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Natalie Jacobsen began writing fiction in high school, opening doors to hone her craft in creative writing programs locally and overseas; in college she turned her interest in storytelling into journalistic endeavors. After graduating, she wrote and photographed for magazines, television and music studios in Japan for six years, fostering her love of mythology, history, and untold stories. In Virginia, she reported on civil rights and defended journalists’ FOIA rights in court.
""A haunting and immersive read."" - Eva Wong Nava, author of The House of Little Sisters ""With lyrical prose that evokes the mystique of 19th-century Kyoto, this meticulously researched narrative weaves together historical authenticity with the ethereal allure of 'yokai' folklore. Prepare to be captivated by a world where every shadow conceals a mystery, every whisper harbors a secret, and every choice echoes in worlds seen and unseen--a mesmerizing journey that will linger in your thoughts long after the final page is turned."" - Jake Adelstein, journalist and author of Tokyo Vice and The Last Yakuza ""What a spectacular phantom ride! Natalie Jacobsen's GHOST TRAIN takes you on an unforgettable journey to mythic modern Japan."" - Daisuke Miyao, author of Cinema Is a Cat: A Cat Lover's Introduction to Film Studies, Professor and Hajime Mori Chair in Japanese Language and Literature, University of California, San Diego ""A work of fiction --and in some respects other-worldly --this book is solidly based on research of Japan's history and folklore, as well as the author's personal experience of living in Japan. Lush with detail, enhanced by passages of the author's personal poetry, GHOST TRAIN is a wholly unique and remarkably beautiful coming of age story."" - Shirley Miller Kamada, author of No Quiet Water ""A charming tale of an enchanting time and place brought to life by a gifted young writer. Students of Japanese culture will especially like this book, filled as it is with revealing historical detail. I learned a lot."" - Robert Whiting, best-selling and critically-acclaimed journalist and author of Pulitzer Prize candidate You Gotta Have Wa and Gamblers, Fraudsters, Dreamers and Spies ""Jacobsen makes impressive efforts to get the details right and respect the subtle complicated reality, [with] genuine respect for Japan...the book is peppered with poetic snippets presented in a variety of visual formats that add style and depth."" - Sean Michael Wilson, graphic novel writer and winner of Japanese government's International Manga Award
