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This is the first American publication of Brodber's eagerly awaited third novel. In Louisiana: A Novel she explores her continuing fascination with the power of the past to live in the present. Here, Ella Townsend, a young African American anthropologist whose roots are Caribbean, researches Louisiana folklife and discovers not only the world of voodoo and carnival but also the mystical connection of the living and the dead. With her tape recorder she explores the rich heritage of Creole Louisiana, but Mammy, Ella's primary informant, dies during the project. Then from beyond the grave she continues to transmit messages. Although the academically minded Ella is dubious about the authenticity of the medium, gradually, as she confronts her prejudices, the tapes convey enriching mysteries about the past lives of Mammy and her friend Lowly. From this supernatural experience, Ella learns much about herself and her background. Louisiana celebrates the magico-religious culture of hoodoo, conjure, obeah, and myal. Like Brodber's previous works, Myal: A Novel and Jane and Louisa Will Soon Come Home, Louisiana reveals the author's fascinating gift of myth-making. The Louisiana of her title represents two places sharing the same name—the American state and Brodber's native parish in Jamaica. Through this blending of localities, Brodber shows how elements from the African diaspora are kept alive in the Creole culture of the Americas.
John Charles Poe, a small-town reporter in Crowley, Virginia, drinks a lot of bourbon and works because he doesn't have to. The heir to the family fortune, he has just received the most unusual part of the Poe legacy-the casket. The three-foot-long wooden box contains the notes and personal papers of the Poe men dating back to the eerie and mysterious Edgar Allen. It is passed on to every male Poe on his thirtieth birthday. John Charles has sworn not to divulge its secrets, but a call from his oldest friend, Roderick Usher, on the verge of a breakdown, may justify a broken oath.
Poe’s classic tale lives on in this gothic novel of ancestral madness in the mountains of modern-day North Carolina, from a New York Times–bestselling author. Ever since Edgar Allan Poe looted a family’s ignoble secret history for his classic story “The Fall of the House of Usher,” living in the shadow of that sick dynasty has been an inescapable scourge for generations of Usher descendants. But not for horror novelist Rix Usher. Years ago, he fled the isolated family estate of Usherland in the menacing North Carolina hills to pursue his writing career. He promised never to return. But his father’s impending death has brought Rix back home to assume the role of Usher patriarch—and face his worst fears. His arrival forces him to confront a devious and impassive family and his vulnerable sister’s slow descent into insanity. Stirring memories of the grim folktales born out of the surrounding Briartop Mountains and the terrifying legends of missing children, Rix knows that in the dark, twisted corridors of Usherland, that dreadful something he saw as a young boy is still there. It’s waiting for him, as decayed and undying as the Usher heritage, and more depraved than anything Poe could have imagined. This eerie novel by the Bram Stoker Award–winning author of Swan Song and Boy’s Life is “a frightening pleasure” and a worthy tribute to the master who inspired it (St. Louis Post-Dispatch).
In this thriller by the New York Times–bestselling author of Open Grave, a soccer mom and ex-FBI agent must clear a runaway girl of murder. She’s been on the run for almost half her life. Hiding from the law after a thoughtless act of juvenile delinquency goes horribly wrong. “Gone dark” was what they called it, falling so far off the grid, going so deep underground, no one could tie you to your old life. Forget who you are, what you were, where you came from . . . The world has changed since then, has forgiven her crime, has almost forgotten her . . . can Lucy find her to let her know she’s free to reclaim her life before she makes another mistake? One that will destroy her life forever. If she leaves the dark, can she survive the light of day? Or is she simply making herself an easy target for an implacable enemy who never forgets or forgives? Gone Dark is the tenth Lucy Guardino novel, but they can be read out of order. If you enjoy captivating suspense, intelligent storytelling, strong and vulnerable characters, and a freight-train pace, then you'll love this adrenaline rush of a heart-pounding thriller from “a master of the genre” (Pittsburgh Magazine). Praise for the Beacon Falls novels “Combine Dirty Harry with a loving wife and mother and you might end up with Lucy Guardino. Fans of Lyons’ hospital-set series will love the change of setting and thrilling pace. . . . You won’t be able to put this one down.” —RT Book Reviews on Snake Skin “An action packed thriller from page one! An amazing fast paced story with characters that jump off the page and capture your heart. A must read!” —My Book Addiction on Blood Stained
“Grief leads to self-destructive behavior in this searing psychological thriller” from a New York Times–bestselling author (Publishers Weekly). What if the nightmares are actually memories? It’s been a year since Poppy’s husband, Jack, was brutally murdered during his morning run through Manhattan’s Riverside Park. In the immediate aftermath, Poppy spiraled into an oblivion of grief, disappearing for several days only to turn up ragged and confused wearing a tight red dress she didn’t recognize. What happened to Poppy during those lost days? And more importantly, what happened to Jack? The case was never solved, and Poppy has finally begun to move on. But those lost days have never stopped haunting her. Poppy starts having nightmares and blackouts—there are periods of time she can’t remember, and she’s unable to tell the difference between what is real and what she’s imagining. When she begins to sense that someone is following her, Poppy is plunged into a game of cat and mouse, determined to unravel the mystery around her husband’s death. But can she handle the truth about what really happened? “[A] captivating thriller.” —The Washington Post “Addictive. . . . Gripping suspense at its best.” —Karin Slaughter, #1 International and New York Times–bestselling author of The Good Daughter “A twisting labyrinth of a book. . . . Lisa Unger is . . . at the top of her game.” —Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Look For Me “Unger . . . keeps the twists coming in this standout thriller.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review “Another fine psychological thriller from a master of the genre.” —Booklist, starred review
The title My Invention Testimony came from the journal I kept as I worked on my invention called "Food Separators." As I was being introduced to the world of inventions, I persevered through a lot of frustrations and hostile ordeals during my learning experiences. I've heard in several sermons from various pastors, including my own, that when one commits themselves to carry out an assignment for God, one would most likely experience an aloofness of family and friends. What a true statement! I did lose a closeness with my family, biological and Christian alike. I became like a plague to them because I no longer did the things I use to do. I wanted, as well as needed, to spend as much time with the Lord as possible. My desire to spend more time with Him brought about undesirable situations with people of whom I used to have a closeness to. Not only did I have personal attacks, but in terms of business, it has been a long and tough journey with my endeavors to get prototypes of my invention, as well as making decisions to manufacture, license, or self-distribute. The decision that I make would determine my success or failure. I had a lot of decisions to make before I could even get my invention on the market. I so often found myself praying and asking God for His direction and guidance. After about six months into the invention process, I heard the Holy Spirit speak to me and say, "Here is your book. Continue to write and place glory on my name." I couldn't believe what I heard, but after hearing the Lord speak, I looked at my journal and realized, Wow, this is a book. I was a little hesitant because I had no inclination of writing a book. The thought never crossed my mind. Besides, I was so caught up in venturing out and searching for information on how to make the right decisions concerning my invention that I didn't have time for anything else. As I stated before, I had no thoughts of writing a book, but I was obedient to God. This book is an actual testimony of almost everything that I've gone through to get this far with my invention. I say almost, because I'm not finished with publicizing my invention, and it is not yet fully on the market. I've done two illustrations with self-made prototypes, and they were a big hit. Everyone liked them, but I still have a long way to go. I thank God for His vision and for allowing me to partner with Him in sharing the experience of this venture.