Make Sure You Die Screaming by Zee Carlstrom is a delightfully dark thrill ride perfect for a quick weekend read. The “thriller” label is well-earned as Carlstrom’s narrator drags the reader along on a full-fledged crash out that is orders of magnitude beyond the average burnout response. The narrator claims to have “burned [their] entire…
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In The Best Little Motel in Texas, Lyla Lane brings together the most delightful tropes from cozy mystery and romantic comedy while adding a slight twist to each.
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Nick Medina’s “The Whistler” is an Indigenous horror that pairs the loss of autonomy with paranormal folklore.
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A review of Ivonne Lamazares’ powerful novel about family and belonging, “The Tilting House.”
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Emily Carpenter’s novel, “Gothictown,” offers classic Southern Gothic tropes, characters, and settings with enough twists to keep readers turning pages.
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A review of Elaine Neil Orr’s “Dancing Woman.”
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Andrea L. Rogers’ new young adult novel, “The Art Thieves,” presents a post-apocalyptic landscape that, despite challenging characters and readers, still offers paths forward and hope for a dark world.
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A review of Crapalachia: A Biography of a Place.
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Featuring magic, mystery and dark themes Alli Dyer’s debut novel spotlights family trauma, addiction and the healing power of land.
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A review of Tita Ramírez’s debut novel, “Tell It To Me Singing.”
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