Silver Nitrate

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Moreno-Garcia skillfully weaves classic noir tropes into the political particulars of this setting" In 2023, her novel Mexican Gothic was selected for the 2023 edition of Canada Reads, where it will be championed by Tasnim Geedi. [17] Her novel The Daughter of Doctor Moreau was also announced as a 2023 nominee for the Hugo Award for Best Novel. You don't just read this book, you live in it--and it will charm you, intrigue you, and scare the daylights out of you." Official description: A young woman wins the role of a lifetime in a film about a legendary heroine—but the real drama is behind the scenes in this sumptuous historical epic. Filled with gothic overtones and lush, vivid characters this is a story that captures the heart and imagination.”

Out in 2024. Historical novel (no speculative element) about the making of a film and of great drama. When the aging director gives her a copy of Ewers’ book, “The House of Infinite Wisdom,” to help her understand the man behind the script, Montserrat learns more than she ever wanted or should about Ewers’ deep dives into racism and other dark arts.The Beautiful Ones is a beautiful gothic tale full of wonder and feels absolutely real. The characters are vividly complicated. I seriously loved everything about t But this is the tale of three women, for it is also the story of the princess Salome herself, consumed with desire for the fiery prophet who foretells the doom of her stepfather, Herod: a woman torn between the decree of duty and the yearning of her heart. I enjoyed this book [...] The sci-fi aspect was more of a subtle theme than a major plot point and I really liked that. It focused on real circumstances faced by those who aren’t privileged to be living luxuriously.” Mexican Gothic masterfully combines elements of history, fantasy, and horror for a mystery that explores the sinister legacy of colonialism and imperialism in Latin America."

A fitting example of a new American Gothic novel, as Moreno-Garcia re-imagines this classic genre. You'll certainly find yourself caught between gasps of horror as you start to unravel this mysterious story, just remember to leave the light on as you sit down for a good read." While it is a slower paced novel, the focus on atmosphere and character development make it a compelling one. Moreno-Garcia once more draws the reader into her Mexico and presents a rich and vivid world."Despite its dark story of oppression and cruelty, Moreno-Garcia [...] instills the novel with action sequences showcasing violent conflicts between humans and hybrids. And she injects the novel’s gory battles with cinematic energy equal to that seen in the Universal Studios’ monster movies and other genre classics." Carlota's love and empathy for the hybrids is the heart that keeps the story of THE DAUGHTER OF DOCTOR MOREAU beating" Silvia Moreno-Garcia has consistently written books that interest and engage very easily. Readability (especially when the concept is a little strange), is not an easy task to accomplish, but Moreno-Garcia manages it with aplomb in her latest novel.... It’s a clever, well written and tragic tale of love, obsession and creation." It’s wrenching in a way that has nothing to do with big worldwide events or apocalyptic calamities. It’s just about people, and the hope of getting out.” Sunburst Award for Excellence in Canadian Literature of the Fantastic". www.isfdb.org . Retrieved 6 July 2022.

T]here is simply no resisting the dark spells cast by Moreno-Garcia’s characters — nor those so expertly cast over readers by the author herself." The balance between Mayan mythology and historical fantasy is handled with impressive assurance and disarming good humor.” Mexican by birth, Canadian by inclination, Silvia Moreno-Garcia is the author of the novels Velvet Was the Night, Mexican Gothic, Gods of Jade and Shadow, and a bunch of other books. She has also edited several anthologies, including the World Fantasy Award-winning She Walks in Shadows(a.k.a. Cthulhu’s Daughters). She has won the British Fantasy Award and the Locus Award for her work as a novelist. A vibrant story of grit, giddiness, and glory with a protagonist whose personality burns bright as a star. Casiopea Tun will capture your heart and draw you into a jewel-toned world of myth-making and jazz music.”

Silver Nitrate is a popcorn thrill ride into the underbelly of 1990s Mexican horror movies and occultism. Moreno-Garcia crafts a world so rich with details and history that you won’t be able to look away.” —Dana Schwartz, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Anatomy: A Love Story Wonderfully creepy, blending chilling scenes of horror with classic Gothic tropes for a seductive and subversive tale. A book to devour in a few—very thrilling—sittings." Saunders, Rebecca (23 May 2021). "2020 Bram Stoker Award Winners Announced: Stephen Graham Jones Takes Two Awards". Horror Obsessive . Retrieved 6 July 2022. Its archly intelligent tone and insightful writing make MEXICAN GOTHIC an original escape to an eerie world.”