The Man Upstairs (A Watcher's Tale Book 1)

When professional thief Hugh MacPherson died on the job in 1784 during a botched break-in he thought it was the end, but it was just the beginning. He soon discovers that for his entire existence he has been followed by a Watcher named Mika. Mika sees to it that Hugh is left to spend an eternity in Torment, haunting the house he planned on robbing as punishment for his crimes. Over one hundred years pass in lonely isolation before twelve year old Emma Hollis and her family arrive. Emma can see and speak to souls in Torment. Her presence changes everything. As Emma grows up she and Hugh fall in love. They both know that there is little hope of a future together, that is until Mika issues Emma and Hugh a challenge that could give Hugh back the life that was cut short decades before.