Complex, engaging characters reckon with the question of belonging. A Wild Region offers a collection of exemplary Southern Gothic & Weird Fiction stories. Highly recommended!
Frances (Frank) and her sister, abandoned by their mother, move with their father to his hometown. A dark family history wrapped in mystery makes this an instant suspense classic. Highly recommended!
An intimate family saga plays out, both past and present, in Delphic Oracle, U.S.A. Every story feeds into those around it, creating a living, breathing town. Highly Recommended!
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Meet contemporary Gothic Horror author, Linda Watkins. She is a super-hero in her own right, rescuing dogs and organizes groups to help after disasters strike. We at Chanticleer's home office love Linda Watkins. And recently I had the chance to chat with her regarding all things writer-ly. I hope you enjoy reading this interview as much as I enjoyed conducting it.
A brilliantly dark and satisfying read - unique imagery and a breathtaking plot.
High suspense and flashes of horror beckon American Gothic readers -- a stunning success.
When you read more than a hundred books per year, it’s exciting to find one that surprises you. "Tupelo Honey" is one. A stick-to-the-ribs portrait of an extraordinary girl who overcomes the deck stacked against her in the deep South.
The plot-line twists and turns adding suspense, the setting is vividly haunting in this paranormal mystery that has dashes of wit and humor along in this exploration of the spirit world by a teenage girl.
An edge of your seat thriller-horror story with believable characters & a gripping contemporary American Gothic plot - tantalizing!