The Haunting of Alejandra

Name: The Haunting of Alejandra
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781803365619
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By V. Castro

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The Haunting of Alejandra by V. Castro is a chilling tale intertwining supernatural horror with personal struggle. Alejandra, a woman grappling with her identity and familial trauma, discovers her connection to a malevolent entity that has tormented the women in her family for generations. The novel explores themes of heritage, resilience, and the battle against inner demons, set against a backdrop of eerie supernatural elements.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy chilling narratives that intertwine Mexican folklore with contemporary themes of motherhood and identity. It offers a haunting blend of supernatural horror and personal exploration, capturing the struggle against dark ancestral echoes. If you're drawn to stories with rich cultural undertones and eerie, atmospheric settings, this read might captivate you.

The story of a woman haunted by the Mexican folk demon La Llorona as she unravels the dark secrets of her family history in this ravishing and provocative horror novel from the author of Goddess of Filth.

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Alejandra no longer knows who she is. To her husband, she is a wife, and to her children, a mother. But Alejandra is struggling; in times of despair, a ghostly vision appears to her, a crying woman in a ragged white gown.

When Alejandra begins exploring her family’s history, she learns that tragedy is not the only thing she shares with her ancestors. Because the crying woman was with them, too…

The Haunting of Alejandra by V. Castro is an evocative narrative that intertwines the themes of identity, family heritage, and the supernatural.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Haunting of Alejandra by V. Castro explores themes of generational trauma and cultural identity through a chilling horror narrative. Readers have praised the book’s atmospheric writing and its unique blending of Mexican folklore with the psychological struggles of its protagonist. While some have found its depth and emotional intensity compelling, others mention that the narrative's pace could feel uneven at times.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781803365619

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 320

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Fiction General Fiction Horror & Supernatural V. Castro

About the Author

V. Castro is a two-time Bram Stoker Award nominated author of Aliens: Vasquez, The Haunting of Alejandra, The Queen of The Cicadas, Goddess of Filth, Hairspray and Switchblades, and Out of Atzlan. She is a Mexican American expat living in the UK. As a full-time mother, she dedicates her time to her family and writing. Her official site is vcastrostories.com.