Poor Ghost - Hardcoverby David Starkey (Author) The Next Great Rock and Roll Novel On a September afternoon in Santa Barbara, a private jet carrying the members of Poor Ghost one of America's most storied rock bands plunges into the backyard of Caleb Crane, a retired insurance salesman. Still mourning his wife's death from Covid, Caleb finds himself navigating trauma, grief, and loss, all while his quiet neighborhood is invaded by pushy reporters and rabid Poor Ghost fans.