In the fall of 1962, Jemma Barker is desperate to escape her life in Chicago-and the spirits she has always been able to see. When she receives an unexpected job offer from the Duchon family in New Orleans . . .
But Jemma discovers that this family isn't what they seem. Their tenuous hold on reality extends to all the members of their eccentric clan. And soon, the shocking truth comes out: the Duchons are under a curse. And they think Jemma can break it.
As Jemma wrestles with the gift she's run from all her life, she unravels deeper and more disturbing secrets about the mysterious Duchons.
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OUT OF THE corner of Jemma Barker's eye, the woman flickered, a shadow of light shimmering at the edge of her vision. (ONE)
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(@PenguinUKBooks, 24 October 2024, e-galley, 384 pages, ARC from the publisher via @NetGalley)
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This is a new author for me. I really enjoyed This Cursed House. The book is set in the Deep South in the 60's and I loved the chilling, gothic atmosphere. As you can imagine, due to the era and setting of the book, racism is a core theme and is often more disturbing than the supernatural events depicted. I really enjoyed the vivid descriptions and the feelings of dread this book evokes. It's very creepy and unsettling and I kept being pulled into the story. This is an interesting and captivating read. I'd recommend it.