Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s Mexican Gothic is a chilling gothic horror novel set in 1950s Mexico. Socialite Noemí Taboada is sent to a crumbling countryside estate to check on her cousin, who has sent a disturbing letter. There, Noemí discovers a decaying mansion, a mysterious family, and dark secrets tied to the land itself. As the house begins to haunt her dreams, she uncovers horrifying truths. Combining Lovecraftian horror with feminist themes and colonial critique, Mexican Gothic delivers an atmospheric and unsettling tale of resistance, rot, and reclaiming power.
About Silvia Moreno-Garcia
A Mexican-Canadian author known for her genre-bending fiction that often blends horror, fantasy, and noir elements with Mexican folklore and history. Her novels, such as Mexican Gothic and Velvet Was the Night, are characterized by their atmospheric settings, strong female protagonists, and exploration of cultural identity and societal issues. Moreno-Garcia's unique voice and imaginative storytelling have garnered her critical acclaim and a growing readership.
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