Pre-Pub Pick: In the House in the Dark of the Woods by Laird Hunt

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A mother’s errand turns dark and mystical in Hunt’s newest take on witches in Colonial New England. A bright-eyed Goody walks into the woods to gather berries for her husband and young son when the air turns dark. Soon our nameless protagonist is lost, and encounters a magnetic Captain Jane, a bizarre hermit named Eliza, and an ephemeral girl in a yellow dress, each one welcoming and yet exuding a cautious eagerness. Circumstances continually keep the Goody from making her way home. As the tale unravels, snippets of the Goody’s past come into focus and the reader begins to understand that Goody has much more in common with the dark, ominous forest than it first appeared.

With an unambiguous ending, In the House in the Dark of the Woods is a quick and thoroughly enjoyable horror novel. Hunt’s style will not please readers who strongly prefer prosaic writing, but the story is so engrossing that one can easily overcome any prejudices regarding narrative style. A perfect treat (or is it a trick?) for Halloween. Highly recommended for horror fans and admirers of lyrical narrative. Click here to place your copy on hold today!

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley, for review consideration.

Pre-Pub Pick: In the House in the Dark of the Woods by Laird Hunt

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Pre-Pub Pick: THE RAIN WATCHER by Tatiana de Rosney

Pre-Pub Pick: THE RAIN WATCHER by Tatiana de Rosney Banner Photo

Primarily set in present-day Paris, a flooded Seine River threatens to overtake the bank and streets of the city. The Malegarde family travels from across the globe to gather for a celebration weekend. When Paul, the 70 year-old birthday boy and father to his adult children, son Linden and daughter Tilia, suffers a medical emergency, the entire family is forced to examine their secrets and hope for redemption. Beautiful descriptions and a flowing narrative make THE RAIN WATCHER an absorbing read.

This is Tatiana de Rosney's best work since SARAH'S KEY. Highly recommended for Francophiles and those who love a good family drama. Click here to place a hold on Tatiana de Rosney's THE RAIN WATCHER. 

I received an advanced copy of this book from St. Martin’s Press through NetGalley.

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