Silvia Moreno-Garcia Kolejność książek (chronologicznie)

Devadesátá léta v Mexiku nejsou nejlepší doba na to být ženou ve filmovém průmyslu. Montserrat je zkušená zvukařka, přesto se ve studiu Antares neustále přetahuje o práci s kolegy opačného pohlaví. Štěstí nemá ani její nejlepší kamarád Tristán Abascal – vyčpělá hvězda telenovel, která spíš zakopne o lahev než o novou roli. Pak se ale Tristán dozví, že se vedle něj nastěhoval režisér kultovních hororů Abel Urueta, a využije příležitosti se s ním seznámit. Starý filmař tvrdí, že svým novým přátelům může změnit život. Jediné, co pro to potřebují udělat, je pomoct mu dokončit snímek Za žlutými dveřmi, který kdysi natáčel za asistence nacistického okultisty Wilhelma Ewerse. Montserrat nevěří v nadpřirozeno – alespoň dokud je s Tristánem nezačne pronásledovat přízrak ze zrcadla a duch slavné herečky. Aby jim unikli, musí rozluštit záhadu prokletého filmu. Do hry však vstupují Ewersovi uctívači a oni zjišťují, že krvavé rituály a černá magie nejsou jen záležitostí stříbrného plátna…

Three women in different eras confront danger and witchcraft in this eerie multigenerational horror saga. Nana Alba often recounted tales of witches to her great-granddaughter Minerva, shaping her fascination with horror literature. Now a graduate student, Minerva is researching Beatrice Tremblay, an obscure author known for macabre tales. As she assembles her thesis, Minerva discovers that Tremblay's famous novel, The Vanishing, was inspired by true events from the Great Depression. Tremblay, who attended the same university as Minerva, became obsessed with her beautiful and mysterious roommate, who vanished under enigmatic circumstances. As Minerva delves deeper into Tremblay's manuscript, she feels a sinister presence reminiscent of the malign force that haunted Tremblay and the missing girl. These unsettling occurrences echo Nana Alba's stories of her girlhood in early 1900s Mexico, where she had a chilling encounter with a witch. Minerva suspects that the same dark shadow that plagued her great-grandmother and Beatrice Tremblay now threatens her in 1990s Massachusetts. The pursuit of an academic career can be grueling, but it may become deadly when witchcraft is involved.

The anthology showcases a collection of stories that delve into the dark and imaginative realms crafted by some of Canada's top speculative fiction writers. Each tale explores unique themes and narratives, inviting readers to experience unsettling dreams and vivid fantasies that reflect the diverse voices and creativity within the genre.

'Absolutely not to be missed' - Kate Quinn on this sumptuous historical epic from the author of Mexican Gothic.Golden Age Hollywood - a city overflowing with gossip, scandal, and intrigue. Every actress wants to play Salome, the star-making role in a big-budget movie about the legendary temptress.So when the film's mercurial director casts Vera Larios, an unknown Mexican ingenue, in the lead role, she quickly becomes the talk of the town. Vera also becomes an object of envy for Nancy Hartley, a bit player whose career has stalled and who will do anything to win the fame she believes she richly deserves.As Vera navigates the glitz and the gilded glamour of her new city, Nancy follows silently behind, trying to take everything she believes Vera has been unfairly handed.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. Salome: a woman torn between the decree of duty and the yearning of her heart.And tragedy is waiting in the wings . . . for all three women.'Will leave you spellbound' - Fiona Davis

From the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic comes a dark thriller about a curse that haunts a legendary lost film - and awakens one woman's hidden powers...

Carlota Moreau: A young woman growing up on a distant and luxuriant estate, safe from the conflict and strife of the Yucatán peninsula. The only daughter of a researcher who is either a genius or a madman. Montgomery Laughton: A melancholic overseer with a tragic past and a propensity for alcohol. An outcast who assists Dr. Moreau with his experiments, which are financed by the Lizaldes, owners of magnificent haciendas and plentiful coffers. The hybrids: The fruits of the doctor's labor, destined to blindly obey their creator and remain in the shadows. A motley group of part human, part animal monstrosities. All of them live in a perfectly balanced and static world, which is jolted by the abrupt arrival of Eduardo Lizalde, the charming and careless son of Dr. Moreau's patron, who will unwittingly begin a dangerous chain reaction. For Moreau keeps secrets, Carlota has questions, and, in the sweltering heat of the jungle, passions may ignite. The Daughter of Doctor Moreau is both a dazzling historical novel and a daring science fiction journey.[Bokinfo]

Welcome to Mexico City, an oasis in a sea of vampires. Domingo, a lonely garbage-collecting street kid, is just trying to survive its heavily policed streets when a jaded vampire on the run swoops into his life. Atl, the descendant of Aztec blood-drinkers, is smart and beautiful - and very dangerous. Domingo is mesmerised.Atl needs to escape the city quickly, to get far away from the rival narco-vampire clan relentlessly pursuing her. Her plan doesn't include Domingo, but little by little, she finds herself warming up to the scrappy young man and his undeniable charm. As the trail of corpses stretches behind her, local cops and crime bosses both start closing in.Vampires, humans, cops, and criminals collide in the dark streets of Mexico City. Atl and Domingo stand little chance at all of making it out alive before the city devours them all - but they are determined to try . . .

From the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic comes a simmering historical noir about a daydreaming secretary, a lonesome enforcer, and the mystery of the missing woman they're both desperate to find: 'A treat to be savoured, a dizzying combination of American and Mexican Noir written in the most individual of voices' BARRY FORSHAW

They are the Beautiful Ones, Loisail's most notable socialites, and this spring is Nina's chance to join their ranks, courtesy of her well-connected cousin and his calculating wife. But the Grand Season has just begun, and already Nina's debut has gone disastrously awry. She has always struggled to control her telekinesis--neighbors call her the Witch of Oldhouse--and the haphazard manifestations of her powers make her the subject of malicious gossip. When entertainer Hector Auvray arrives to town, Nina is dazzled. A telekinetic like her, he has traveled the world performing his talents for admiring audiences. He sees Nina not as a witch, but ripe with potential to master her power under his tutelage. With Hector's help, Nina's talent blossoms, as does her love for him. But great romances are for fairytales, and Hector is hiding a truth from Nina -- and himself--that threatens to end their courtship before it truly begins. Silvia Moreno-Garcia's The Beautiful Ones is a charming tale of love and betrayal, and the struggle between conformity and passion, set in a world where scandal is a razor-sharp weapon.

Renowned author Silvia Moreno-Garcia's first thriller, UNTAMED SHORE, is a coming-of-age story set in Mexico which quickly turns dark when a young woman meets three enigmatic tourists.

Hipnotyzująca wariacja na temat klasycznej powieści gotyckiej, w której suspens splata się z meksykańskim folklorem i czarem lat pięćdziesiątych XX wieku. Wciągająca powieść grozy wyróżniona GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD 2020. Swoim porywającym, wręcz hipnotycznym stylem Moreno-Garcia dowodzi, że jest jednym z najbardziej fascynujących talentów w tym gatunku literackim Nerdist Zupełnie jakby nadnaturalna siła zmuszała nas do przewracania kolejnych stron tej niezwykłej powieści The Washington Post To Lovecraft w połączeniu z siostrami Bront w Ameryce Łacińskiej The Guardian W odpowiedzi na dramatyczny list od kuzynki Noem porzuca swobodne światowe życie i wyjeżdża na prowincję do miejscowości El Triunfo. To tu, w owianym złą sławą Wysokim Dworze, mieszka Catalina, która odkąd wyszła za mąż za Virgila Doyle'a, stała się cieniem samej siebie. Twierdzi, że słyszy głosy dochodzące ze ścian i widzi martwych ludzi. Za murami Wysokiego Dworu czai się niejeden sekret. Dawne bogactwo uzyskane z górniczego imperium chroniło dotąd Doyle'ów przed wścibskimi spojrzeniami mieszkańców El Triunfo. Jednak gdy Noem zaczyna kopać głębiej, natrafia na obfite pokłady przemocy i szaleństwa. Zaczyna doświadczać niepokojących wizji i krok po kroku odkrywać przerażającą historię, która, jak się okazuje, sięga kilkuset lat wstecz.

The Mayan god of death sends a young woman on a harrowing, life-changing journey in this dark fairy tale inspired by Mexican folklore. Dreaming of a new life seems as distant as the stars, until the day Casiopea finds a curious wooden box in her grandfather's room. She opens it--freeing the spirit of the Mayan god of death, who requests her help in recovering his throne from his treacherous brother.ther.

They emerge from the shadows, to claim the night .... Women from around the world delve into Lovecraftian depths, penning and illustrating a variety of Weird horrors. The pale and secretive Lavinia wanders through the woods, Asenath is a precocious teenager with an attitude, and the Ancient Egyptian pharaoh Nitocris has found a new body in distant America. And do you have time to hear a word from our beloved mother Shub-Niggurath? Defiant, destructive, terrifying, and harrowing, the women in She Walks in Shadows are monsters and mothers, heroes and devourers. Observe them in all their glory. Ia! Ia!"

Spanning a variety of genres--fantasy, science fiction, horror--and time periods, Silvia Moreno-Garcia's exceptional debut collection features short stories infused with Mexican folklore yet firmly rooted in a reality that transforms as the fantastic erodes the rational. This speculative fiction compilation, lyrical and tender, quirky and cutting, weaves the fantastic and the horrific alongside the touchingly human. Perplexing and absorbing, the stories lift the veil of reality to expose the realms of what lies beyond with creatures that shed their skin and roam the night, vampires in Mexico City that struggle with disenchantment, an apocalypse with giant penguins, legends of magic scorpions, and tales of a ceiba tree surrounded by human skulls.