Sara Stamford’s The Lost Souls Achieves #1 International Bestseller Status in the United States and Australia
New adult fiction novel earns #1 Bestseller rankings in two countries and multiple #1 Hot New Release rankings across four international Amazon marketplaces.
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LOS ANGELES, CA – October 13, 2026 – Elite Online Publishing is proud to announce that author Sara Stamford’s new adult fiction novel, The Lost Souls: New Adult Fiction, has officially achieved #1 International Amazon Bestseller status, reaching the top of Amazon’s bestseller charts in both the United States and Australia. The novel has also earned multiple #1 Hot New Release rankings across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.
Stamford’s compelling novel has resonated with readers through its exploration of emotional vulnerability, complicated relationships, personal identity, and the psychological consequences of trust and manipulation. Blending suspense with deeply human storytelling, The Lost Souls examines the choices that shape our lives and the relationships that can change them forever.
International Bestseller Success
The Lost Souls achieved the coveted #1 Amazon Bestseller ranking in the United States in the United States Drama & Plays category. The novel also reached #3 in American Dramas & Plays and #5 in both Drama & Plays and Trauma Psychology.
Internationally, the book secured two #1 Amazon Bestseller rankings in Australia, reaching the top position in both Contemporary Drama and United States Drama.
In addition to its bestseller achievements, The Lost Souls earned #1 Hot New Release recognition across four Amazon marketplaces.
In the United States, the novel reached #1 Hot New Release in American Dramas & Plays, Drama & Plays, Trauma Psychology, and United States Drama & Plays.
In the United Kingdom, the book earned #1 Hot New Release rankings in Contemporary Drama & Plays and United States Drama & Plays.
Canadian readers helped propel the novel to #1 Hot New Release in two United States Drama category listings.
Australia delivered additional success, with the novel achieving #1 Hot New Release rankings in Trauma Psychology, Contemporary Drama, and United States Drama.
These accomplishments mark an exciting milestone in Stamford’s publishing journey, establishing The Lost Souls as an internationally recognized bestselling novel.
A New Adult Fiction Novel That Explores the Complexity of Human Relationships
The Lost Souls follows Elizabeth, a young woman who arrives in Los Angeles at twenty-two, filled with hope and the promise of a new beginning. As she navigates the challenges of building a life in an unfamiliar city, she encounters Anna, a magnetic and unpredictable woman whose friendship gradually draws Elizabeth into a world she never anticipated.
What begins as an exciting connection evolves into a psychologically complex relationship that challenges Elizabeth’s understanding of friendship, identity, and her own sense of self.
Through emotionally layered characters and unexpected developments, Stamford explores the fine line between trust and manipulation, the vulnerability of seeking belonging, and the consequences of choices made in moments of uncertainty.
The novel offers readers more than a suspenseful storyline. It invites them to examine the relationships that influence their lives and the courage required to reclaim their identities.
Celebrating an International Bestselling Author
“Sara has created a story that combines psychological suspense with meaningful emotional depth,” said Jenn Foster, co-founder of Elite Online Publishing. “We are thrilled to celebrate her success as a #1 International Amazon Bestselling Author. Seeing The Lost Souls reach bestseller status in both the United States and Australia, along with #1 Hot New Release rankings across four countries, is an exciting achievement. We are proud to be part of her publishing journey.”
Stamford’s success demonstrates the international reach of compelling storytelling and the opportunities available to independent authors through strategic publishing and book marketing.
About Sara Stamford
Sara Stamford is a creative author passionate about telling purpose-inspired stories that explore often-overlooked societal themes. Her writing emphasizes female empowerment, inclusion, challenging stereotypes, and promoting deeper understanding through complex characters and emotionally engaging narratives. Stamford divides her time between the United States and Europe, drawing inspiration from diverse experiences and perspectives to create stories that connect with readers.
About Elite Online Publishing
Elite Online Publishing, founded by Jenn Foster and Melanie Johnson, is a publishing and marketing company dedicated to helping authors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders share their stories, establish credibility, and expand their influence. Through professional publishing, strategic book launches, bestseller campaigns, and author marketing services, Elite Online Publishing helps authors turn their books into powerful tools for visibility, authority, and lasting impact. Check out their podcasts: Elite Expert Insider and Elite Publishing Podcast.
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A New Adult Fiction Novel That Explores the Complexity of Human Relationships
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