“Aah! A satisfying find that was quick and drenched with all things beach, from gritty sand in the towels to the trinket-filled stores lining the sidewalks, and plenty between. This book offered an answer to the irritating question, “Is it too late to find love?” It happened to the main character’s grandpa, but would it happen to him, there, in the same sun-filled setting? Throw in an almost magical mailbox on the dunes, and you’ve got a great story to read. Enjoy, like I did!” –GRETCHEN GRIFFITH, author of Southern Fly Tyers: Life Stories of Those Who Tie Flies

Some connections never fade.

Award-winning author LB Sedlacek is pleased to announce the release of The Spirit of the Mailbox, a heartfelt companion novel and sequel of sorts to her bestselling novel The Mailbox of the Kindred Spirit. Inspired by the real Kindred Spirit Mailbox on Sunset Beach, North Carolina, the original novel captured readers with its moving story of love, hope, and the enduring power of human connection.

In The Spirit of the Mailbox, the story continues through a new generation. The novel follows the grandson of a beloved character from The Mailbox of the Kindred Spirit, proving that the messages we leave behind—and the lives they touch—can echo across generations. As family history, mystery, and destiny intertwine, he discovers that the legendary mailbox still holds the power to inspire unexpected friendships, healing, and new beginnings.

Blending heartfelt storytelling with the timeless appeal of the North Carolina coast, The Spirit of the Mailbox explores themes of family legacy, remembrance, forgiveness, and the invisible threads that connect people across time.

“This new novel revisits a place that has meant so much to readers while introducing fresh characters and a new journey,” said Sedlacek. “Fans of The Mailbox of the Kindred Spirit will recognize the spirit of the original story while discovering how its legacy lives on.”

LB Sedlacek is an award-winning poet and novelist whose work spans fiction, poetry, and short stories. Her novels include The Mailbox of the Kindred Spirit, inspired by the real Kindred Spirit Mailbox at Sunset Beach, North Carolina, along with the acclaimed Glass River mystery series.

The Spirit of the Mailbox is available in paperback or e-book.