Amerie’s dazzling debut, “This Is Not a Ghost Story,” introduces John, a Black man who walks into the light and finds himself in modern Los Angeles as the first verifiable ghost. With no memory of his past, his return sparks global fascination, brand deals, and political agendas. All John wants is to return to his peaceful haven, but it requires confronting painful truths about his past life and forming an unlikely alliance with a mystic, a publicist, and an actress. This novel is a tender, satirical exploration of hope, sacrifice, and humanity, marking a powerful literary fiction debut from a Grammy-nominated artist.