The Lost Characters: Milestoneville Collector's Edition Book Series by Golden November revolves around a complex and interconnected web of conversations and storylines involving a diverse cast of characters who will be familiar to followers of the Milestoneville series—but easy to get to know quickly for those who are new two it. Two individuals named G and JBT embark on a mission to locate missing friends in a forest using a hang glider and face hilarious challenges along the way. Meanwhile, Tessa and Cody navigate through the woods and communicate with Smith, encountering their own set of obstacles. The storyline catapults from one crazy event to the next including a Renaissance Faire encounter, a rescue mission, a stolen briefcase, a fake book auction, and various personal interactions among the characters.

Setting aside the unique novel format for a moment, The Lost Characters by Golden November explores themes of adventure, mystery, deception, and the complexities of human relationships. November, via direct conversations between characters and nothing else, is able to fully reveal their motivations, past experiences, and the struggles they face as they navigate through their highs and lows. The highs and lows are occasionally literal like planning a flight to a guy who lives up on a mountain that may or may not be in Milestoneville proper, with G believing it to be part of Milestoneville, while JBT claims it's not; and William's amusing encounter with his granddaughter's cat at the tennis court. Readers are kept engaged by acting the scenes out, uncovering the wild resolutions to the group's shenanigans.

The Lost Characters is a work of fiction in the action, interpersonal drama, humor, and adventure subgenres, and forms part of the Milestoneville Collector's Edition Book Series. The work is suitable for the general adult reading audience and was penned by author Golden November. We’re back again with the iconic characters from Milestoneville in this new series which seeks to wrap up the saga and give the people we know and love a (mostly) happy ending. G and JBT are thrown into the next disaster that they’ll have to solve when two familiar figures get themselves lost. The domino effect of the disastrous search and rescue sends the rest of the town reeling as the drama runs high.

Author Golden November always delivers exactly what the audience wants from the Milestoneville series, and it’s strange to think that this new collection might actually be the end of the adventures of JBT and the gang. The humble bookstore hunters, store owners, adventure seekers, and bumbling townies are all back for this adventure with their signature brand of dialogue. I enjoyed the updated imagery in this edition that actually showed some of the characters in action, and as always, the images that have been chosen really illuminate the dialogue-driven scenes and keep you reading on swiftly. Whilst this was a concise adventure compared to some of the series’ more in-depth works, I thoroughly enjoyed the chaos and commotion as much as ever. Overall, I’d certainly recommend The Lost Characters to fans of the existing series, as you can’t afford to miss out on the ending to this fascinating and wild ride.