Exploring the rich traditions of Hoodoo, this illustrated guidebook delves into its history, practices, and magical elements, highlighting the significance of ancestor veneration and worship rituals. Authored by an experienced practitioner, it offers insights into the spiritual and cultural dimensions of this unique belief system.
Set in a foreboding Gothic mansion, this debut historical thriller immerses readers in a world of heightened paranoia and creeping horror. In England, 1840, Orabella Mumthrope encounters an unexpected visitor, Elias Blakersby, who claims to be from a wealthy family and expresses a desire to marry her. As the orphaned daughter of a white man and a Black woman, Orabella never anticipated such an offer, but her uncle's debts lead her to accept. Whisked away to Korringhill Manor, she expects grandeur but is met with decay, nervous servants, and curt elders. Despite her concerns, Elias’s affection and promises of a happy life provide some comfort. However, the mansion harbors a sinister atmosphere; rooms are locked, and secrets abound. Orabella is confined, spending her days with a catatonic sister-in-law and evenings hosting lavish dinners. As darkness envelops her, she experiences disturbing dreams and awakens with mysterious bruises, leading her to question her reality. The longer she remains in Korringhill, the more she loses her sense of self. This atmospheric saga, rich in tension and supernatural elements, explores themes of ghosts, guilt, and familial bonds, leaving a haunting impression that lingers long after the last page.