Aliens: Vasquez

Aliens: Vasquez
V Castro
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Hardback
h198 x 130mm - 432pg
25 Oct 2022 UK
International import eta 10-19 days
9781803361116
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A groundbreaking Latinx Aliens novel by a rising star Latina author, featuring the fan-favorite character PFC Jenette Vasquez from the hit movie Aliens and the family she is forced to leave behind. "Look, man. I only need to know one thing: where they are. "PFC Jenette Vasquez on LV-426Even before the doomed mission to Hadley' s Hope, Jenette Vasquez had to fight to survive. Born to an immigrant family with a long military tradition she looked up to the stars, but life pulled her back down to Earth-first into a street gang, then prison. The Colonial Marines proved to be Vasquez' s way out-a way that forced her to give up her twin children. Raised by Jenette' s sister Roseanna, those children-Leticia and Ramon-have been forced to discover their own ways to survive. Leticia by following her mother' s path into the military, Ramon by embracing the corporate hierarchy of Weyland-Yutani. Their paths converge on an unnamed world, which some see as a potential utopia, while others would use it for highly secretive research. Regardless of what humans might have planned for it, however, Xenomorphs will turn the planet into a living hell. Sarcastic, sexy, and action-packed, Vasquez brings generational heritage into the Alien universe in an explosive way.
Praise for V. Castro and The Queen of the Cicadas:"In the age of phony fiction, V. Castro is the voice of authenticity; una voz que lucha por la igualdad. Dark, atmospheric, sexy, and dangerous, her fiction brings readers her unfiltered Latinx essence and a unique pulpy flavor. Her work matters. Read it. "-Gabino Iglesias, author of Coyote Songs"In The Queen of the Cicadas, there' s a thin, bloody veil between worlds, the past isn' t past at all, and you can feel your heart beating in the pages, the words pulsing with life. Touch them if you dare, and don' t be surprised if they quiver into flight all around you. "-Stephen Graham Jones, NYT bestselling author of The Only Good Indians"V. Castro writes like her blood is in the ink. Queen of the Cicadas is the best urban legend story since Candyman, layered and dark and hideously beautiful. It will get way under your skin. If Castro' s not already on your radar, she should be. "-Christopher Golden, NYT bestselling author of Alien: River of Pain"Writing in breathtaking, atmospheric prose, Castro merges brutal realism and supernatural terror to create a fierce, memorable tale of Mexican folklore and horror. "-Publishers Weekly starred review"Castro' s novel shifts seamlessly from deliciously gory horror narrative to family saga to a tale of righteous vengeance, all while maintaining its unflinching condemnation of colonialism on both sides of the Mexican-American border. "-Kirkus starred review"A riveting #ownvoices novel exploring Mexican folk tales and legends mingled with the history of Texas. . . Castro does not pull any punches. "-Booklist starred review"Castro' s expert storytelling upends classic horror tropes to make ' The Queen of the Cicadas' an exhilarating and frightening literary ride. "-Los Angeles Review of Books"A deliciously sinister story"-Harper' s Bazaar"A truly original and surprising work of fiction. . . Castro weaves several familiar tropes from the slasher and ghost story sub-genres into a blood-drenched (literally) story of both personal and cultural reclamation. "-Toronto Star"A keenly written work of suspense that also reflects upon humanity' s capacity for good and evil, The Queen of the Cicadas is a compelling page-turner for connoisseurs of the genre. Highly recommended. "-Midwest Book Review
V. Castro is Mexican American writer from San Antonio, Texas now residing in the UK. As a full-time mother she dedicates her time to her family and writing Latinx narratives in horror, speculative fiction, and science fiction. Her most recent releases include The Queen of the Cicadas from Flame Tree Press and Goddess of Filth from Creature Publishing. Connect with Violet via Instagram and Twitter @vlatinalondon or www. vvcastro. com.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781803361116
Published: 25 Oct 2022
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Titan Books
Publisher: Titan Books
Format: Hardback
Height: 198mm
Width: 130mm
Pages: 432

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