Helene Dunbar Books in Order

Five years after a devastating childhood tragedy, Gordie Allen relies on his half-brother Kevin while rebuilding his life. His biological father's return threatens that fragile stability, forcing Gordie to confront memories he has struggled to survive.

A near-fatal accident costs Cal Ryan his best friend and his promising baseball future. Recovering after a heart transplant, he struggles with guilt, changing friendships and an insistent voice that complicates his efforts to move forward.

Five years after running away from his Maine hometown, Michael Sterling returns under the name Sean Woodhouse. Seeking an inheritance to help the boy he loves, he confronts his old relationships and the uncertainty surrounding his identity.

In early-1980s New York, Michael conceals his sexuality after his parents reject his gay brother. Supported by two close friends, he encounters first love while navigating family hostility and the growing fear surrounding the AIDS crisis.

Dec Hampton wants to escape St. Hilaire, a town of mediums governed by a controlling Guild. His friend Russ seeks a place in its leadership, while a visiting pianist's search for missing music disrupts both boys' plans.

In the medium-filled town of St. Hilaire, Russ wants to reform its corrupt leadership, Willow hopes to banish its ghosts, and newcomer Asher seeks proof of fraud. Their conflicting purposes become complicated by affection, secrets and grief.