In 'Ghosts of New York,' the constraints of time and place are artfully suspended, weaving an intricate tapestry of lives and destinies. A globetrotting photographer, a mysterious foundling, a tangled trio of graduate students, and a late blooming shopkeeper find their stories intersecting in the vibrant, mercurial backdrop of New York City. As their narratives unfurl, they encounter a recurring song, a symbol of their interconnection that ebbs and flows through the canvas of their lives. Blending a hint of speculative fiction with the visceral realities of an ever-evolving metropolis, Jim Lewis crafts a narrative that delves deep into the heart of human experience, set against haunting, familiar, and sometimes surreal urban landscapes. This is a novel for those captivated by the essence of New York and intrigued by the lives of those who carve out their existence within it.