Tangled Spirits: A Novel

By Kate Shanahan

Mina Cooper's study-abroad program has given her the independence she craves. But while meditating on a Japanese mountain, Mina’s spirit is drawn into the distant past - and into someone else’s body.

Meanwhile, in the year 999, aspiring shaman Lady Masako attempts to call her mother back from the spirit world, but gets Mina instead.

She’s not happy about Mina’s annoying presence in her body, and Mina’s not exactly thrilled about being there. But they have to get along until they can negotiate help from the only diviner powerful enough to send Mina home.

And now Mina has a lot to be anxious about. Exorcism. Bandits. Chaotic magic. Travel by ox-cart. And if she bonds with Lady Masako, their spirits will fuse into one, and Mina will never get back home.

Tangled Spirits delivers a story of magic, imperial intrigue, and a most unusual friendship set in the fascinating world of tenth century Japan.