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The Haunting of Alejandra: A Novel by V. Castro (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Haunting of Alejandra by V. Castro "A woman is haunted by the Mexican folk demon La Llorona as she unravels the dark secrets of her family history in this ravishing and provocative horror novel"-- FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A woman is haunted by the Mexican folk demon La Llorona in this "utterly terrifying and wholly immersive . . . story about generational trauma, colonization, systemic oppression, and the horror at the heart of motherhood" (Library Journal, starred review). "Castro is one of the most exciting genre authors on the scene right now, and this might be her most powerful book yet."—PasteA POPSUGAR AND CRIMEREADS BEST BOOK OF THE YEARAlejandra no longer knows who she is. To her husband, she is a wife, and to her children, a mother. To her own adoptive mother, she is a daughter. But they cannot see who Alejandra has become: a woman struggling with a darkness that threatens to consume her. Nor can they see what Alejandra sees. In times of despair, a ghostly vision appears to her, the apparition of a crying woman in a ragged white gown. When Alejandra visits a therapist, she begins exploring her familys history, starting with the biological mother she never knew. As she goes deeper into the lives of the women in her family, she learns that heartbreak and tragedy are not the only things she has in common with her ancestors. Because the crying woman was with them, too. She is La Llorona, the vengeful and murderous mother of Mexican legend. And she will not leave until Alejandra follows her mother, her grandmother, and all the women who came before her into the darkness. But Alejandra has inherited more than just pain. She has inherited the strength and the courage of her foremothers—and she will have to summon everything they have given her to banish La Llorona forever. Author Biography V. Castro was born in San Antonio, Texas, to Mexican American parents. Shes been writing horror stories since she was a child, always fascinated by Mexican folklore and the urban legends of Texas. Castro now lives in the United Kingdom with her family, writing and traveling with her children. Review "The provocative novel is haunting and packed with dark secrets."—Today"Creepy yet insightful."—Culturess"Castro is one of the most exciting genre authors on the scene right now, and this might be her most powerful book yet."—Paste Magazine, Most Anticipated Horror Novels of 2023"V. Castros The Haunting of Alejandra isnt your typical horror novel. Follow along as Alejandra digs into her past and taps into the power of her ancestors so she can save her future."—People en Español"V. Castros heroine is haunted by the spirit of La Llorona. . . . She must go to a curandera and process her personal and generational trauma . . . in what also functions as a perfect metaphor for . . . seeing the societal structures and history that contribute to our present-day malaise."—CrimeReads"Speaking of Goddesses, Castro is the goddess of Indigenous Mexican Indigenous horror, and I also cant wait for The Haunting of Alejandra."—Literary Hub "[A] ravishing and provocative literary horror novel about motherhood, family legacy, and self-discovery."—Jump Scares"Provocative, haunting, and packed with secrets."—Electric Literature"The Haunting of Alejandra is deeply rooted in culture and beautifully explores diaspora and generational trauma through the lens of the supernatural horror genre."—Zoraida Córdova, author of The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina "A powerful story about motherhood, trauma, love, and the ways that myths can and should be rewritten . . . If youre a horror fan and you havent picked up V. Castro, you need to fix that."—Sarah Langan, author of Good Neighbors"V. Castro charts a terrifying legacy of tears with The Haunting of Alejandra, an empathic epic that maps out the birth of a curse and tethers itself to the very ancestry of its tragic protagonist."—Clay McLeod Chapman, author of Ghost Eaters "Sometimes being a woman can be hell. In V. Castros dark, heroic tale, a woman draws on her familial roots to save herself and her children—by facing down a soul-devouring demon."—Alma Katsu, author of The Fervor"Wonderfully heartfelt, relentlessly dark, and superbly written . . . Dont miss it."—Gabino Iglesias, author of The Devil Takes You Home"An intricate tale that blends folklore, grief, and revenge to create horrifying images that are sure to be etched into the imaginations of readers for years to come . . . a must-read."—Sergio Gomez, author of Camp Slaughter Review Quote "A powerful story about motherhood, trauma, love, and the ways myths can and should be rewritten...If youre a horror fan and you havent picked up V. Castro, you need to fix that." --Sarah Langan, author of Good Neighbors "V. Castro charts a terrifying legacy of tears with The Haunting of Alejandra , an empathic epic that maps out the birth of a curse and tethers itself to the very ancestry of its tragic protagonist." --Clay McLeod Chapman, author of Ghost Eaters "Sometimes, being a woman can be hell . In V. Castros dark, heroic tale, a woman draws on her familial roots to save herself and her children--by facing down a soul-devouring demon." --Alma Katsu, author of The Fervor Details ISBN0593499697 Author V. Castro Short Title The Haunting of Alejandra Pages 272 Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 0593499697 ISBN-13 9780593499696 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2023-04-18 Publisher Random House USA Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2023-04-18 NZ Release Date 2023-04-18 US Release Date 2023-04-18 UK Release Date 2023-04-18 Illustrator Fred Harper Imprint Random House Inc Subtitle A Novel Birth 1974 Death 1858 Affiliation Associate Professor Position Customer Qualifications PH. D. DEWEY 813.6 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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