{"title":"Mary Romasanta","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"la-llorona-by-mary-romasanta-9781964642017","title":"La Llorona","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e**Winner of the Literary Titan Gold Book Award and the International Impact Book Award for Outstanding Literary Achievement in Contemporary Fiction: Supernatural Suspense!**\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eLa Llorona: The Awakening\u003c\/em\u003e, award-winning novelist Mary Romasanta reimagines one of Latin America's most enduring legends through the lens of psychological suspense, grief, and modern technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe house is quite now. Mi-Ra is drowning in sorrow. Haunted by devastating loss and crushing guilt, she finds herself drawn to the chilling whispers of La Llorona-the Weeping Woman whose mournful cries have echoed through generations. As grief blurs the boundary between reality and myth, Mi-Ra becomes increasingly convinced that the river is calling her home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetermined to save her, Ruth, Mi-Ra's fiercely devoted daughter-in-law and a brilliant technologist, joins forces with Paul, an engineer carrying wounds of his own. Together, they repurpose cutting-edge monitoring technology designed to protect vulnerable lives, creating an innovative system intended to intervene before despair turns deadly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut some dangers cannot be measured by sensors or predicted by algorithms. As supernatural signs intensify and the legend's presence grows impossible to ignore, Mi-Ra must confront the truth buried beneath her pain-and decide whether redemption remains within reach or whether she will become another tragic voice carried by the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlending folklore, emotional depth, and high-stakes suspense, \u003cem\u003eLa Llorona: The Awakening\u003c\/em\u003e explores the devastating impact of loss, the bonds that hold families together, and the enduring hope that can emerge from humanity's darkest moments. Atmospheric, thought-provoking, and deeply moving, this psychological thriller offers a fresh and unforgettable interpretation of a timeless legend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Audience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults (16+)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders of psychological thrillers, supernatural suspense, and emotionally grounded horror\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThemes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrief and survivor's guilt\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuicide prevention and mental health\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCultural folklore and generational trauma\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnology vs. the human soul\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRedemption, love, and resilience\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe unseen bonds that tether us to life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLa Llorona: The Awakening\u003c\/em\u003e appeals to fans of folklore-driven horror like \u003cem\u003eThe Conjuring\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMexican Gothic\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as readers drawn to emotionally intelligent thrillers such as \u003cem\u003eThe Night House\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eSharp Objects\u003c\/em\u003e. Its intersection of myth and modern science offers strong crossover potential for book clubs, academic discussions, and mental health advocacy spaces. The story's cultural specificity paired with universal themes makes it both intimate and widely resonant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMary Romasanta is a writer, technologist, and former IT professional with over two decades of experience before transitioning fully into storytelling. The daughter of a pastor and a florist, she was raised surrounded by faith, folklore, and firsthand encounters with grief and spiritual conflict. Her work explores the intersection of the supernatural and the deeply human, often centering marginalized voices and culturally rooted legends. Through her fiction, Romasanta confronts fear not as spectacle-but as a mirror reflecting love, loss, and the courage to keep living.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934106140908,"sku":"9781964642017","price":52.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781964642017-la-llorona.jpg?v=1783896652"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mary-romasanta.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}