Supernatural Thriller Savior of Lost Souls

In this episode of Chatting with Betsy, host Betsy Wurzel welcomes
James R. Bateman, author of Savior of Lost Souls, the first novel
in his Retribution series. James, originally from Staffordshire,
England, spent 30+ years in the IT and software world before
stepping into fiction. Now, he brings readers into a haunting
supernatural realm shaped by imagination, grief, and divine
intervention.James introduces us to Lavek, the god of Ul’Den, a
purgatory realm where cries of the prematurely lost echo.

Lavek intervenes in mortal lives to prevent tragedies before they
happen—a central theme in Savior of Lost Souls.Betsy explores why
James chose 1986 and a fictional Colorado town as the backdrop, and
how the Williams family anchors the story. 

They also unpack character roles, the moral fabric of the
narrative, and the emotional intensity of writing about spiritual
and psychological transitions.James describes his writing process
and how the book blends supernatural fiction, thriller pacing, and
psychological mystery. Together, Betsy and James reflect on
societal changes from 1986 to 2025—and the ongoing importance of
teaching children safety and awareness.

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