: A girl who died in the Civil War who has the ability to "rip" objects and souls between the living world and Everlost. The Climax

In Neal Shusterman's , the second book in the Skinjacker Trilogy , the world of Everlost—a limbo for the souls of children—is on the brink of war. Core Conflicts and Character Arcs

: A charismatic but disturbing skinjacker who leads a group that eventually joins forces with Mary.

: The self-proclaimed queen of Afterlights and a dangerous fanatic, Mary believes children should remain in Everlost forever under her care. She travels in the memory of the Hindenburg, spreading propaganda to attract followers.

: Formerly a terrifying monster, Mikey struggles to maintain his human form and control his anger to stay worthy of Allie's love. New Allies and Threats

: Allie travels to Memphis with Mikey McGill to find her parents. During her journey, she explores the "Criminal Art" of skinjacking (possessing living bodies) and discovers a shocking truth: skinjackers are not actually dead, but in comas in the living world.