Mestiza Blood

Mestiza Blood
V Castro
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NZ$ 41.99
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Trade Paperback
h216 x 140mm - 240pg
18 Jan 2022 UK
International import eta 10-19 days
9781787586161
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From the lauded author of The Queen of the Cicadas (which picked up starred reviews from PW, Kirkus and Booklist who called her "a dynamic and innovative voice") comes a short story collection of nightmares, dreams, desire and visions focused on the Chicana experience. V. Castro weaves urban legend, folklore, life experience and heartache in this personal journey beginning in south Texas: a bar where a devil dances the night away; a street fight in a neighbourhood that may not have been a fight after all; a vengeful chola at the beginning of the apocalypse; mind swapping in the not so far future; satan who falls and finds herself in a brothel in Amsterdam; the keys to Mictlan given to a woman after she dies during a pandemic. The collection finishes with two longer tales: The Final Porn Star is a twist on the final girl trope and slasher, with a creature from Mexican folklore; and Truck Stop is an erotic horror romance with two hearts: a video store and a truck stop. AUTHOR: Violet Castro is a Mexican American writer originally from Texas now residing in the UK with her family. When not caring for her three children, she dedicates her time to writing.
Praise for 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, New York Times bestselling author of Ararat and Red Hands"Writing in breathtaking, atmospheric prose, Castro (Hairspray and Switchblades) 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. A tightly paced story of anti-colonial resistance and shared history that begs to be read in one sitting. " - 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. Readers seeking originality and a fresh take on well-worn horror tropes should pick up this novel by a dynamic and innovative voice in horror. - Booklist Starred Review"Castro delivers an unflinching, honest, raw, and thought-provoking horror tale that is both serious in its social commentary and fun to read. For fans of gruesome, vengeance-themed horror that is deeply tied to its place and the marginalized identities of its protagonists" - Becky Spratford, Literary Journal
Violet Castro was born in San Antonio, Texas to Mexican American parents. Since Violet was a child, she wrote short horror stories and was always fascinated with dark fiction beginning with Mexican folklore and the urban legends of Texas. At eighteen Violet left Texas for Philadelphia to attend Drexel University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Political Science and History. Violet now lives with her family in the U. K. writing and travelling with her children. She tries to return to the US twice a year to see her parents, three sisters and extended family. For More information about her books and other publications, please visit www. vvcastro. com. You can also follow her on Twitter and Instagram @vlatinalondon.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781787586161
Published: 18 Jan 2022
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Flame Tree Publishing
Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
Format: Trade Paperback
Height: 216mm
Width: 140mm
Spine: 20mm
Pages: 240

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