The Good House: A Novel*From the author of The Reformatory—A New York Times Notable Book of 2023* Award-winning author Tananarive Due's critically acclaimed story of supernatural suspense, as a woman searches for the inherited power that can save her hometown from evil forces. The home that belonged to Angela Toussaint's late grandmother is so beloved that the townspeople in Sacajawea, Washington call it the Good House. But that all changes one summer when an unexpected tragedy takes place behind its closed doors, and the Toussaint's family history—and future—is dramatically transformed. Angela has not returned to the Good House since her son, Corey, died there two years ago. But now, Angela is finally ready to return to her hometown and go beyond the grave to unearth the truth about Corey's death. Could it be related to a terrifying entity Angela's grandmother battled seven decades ago? And what about the other senseless calamities that Sacajawea has seen in recent years? Has Angela's grandmother, an African American woman reputed to have "powers," put a curse on the entire community? A thrilling exploration of secrets, lies, and divine inspiration, The Good House will haunt readers long after its chilling conclusion. |
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... Sean was here,” Corey mumbled. “I gottago to Sean's later.” “What about the fireworks?” Tariq said. “I dunno, Dad.” Corey's voice was muted as his feet shuffled up the stairs. “I don't feel like it. My stomach's not right today, man ...
... Sean was here,” Corey mumbled. “I gottago to Sean's later.” “What about the fireworks?” Tariq said. “I dunno, Dad.” Corey's voice was muted as his feet shuffled up the stairs. “I don't feel like it. My stomach's not right today, man ...
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... Sean. They're always running here and there, those two.” Marlene's tone put Angela on alert. Teenagers became secretive as part of their code of behavior, and Corey gave vague answers when she asked how he and his friend Sean spent ...
... Sean. They're always running here and there, those two.” Marlene's tone put Angela on alert. Teenagers became secretive as part of their code of behavior, and Corey gave vague answers when she asked how he and his friend Sean spent ...
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... Sean's dad, grooming his horses. I was thinking about how stealing your ring was one thing I wish I could take back. So I did.” No wonder Corey had been behaving so strangely! He must have lain awake half the night, wondering how he was ...
... Sean's dad, grooming his horses. I was thinking about how stealing your ring was one thing I wish I could take back. So I did.” No wonder Corey had been behaving so strangely! He must have lain awake half the night, wondering how he was ...
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