Rick Koster (White Ghost Blues) Author Talk and Signing
Rick Koster (White Ghost Blues) Author Talk and Signing brings the Connecticut author, music journalist, and novelist to Bank Square Books for an evening discussion about his latest novel. Koster will be joined in conversation by bestselling author Luanne Rice as they explore the inspiration, characters, and themes behind White Ghost Blues, a coming-of-age story that blends supernatural elements, music, friendship, and personal sacrifice.
The novel follows Wyatt “White Ghost” Dumaine, a teenage blues guitar prodigy navigating life in New Orleans while balancing friendships, family responsibilities, and a complicated connection with a vampire cheerleader named Allison Pernot. As Ghost faces difficult choices involving loyalty, love, and identity, the story combines humor, fantasy, music, and drama against the backdrop of post-Katrina Louisiana culture.
This event is ideal for readers who enjoy supernatural fiction, young adult novels, local authors, and literary discussions. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from Koster about the book’s creation, participate in the conversation, and have copies signed following the presentation.
Additional Details
- Date: Friday, June 12, 2026
- Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Location: Bank Square Books
Featured Guests
- Rick Koster, author of White Ghost Blues
- Luanne Rice, New York Times bestselling author
About White Ghost Blues
- Young adult supernatural novel set in New Orleans
- Features Wyatt “White Ghost” Dumaine, a teenage blues guitar prodigy
- Blends music, fantasy, friendship, and coming-of-age themes
- Follow-up work from the author of Gris-Gris Gumbo and Poppin’ a Cold One
About Rick Koster
- Former musician and longtime writer
- Author of Louisiana Music and Texas Music
- Resident of New London, Connecticut
Signed Copies
- Signed copies may be available for attendees
- Customers unable to attend may purchase a copy through Bank Square Books and request personalization when ordering
- Personalization requests are accommodated when possible
About Luanne Rice
- Author of 39 novels
- New York Times bestselling writer
- Several works adapted for television, including Blue Moon, Silver Bells, and Follow the Stars Home
