If you read enough, you sometimes come across a book that defies description. That’s a decent enough way to start a review of “Old Soul,” the new novel by Susan Barker. Described in ...

If you read enough, you sometimes come across a book that defies description. That’s a decent enough way to start a review of “Old Soul,” the new novel by Susan Barker. Described in ...

(Putnam via AP) This book cover image released by Putnam shows “Old Soul” by Susan Barker. (Putnam via AP) If you read enough, you sometimes come across a book that defies description. That’s a decent ...

This book cover image released by Putnam shows "Old Soul" by Susan Barker. (Putnam via AP) ...

This book cover image released by Putnam shows "Old Soul" by Susan Barker. (Putnam via AP) If you read enough, you sometimes come across a book that defies description. That’s a decent enough ...

“An immersive story that despite its supernatural grounding feels real,” is how Associated Press reviewer Rob Merrill summarizes “Old Soul,” the new novel by Susan Barker This book cover ...