom]], any statement he makes about her or the accident is not necessarily true.

* OurGhostsAreDifferent: several ghosts make an appearance in the story as seen or described by Ian.

* LonelyRichKid: Ian is born to a well-off family, has no close friends, and feels like an outsider.
* MedicateTheMedium: Like a typical [[PsychicChildren special child]], Ian was evaluated by a psychiatrist who only made things worse because AllTherapistsAreMuggles.
* BerserkButton: Though he's normally calm and collected, Ian’s temper flares up when someone implies that [[spoiler: his mom is dead]] or that he needs psychiatric help (because deep down, he knows that he does).
* EvilAunt: There are no redeeming qualities to Aunt Lillian, but her presence makes for good FamilyDrama.

* [[SirSwearsalot Miss Swears-a-lot]]: Samantha has a potty mouth.
* TheSlacker: Samson is a washed out [[GreaserDelinquents rocker wannabe]] who can’t hold a job and can be insensitive since he’s a JerkWithAHeartOfGold.

* BlindDate: Ciara sets up Ian with Samantha.
* MoodWhiplash: A romantic scene between Ian and Samantha flips upside down when [[spoiler: Ian introduces her to his mom]].

* WhyCantIHateYou: Ian wants to hate Samantha but finds that he still likes her.

* BigFancyHouse: Ian’s home is described as a historical seven-bedroom colonial with a large, private property and lush landscaping. Samson calls it a mansion.

* FiveStagesOfGrief: The story arc faithfully follows the stages of grief concurrently with Ian’s road to accepting his mediumship.
** Ian starts the story with a [[JustIgnoreIt Denial]] attitude regarding his gift and then falls into it further after the accident.
** Ian turns to [[RageAgainstTheHeavens Anger]] whenever the denial is challenged, which eventually leads to an IdentityBreakdown.
** Once [[TheReveal the truth is out]], he tries to use his newfound powers to Bargain in an attempt to [[TheProblemWithFightingDeath cheat Death]].
** When [[PlotTwist that doesn’t work out]], he falls into [[DespairEventHorizon Depression]] (which Denial was protecting him from previously).
** The story ends on Acceptance of both death and his mediumship.

* BittersweetEnding and a RayOfHopeEnding: Ian doesn’t get any of the things he wanted. But at least now he knows what he is and is on his way to getting better.
* SpookySeance: Ian attempts to contact the spirit of [[spoiler: his dad]].

* AstralProjection: Ian travels to the In-Between by the means of a {{seance}}.

* PsychicPowers: exhibited by the protagonist, Ian Donovan:
** [[ISeeDeadPeople Mediumship]]: he can see [[OurGhostsAreDifferent ghosts]].
** [[{{Seers}} Precognition]] which comes with {{Foreshadowing}}: Ian sees a lightning hit a tree in the first chapter. Then, he sees [[spoiler: a creepy shadow around his dad]].
** AstralProjection: When Ian travels to the In-Between.

* GhostlyChill: Ian’s aunt complains that the house is drafty.
* GhostlyGoals: Ciara insists that the ghost needed help to move on because she wasn't ready, which is a ReverseRelationshipReveal because [[spoiler: instead, Ian was the one that wasn’t ready to move on]].
* DeadAllAlong paired with UnreliableNarrator and WeirdnessCensor: Everyone but the point of view character knows that [[spoiler: both of Ian’s parents are dead]].

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!! Romance:

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!! Setting tropes:
* [[SmallTowns Small town]]: the fictional town of Eidolon Falls is a small valley town in Adirondacks where EveryoneWentToSchoolTogether. Even though NothingExcitingEverHappensHere, it's a SupernaturalHotspotTown.

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!! Storytelling:

** Ian turns to [[RageAgainstTheHeavens Anger]] whenever the denial is challenged and eventually leads to an IdentityBreakdown.
** Once [[TheReveal the truth is out]], he tries to use his newfound powers [[BargainWithHeaven to Bargain]] and [[TheProblemWithFightingDeath cheat Death]].
** When PlotTwist, that doesn’t work out, he falls into [[DespairEventHorizon Depression]] (which Denial was protecting him from previously).

* MadeMyselfSad: Ian tries on Dad’s hat and tears up when he remembers [[spoiler: his parents]].

* MedicateTheMedium: Like a typical [[PsychicChildren special child]], Ian was evaluated by a therapist who only made things worse because AllTherapistsAreMuggles.

* LoveHurts: Ian doesn’t take it well when Samantha challenges him.

** It turns to [[RageAgainstTheHeavens Anger]] whenever the denial is challenged and eventually leads to an IdentityBreakdown.

* BittersweetEnding and RayOfHopeEnding: [[spoiler: Ian doesn’t get any of the things he wanted. But at least now he knows what he is and is on his way to healing.]]


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!! Setting tropes:
* [[SmallTowns Small town]]: the fictional town of Eidolon Falls is a small valley town in Adirondacks where EveryoneWentToSchoolTogether.
* Even though NothingExcitingEverHappensHere, somehow it's a SupernaturalHotspotTown.
* BigFancyHouse: Ian’s home is described as a historical seven-bedroom colonial with a large, private property and lush landscaping. Samson calls it a mansion.

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** Once [[TheReveal the truth is out]], he tries to use his newfound powers [[BargainWithHeaven to Bargain]] and CheatDeath.

* GhostlyGoals: Ciara insists that [[spoiler: Ian’s mom needed help to move on because she wasn't ready]], which is a ReverseRelationshipReveal because [[spoiler: she stayed behind because Ian wasn’t ready to move on. He was the one that needed help]].

* LonelyRichKid: Ian is born to a well-off family and has no close friends.

* GoodParents: Ian’s dad is an exemplary good father. Ian’s mom is a total MamaBear and he’s her MommasBoy.
* MedicateTheMedium: Like a typical [[PsychicChildren special child]], Ian was evaluated by a therapist who only made things worse because AllTherapistsAreMuggles.
* BerserkButton: Though he's normally calm and collected, Ian’s temper flares up when someone implies that [[spoiler: his mom is dead]] or that he needs psychiatric help (because deep down, he knows that he does).

** Once [[TruthWillOut the truth is out]], he tries to use his newfound powers [[BargainWithHeaven to Bargain]] and CheatDeath.
** When [[ThatWasntSupposedToHappen that doesn’t work out]], he falls into [[DespairEventHorizon Depression]] (which Denial was protecting him from previously).

* {{Symbolism}}: Mentions of winter repeated throughout the book represent grief while spring represents starting a new life.

* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler: Ian doesn’t get any of the things he wanted. But at least now he knows what he is and is on his way to healing.]]

!! Character tropes:

!! Romance tropes:

* EvilAunt: There are no redeeming qualities to Aunt Lillian.

A series of Paranormal books by Isobel Lynx, which follow the journey of Ian Donovan, who is a [[ISeeDeadPeople medium]].

** [[{{Seers}} Precognition]] which comes with {{Foreshadowing}}: Ian sees a lightning hit a tree in the first chapter. Then, he sees a [[spoiler: a creepy shadow around his dad]].

* MedicateTheMedium: Like a typical [[PsychicChildren special child]], Ian was evaluated by a therapist who only made things worse because AllTherapistsAreMuggles.

* NoOneCouldSurviveThat: the car accident that [[spoiler: Ian survived]].
* BerserkButton: Though he's normally calm and collected, Ian’s temper flares up when someone implies that [[spoiler: his mom is dead]] or that he needs psychiatric help (because deep down, he knows that he does).

* DeadSparks: Though the relationship starts great, [[spoiler:

* {{Symbolism}}: Mentions of winter repeated through the book represent grief while spring represents starting a new life.
* DeadAllAlong paired with UnreliableNarrator and WeirdnessCensor: Everyone but the point of view character knows that [[spoiler: both of Ian’s parents are dead]], which could be attributed to coping with grief.

* DiedHappilyEverAfter: The afterlife is described as peaceful and easy as opposed to living.
* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler: Ian doesn’t get any of the things he wanted. But at least now he knows what he is and is on his way to healing.]]

* PsychicPowers: exhibited by Ian Donovan:

* BlindDate: Ciara sets up Ian with Samantha.

* MoodWhiplash: A romantic scene between Ian and Samantha flips upside down when [[spoiler: Ian introduces her to his mom]].

!! Setting:

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* SmallTown: the fictional town Eidolon Falls is a small valley town in Adirondacks where EveryoneWentToSchoolTogether.

A series of Paranormal books by Isobel Lynx, which follows the journey of Ian Donovan, who is a [[ISeeDeadPeople medium]].

!! This series provides examples of standard ghostly combo:

** Main/Precognition which comes with Main/Foreshadowing: Ian sees a lightning hit a tree in the first chapter. Then, he sees a [[spoiler: a creepy shadow around his dad]].

* BerserkButton: Though he's normally calm and collected, Ian’s temper flares up when someone implies that [[his mom is dead]] or that he needs psychiatric help (because deep down, he knows that he does).

* Main/Symbolism: Mentions of winter repeated through the book represent grief while spring represents starting a new life.

* PsychicPowers: exhibited by Ian Donovan and Melody Kostas:
** Mediumship
** AstralProjection
** Clairvoyance
* MedicateTheMedium: Like a typical [[PsychicChildren special child]],
Ian’s OverprotectiveParents overreact and sign him up to be evaluated, but unfortunately AllTherapistsAreMuggles.

* GhostlyGoals: Though not explicitly stated by the ghost, Ian suspects that [[spoiler: his mom didn't move on because she was stuck]], which is a ReverseRelationshipReveal because [[spoiler: she stayed because he wasn’t ready to move on]].

* ISeeDeadPeople: these are
* OurGhostsAreDifferent:


Also some mystery combo:

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!! Tropes in individual books in this series:
* Soul Survivor (published in October 2023)
** Main/Foreshadowing: Ian sees a lightning hit a tree in the first chapter. Then, he sees a [[spoiler: a creepy shadow around his dad]].
** Main/Symbolism: Mentions of winter repeated through the book represent grief while spring represents starting a new life.
** DeadAllAlong paired with UnreliableNarrator and WeirdnessCensor: Everyone but the point of view character knows that [[spoiler: both of Ian’s parents are dead]], which could be attributed to coping with grief
** MoodWhiplash: A romantic scene between Ian and Samantha flips upside down when [[spoiler: Ian introduces her to his mom]].

* Soul Seekers (coming in 2024)
** AnAstralProjectionNotAGhost exhibited by Ian in front of Melody.
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!! This series provides examples of:
* PsychicPowers: Ian exhibits several abilities though he’s unaware of them at first.
* ISeeDeadPeople: Though at first,

!! Books in this series:

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!! This book provides examples of:

* OurGhostsAreDifferent [ghosts]:

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A series of paranormal books by Isobel Lynx, which follows the journey of Ian Donovan, who is a ISeeDeadPeople medium.

!! Episodes of this series provide examples of:
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A series of paranormal books by Isobel Lynx, which follows the journey of Ian Donovan, who is a [Main/ISeeDeadPeople medium].


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* [Main/ISeeDeadPeople]: Though at first,
* [Main/OurGhostsAreDifferent ghosts]: