Book Four: Chapter 43

“You can see him?” Mike asked.

“Of course, but we’ve never talked or anything.” She pointed at herself. “I did technically die, so I thought that explained why I could see him. But whenever I tried to talk with him, he just kept looking at his maps. I figured maybe he was pissed that I got away or something, so I’ve just been leaving him alone.”

“Mike Radley, who are you talking to?” Death was looking near where Dana stood, his bony brow furrowed.

“I’m talking to Dana. You... can you not see her?”

“I am capable of seeing anything with a soul, yet I only see you, the goblin, and His Majesty, the Rat King. Are you saying there is somebody else here?” Death held out a bony hand. “You may call me Death. I am pleased to meet you.”

“Oh, I still have my soul. That’s the problem.” Dana reached out for his hand, but her hand passed through it. “I can’t touch him, apparently.”

“Her hand went through yours,” Mike explained.

“Fascinating.” Death stood u