The Cicada Tree by Robert Gwaltney delivered a southern gothic tale with magical realism and touches of the macabre. Narrated by Allyson Johnson, fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s Mexican Gothic will want to reach for this lush story with twists, southern charm and characters you’ll long remember after the story is told.
Told from the perspective of Ruth, the preacher’s daughter we learn about this history of this bible town when a skull is found and the police investigate. Suspenseful, with secrets and twists, Midnight Is the Darkest Hour by Ashley Winstead will keep you listening into the wee hours.
Set in the south, The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix tells the story of a suburban housewives book club that must protect their community from a blood-sucker. Narrated by Bahni Turpin this southern horror story pulled me in.
I’ve read/listened to some of Karen White’s standalone novels and loved them, but have always wanted to try her Tradd Street series, so when I discovered,The Shop on Royal Street, book one in her new spin-off series I knew I had to listen.
The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins delivered a Jane Eyre retelling that was fresh, twisted and addictive.
