Journey Into the Astral Worlds of “Red Souls” With Susan F. Banks

In Susan F. Banks’ imaginative tale, Red Souls swarm through the streets of Los Angeles, infecting the minds of humans with fear, despair and insanity. Four friends and a powerful Guardian named Gem must raise the Circle of Augustus to defend the Astral Gate and defeat an ancient evil before L.A. falls into chaos. Banks’ imaginative world of Red Souls sucks readers in, and the sequel Wall of Unknowing proves to be just as captivating. Blending the ingenious elements of science fiction with the magic of a modern fantasy, Banks’ writing is sure to leave readers on the edge of their seats.

Cameron Kimball, an editor at BookTrib, chatted with Banks to discuss the inspiration behind the Red Souls trilogy and what’s in store for the characters in the third and final book. From lucid dreaming to quantum mechanics, Banks covers how all her sources of inspiration go into her books. Watch the interview to check it all out!