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Mexican Gothic

By: Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Narrated by: Frankie Corzo
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “It’s Lovecraft meets the Brontës in Latin America, and after a slow-burn start Mexican Gothic gets seriously weird.”—The Guardian

ONE OF TIME’S 100 BEST MYSTERY AND THRILLER BOOKS OF ALL TIME • WINNER OF THE LOCUS AWARD • NOMINATED FOR THE BRAM STOKER AWARD

ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, NPR, The Washington Post, Tordotcom, Marie Claire, Vox, Mashable, Men’s Health, Library Journal, Book Riot, LibraryReads

An isolated mansion. A chillingly charismatic aristocrat. And a brave socialite drawn to expose their treacherous secrets. . . . From the author of Gods of Jade and Shadow comes “a terrifying twist on classic gothic horror” (Kirkus Reviews) set in glamorous 1950s Mexico.

After receiving a frantic letter from her newly-wed cousin begging for someone to save her from a mysterious doom, Noemí Taboada heads to High Place, a distant house in the Mexican countryside. She’s not sure what she will find—her cousin’s husband, a handsome Englishman, is a stranger, and Noemí knows little about the region.

Noemí is also an unlikely rescuer: She’s a glamorous debutante, and her chic gowns and perfect red lipstick are more suited for cocktail parties than amateur sleuthing. But she’s also tough and smart, with an indomitable will, and she is not afraid: Not of her cousin’s new husband, who is both menacing and alluring; not of his father, the ancient patriarch who seems to be fascinated by Noemí; and not even of the house itself, which begins to invade Noemi’s dreams with visions of blood and doom.

Her only ally in this inhospitable abode is the family’s youngest son. Shy and gentle, he seems to want to help Noemí, but might also be hiding dark knowledge of his family’s past. For there are many secrets behind the walls of High Place. The family’s once colossal wealth and faded mining empire kept them from prying eyes, but as Noemí digs deeper she unearths stories of violence and madness.

And Noemí, mesmerized by the terrifying yet seductive world of High Place, may soon find it impossible to ever leave this enigmatic house behind.

“It’s as if a supernatural power compels us to turn the pages of the gripping Mexican Gothic.”—The Washington Post

“Mexican Gothic is the perfect summer horror read, and marks Moreno-Garcia with her hypnotic and engaging prose as one of the genre’s most exciting talents.”—Nerdist

“A period thriller as rich in suspense as it is in lush ’50s atmosphere.”—Entertainment Weekly

Accolades & Awards

Goodreads Choice Award
2020
#BookTok
Locus Award
2021
#BookTok Goodreads Choice Award Gothic Latino & Hispanic Creators Locus Award Mexico Horror Fiction Scary Dream Mystery Latin America Historical Fantasy Marriage Exciting

Interview: Silvia Moreno-Garcia discusses her hypnotic horror novel with Audible Editor Edwin

Mexican Gothic
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" Mexican Gothic left me reeling. I came in expecting a retelling of Wuthering Heights or Northanger Abbey set in 1950s Mexico, but this story stands on its own. Silvia Moreno-Garcia spools a tale that is at separate times scary, intriguing, and heartwarming. Mexican Gothic is peppered with traditional elements of the Gothic novel: an imposing but crumbling manor house, a budding romance, moody characters with dark secrets, and a seemingly inexplicable lack of electricity (candlelight in the 1950s?!). I spent half of this listen on the literal edge of my seat, and the other half trying to stop myself from screaming, lest my roommate think I had gone insane. Frankie Corzo is the perfect narrator for this world that blends English and Spanish, with a somber and melodic voice that only adds to the building suspense. I'm sure that Catherine Morland ( Northanger Abbey’s Gothic-obsessed protagonist) would be a fan."—Mariana P., Audible Editor

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For a book called one of the year’s best 10 by The New Yorker, the NYT, and other reliable publications, this was a surprise. I didn’t like the narration (stilted, and the weird and completely wrong British-ish accent for Frances and others slipped hilariously from New York patrician to cockney to vaguely Brit). I wonder if I would have liked the book more if I had read it, and I might try. Listening, I found it silly and unconvincing. Can’t understand how I came away with such a different take than the high falutin’ publications who raved about it. That’s a mystery in itself.

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A 22 year old woman is sent to figure out what is going on with her cousin who has married a creepy man who lives in a creepy house with his creepy family. Sounds like the beginning of a run-of-the-mill horror story. But the plot goes downhill fast with 1) a chapter that 'explains it all' half way through (hate that 'explication' chapter - sign of weak writing 2) a bunch of incomprehensible gobbledegook at the end to make it 'scarier.'

The performance is okay. Woman has a nice voice, but on the whole - and as usual - my book club picked a weak story.

Starts out good, goes downhill fast

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This story is all over the place. Poor plot, poorly developed characters. The story is incredibly repetitive.

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This story had so many enjoyable twists and turns, I loved it so much. Following the narrator was a bit difficult though. Would still recommend it.

Loved it!

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Loved this read! The setting, characters, and plot were so good that I was super sad after finishing it! Narration was amazing and I’ll be looking at more from this author.

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