Jump When Ready Series by David Pandolfe

Since he drowned, Henry has remained with the same group of teenagers and he keeps wondering why. After all, what could he possibly have in common with a mohawk-sporting punker from the 80s, a roller skater from the 70s with a thing for kimonos, and an English "rocker" from the 60s? Add to that, Henry can hear the other groups but he never sees them. Soon, Henry learns that his new friends all possess unique skills for making themselves noticed by the living... moreSince he drowned, Henry has remained with the same group of teenagers and he keeps wondering why. After all, what could he possibly have in common with a mohawk-sporting punker from the 80s, a roller skater from the 70s with a thing for kimonos, and an English "rocker" from the 60s? Add to that, Henry can hear the other groups but he never sees them. Soon, Henry learns that his new friends all possess unique skills for making themselves noticed by the living. Is Henry's group kept isolated because of their abilities? If so, are they considered gifted or seen only as a potential bad influence? Before Henry can reach any conclusions, he witnesses his sister being kidnapped. He knows who did it, where she's being held and what will happen if the kidnappers don't get what they want. As the police chase false leads, Henry comes to realize that he's his sister's only hope. But for Henry to even have a chance, he has to convince a group of teenagers that dead doesn't mean helpless. less

ASIN B00MZNDQHE moved to the most recent edition hereIn the afterlife, you're not supposed to see ghosts.But it seems that's exactly what's been happening to Nikki when she starts encountering spectral visits from Curtis, her friend who started a new life on Earth twenty years ago. Curtis's presence in the "In-Between" has to mean something serious. Nikki soon learns that, three days from now, an incident on Earth will end Curtis's new life... moreASIN B00MZNDQHE moved to the most recent edition hereIn the afterlife, you're not supposed to see ghosts.But it seems that's exactly what's been happening to Nikki when she starts encountering spectral visits from Curtis, her friend who started a new life on Earth twenty years ago. Curtis's presence in the "In-Between" has to mean something serious. Nikki soon learns that, three days from now, an incident on Earth will end Curtis's new life.Now, Nikki and her friends must find a way to alter the outcome of a future event only they know will take place. They'll also have just minutes to make that happen. Otherwise, Curtis is going to die again, taking with him any hope Nikki and her friends had for starting over. less

ASIN B00RO84NAO moved to the most recent edition hereAngels, demons and dream worlds. A whole new level of risk.When Henry and Nikki are asked to speak to one of the Mentors, they suspect everything is about to change. They've only caught sight of Lysrus once before, in a blinding flash that left them wondering what kind of supernatural creature he might be. Now, they suspect they're about to enter a completely new level of experience. They couldn't be more right... moreASIN B00RO84NAO moved to the most recent edition hereAngels, demons and dream worlds. A whole new level of risk.When Henry and Nikki are asked to speak to one of the Mentors, they suspect everything is about to change. They've only caught sight of Lysrus once before, in a blinding flash that left them wondering what kind of supernatural creature he might be. Now, they suspect they're about to enter a completely new level of experience. They couldn't be more right.Lysrus asks them to help Rose, a girl trapped in a twisted dream world created by guilt at her past life actions. Henry and Nikki soon face challenges unlike any before. Can they make Rose trust them enough to see that she was a victim and not a killer? Can they shatter the illusion keeping her trapped as a ghost? Success will leave them to choose between Service in their realm or a new life together on Earth. Failure means being pulled into the very dream from which Rose herself cannot escape. less