Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Release: June 30th 2020
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Del Rey
Source: Amazon
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An isolated mansion. A chillingly charismatic artistocrat. And a brave socialite drawn to expose their treacherous secrets…
After receiving a frantic letter from her newly wed cousin begging for someone to save her from a mysterious doom, Noemí Taboada heads to High Place, a distant house in the Mexican countryside. She’s not sure what she will find—her cousin’s husband, a handsome Englishman, is a stranger, and Noemí knows little about the region.
Noemí is also an unlikely rescuer. She’s a glamorous debutante. Her chic gowns and perfect red lipstick are more suited for cocktail parties than amateur sleuthing. But she’s also tough and smart, with an indomitable will, and she is not afraid. Not of her cousin’s new husband, who is both menacing and alluring. Not of his father, the ancient patriarch who seems to be fascinated by Noemí. Certainly not even of the house itself, which begins to invade Noemi’s dreams with visions of blood and doom.
Her only ally in this inhospitable abode is the family’s youngest son. He seems to want to help Noemí, but might also be hiding dark knowledge of his family’s past. For there are many secrets behind the walls of High Place. The family’s once colossal wealth and faded mining empire kept them from prying eyes. However, as Noemí digs deeper she unearths stories of violence and madness. And Noemí, mesmerized by the terrifying yet seductive world of High Place, may soon find it impossible to ever leave this enigmatic house behind.
About the Author
Silvia Moreno-Garcia is the author of the novels Mexican Gothic, Gods of Jade and Shadow, Certain Dark Things, Untamed Shore, and a bunch of other books. She has also edited several anthologies, including the World Fantasy Award-winning She Walks in Shadows (a.k.a. Cthulhu’s Daughters).
Mexican Gothic Review:
This is easily one of the best books I have read this year, and probably the best ‘Haunted House’ book I have read EVER! It is eerie, chilling, dark, suspenseful, gory, and just gripping! The author tells the story in such a classic form that makes you think of ‘Dracula’ mixed with ‘Haunting of Hill House’. The haunting imagery of the rotting landscape, the mysterious characters, the paranormal events are all blended in such a beautiful manner. The story is atmospheric and creepy, and has all the classic elements like murder, ghost, sleepwalking, cemeteries, mausoleums and mummies.
The author also mentions topics like natural selection and genetics, and Mycology. Moreover, the reason as to why these incidents are occurring is explained is very smart and thought-provoking. Even Noemi is wonderfully written as a girl who is outspoken and doesn’t let people come in her way. But, once she reaches High Place, you slowly start to see the fear creep in her and how it affects her physically and mentally. But you still want to root for her to carry on and complete what she started.
Overall, I loved everything about this story and couldn’t get enough of it!
