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The Afterlife of Walter Augustus: A Kindle Storyteller Winner and wonderfully uplifting humorous novel with a supernatural twist Kindle Edition

by Hannah Lynn (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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He’s dead. But he really wishes they had forgotten him.

2018 Winner - Kindle Storyteller Award and IPPY Awards Gold Medalist

When he was alive, Walter Augustus dreamed of lasting fame. But now that he’s passed away, he’s stuck in limbo until the last living soul who remembers him dies. Except just as his 200 years of perdition look like they’re at an end, a stranger opens his dusty book of poems and adds another eternal verse to purgatory.

Letty Ferguson jumps at the sight of her own shadow. But she thought shaking the ghostly shenanigans that haunt her would be a piece of cake compared to her anxiety-riddled dream of opening her own bakery. Confused by her apparition’s bizarre antics, the middle-aged shoe saleswoman seeks the aid of a clairvoyant to help with the spiritual pest.

But Letty and Walter’s hapless forays into the void may just damn both their souls to eternity’s waiting room…

The Afterlife of Walter Augustus is a wonderfully uplifting humorous novel. If you like eccentric characters, ill-advised adventures, and supernatural twists, then you’ll love Hannah Lynn’s award-winning tale.

Buy The Afterlife of Walter Augustus today for adventure that is out of this world!

Perfect for fans of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine and A Man Called Ove.

Awards

Winner of the 2018 UK Kindle Storyteller Award

Gold Medalist for Best Adult Fiction Ebook - IPPY Awards 2018

Finalist of The Wishing Shelf Award 2018

Recipient of B.R.A.G Medallion Award

What are others saying about Walter?

"The Afterlife of Walter Augustus is wonderfully written and I thoroughly enjoyed this creative read." – Lorraine Kelly, TV Chatshow Host

“A hugely uplifting novel, full of humour and intelligent observations about relationships and a deserving winner of the Kindle Storyteller Award this year. Fans of Eleanor Oliphant would love it!” – L.J. Ross, Author of the international #1 bestselling series of DCI Ryan mystery novels.

“Heart-warming, clever, and populated with a host of well-drawn and engaging characters, The Afterlife of Walter Augustus will surely prove to be one of the stand-out releases of 2018.”- Joel Hames, Author of the bestselling Sam Williams series.

What readers on Amazon are saying about Walter?

“The Afterlife has ‘Richard and Judy Bookclub’ written all over it. Read it now before that famous TV couple tells you to.”

“Sometimes you read a book that is so beautifully written, so imaginative and enthralling; a book that keeps you mesmerised from the very first page. This is one of those books!”

“The Afterlife of Walter Augustusis a wonderful, heart-warming read that will have you smiling. It’s full of brilliant characters, an interesting plot and all written in a funny and unique way.”

“The writing is just stunning, right from the first page I was hooked to the characters and the story. I just couldn’t put the book down.

“This is a book full of laughs, but also some sad moments. I thoroughly enjoyed this mad romp.”

“Just loved this book, funny, heart-warming and imaginative.”

“I couldn't put this book down. Like nothing I've read before, super clever and so intriguing.”

“A fresh perspective on the classic existential question – what happens next?”

“Tears and laughter until the very last page.”

“Full of heart and humour; I defy you to read this book without shedding a tear. The world building in this story is exquisite and took my breath away."

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07CLL98QC
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services; 1st edition (July 11, 2018)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 11, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 840 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 358 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1980909687

Best Sellers Rank: #1,195,692 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #263 in British Humor & Satire Literature
- #304 in Contemporary British Fiction
- #1,043 in Comedy (Kindle Store)

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Hannah Lynn is a multi award winning novelist. Publishing her first book, Amendments – a dark, dystopian speculative fiction novel, in 2015. Her second book, The Afterlife of Walter Augustus – a contemporary fiction novel with a supernatural twist – went on to win the 2018 Kindle Storyteller Award and the Independent Publishers Gold Medal for Best Adult Ebook.

 Born in 1984, Hannah grew up in the Cotswolds, UK. After graduating from university, she spent 15 years as a teacher of physics, first in the UK and then Thailand, Malaysia, Austria and Jordan. It was during this time, inspired by the imaginations of the young people she taught, she began writing short stories for children, and later adult fiction.

With over 20 publications spanning a number of genres and translated into half a dozen languages, Hannah has proven herself to be both an accomplished and prolific author.

Now settled back in the UK with her husband, daughter and horde of cats, she spends her days writing romantic comedies and historical fiction. Her first historical fiction novel, Athena's Child, was also a 2020 Gold Medalist at the Independent Publishers Awards.

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R. Harris

A fun and quirky read

Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2023

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I love stories about the afterlife or supernatural, just as long as they're not weird fantasy. This book had relatable characters and a believable storyline. Walter was a good guy and Letty was a loveable mess. Veronica was a horrible person as was another character but you'll never guess who. Just a great book; read it, you'll love it!

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bob strating

Walter Augustus in the Bardo

Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2018

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If you read Lincoln in the Bardo, you might want to pick up this book as well. The theme is similar, but this book is much more readable and intelligible. Instead of the Bardo, Walter Augustus is stuck in a sort of limbo called The Interim. It's a holding place for all the souls who are still in the thoughts of someone on earth. Only those who have been forgotten and have no connection to earth at all are lucky enough to move beyond the Interim. Walter is held in place by the memory of only one person on earth and he's desperate to move on to be with his wife in the true afterlife. The one person on earth who remembers him is a lady shoe salesman named Lettie, who holds the only copy of a book of poetry that Walter had written long ago in his time on earth. Walter attempts to destroy the book, so that he can be forgotten. In the process, he becomes entwined with the lives of the Lettie and her family on earth as well as a strange array of helpers in the Interim. I found it a wonderful book.

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Kaleena @ Reader Voracious Blog

Intriguing and unique take on the afterlife with lovable characters!

Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2018

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I finished reading this book 10 days ago and am only just now getting around to writing this review, which is so unlike me! I have to say that the premise of this book is so interesting: when you die you go to the Interim, a kind of in-between heaven, until you are forgotten on Earth.

'It's how people get trapped. Five minutes of fame. Less for some. And that's it. Once your name is on that thing [Google], eternity in the interim awaits. There is no escape.'

I really enjoyed the unique perspective and the whole twist of what happens to those that reach immortality in life because they are remembered. I found myself thinking about poor Plato and Sophocles and William Shakespeare being relegated to this in-between Heaven for all of eternity! I do wish that these famous people were explored more in the Interim because it would have made an interesting addition.

This story is told from dual perspectives:
➡️ Walter J. Augustus has been dead since the 1800s and slowly waiting for the last person on Earth that remembered him to pass away so he could be reunited with his family in Heaven.
➡️ Letty Ferguson is not dead and through a series of random events, she comes across Walter's book. And then their stories collide.

I found myself struggling a bit with Letty's POV and found my mind wandering quite a bit during her chapters but overall really enjoyed this refreshing read. I definitely was wondering about this Hector fellow and his ~intentions~ and found myself invested in the 'dead' cast of characters and what would happen to them. I loved Walter's character so much and enjoyed learning about his past. I'd definitely recommend this to someone interested in a unique and fast-paced read.

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Bonnie J. Hutchinson

It is a delightful story and I heartily recommend it.

Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2018

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The Afterlife of Walter Augustus is delightful. It is the second book I have read by H. Lynn. While the journey is very different from the one taken for her first book "Amendments", it is equally intriguing. The author introduces us to the world of the afterlife (her vision) and the more often than not unintended consequences of our actions. It is a delightful story and I heartily recommend it.

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Sue Purbrick

An enjoyable romp

Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2018

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Hannah Lynn takes us on a thoroughly enjoyable romp through the afterlife in this fun read about what happens when we shuffle off this mortal coil. Be warned, though: it may shatter some of your illusions about what happens after death! This was an easy, feel-good read. It was great fun, although I found it a little long in places. I became hugely fond of Walter, who departed this life at least a century ago, and the wonderful Lettie, still alive, who innocently becomes embroiled in a series of baffling events quite beyond her control. Do yourself a favour and make sure you beg or borrow this book so you can - at the very least - read the first paragraph about why the afterlife smells as it does – it’s simply glorious!

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KAT

Quite original

Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2018

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Walter is trying to pass on to the penultimate afterlife to be with his wife, Edi. There is a snag, a book of his poetry is keeping the memory of him alive, and that must stop. This story is of his battle for life after. Sweet, sometimes funny, lovely read. My only question, who is E. M. Pemberton???

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JenniferFord

Interesting characters and great plot twist

Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2021

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I have enjoyed all of Hannah Lynn's books that I have read. The premise of The Afterlife is very intriguing and I love her descriptions in this book.

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Kathi J Bell

A beautiful and entertaining story!

Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2018

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What a heartwarming story! We follow Walter Augustus as he is stuck in the "Interim" which is sort of Heaven's waiting room. You must stay there until everyone on earth has forgotten you. It's really an interesting concept. That means that famous people would basically be stuck there forever. Walter is very nearly forgotten until Letty finds the one copy of a book of poems he wrote. We follow Letty struggling with her life and Walter desperately trying to get her to forget about him so he can move on.

One of my favorite passages from the book that has really stuck with me:

"Love is not limited...It doesn't get spread out or worn thin.....I learned that, if you love someone new, it doesn't make your love for anyone else weaker. You can't love too many people...But you can miss out by not loving enough."

What a beautiful thought.

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A fun new twist on the after life

Reviewed in Canada on June 4, 2020

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Well written, with an amazingly different concept of the after life. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

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Saber con más certeza que existe algo más que esta vida.

Reviewed in Spain on October 30, 2019

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Una estupenda historia verídica, contada por el protagonista. Me gustó mucho porque me pareció muy interesante. El protagonista es un médico.

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luce

A delightfully enchanting, otherworldly tale

Reviewed in Germany on July 11, 2018

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I first came across Hannah as an author when she launched her debut novel in 2015. I have awaited this one with impatience and I was not disappointed!

What I love about Hannah's writing is the believability - it's not quite life as we know it, but it is not so far removed as to be in the realms of the implausible.

A superb, otherworldly tale of defiance, acceptance, love and humour, Walter and Letty enchanted me - laughter and tears until the very last page.

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Katie Jones

A hidden gem of a book - extraordinary

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 27, 2018

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The Afterlife of Walter Augustus is a wonderful, heart-warming read that will have you smiling. It’s full of brilliant characters, an interesting plot and all written in a funny and unique way.

Walter Augustus is stuck in limbo, he has been for a while and he can only leave when he has been forgotten. What an interesting premise this is, some people will be stuck in limbo for years if this was true (wait, it could be, we don’t know!). We meet Letty who is in the present day, very much alive, when she discovers Walter’s book. She is drawn to the man behind the writing and what follows next is a funny and endearing journey.

I absolutely loved the characters of Walter and Letty, I enjoyed getting to know them and I found them to be brilliantly written. The characters have depth and have great personalities, they’re the type of people I would love to know in real life.

Hannah’s writing is just stunning, right from the first page I was hooked to the characters and the story. I just couldn’t put the book down. I loved the way Hannah has seamlessly merged the storylines in a way that not only works but is utterly brilliant.

The Afterlife of Walter Augustus is one of those hidden gems of a book, one that is extraordinary in both style and the plot line. I loved every second with Walter and Letty and it will be one I will revisit again. It is a book that will appeal to a wide range of people and one I recommend to everyone. It’s thought-provoking, endearing and unique. An excellent book that could quite possibly end up on my top reads of 2018 list at the end of the year.

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Pat Richards

much better than expected

Reviewed in Australia on March 24, 2019

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After the first few pages, I didn't think I would like this book, but in the end I really enjoyed it. As an atheist, the concept is inconceivable, but then so are most sci-fi scenarios, so if you put that aside then the story was entertaining and well-written.

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