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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... took the wooden stairs two at a time. “Help me find the blankets. We'll need an armload. What if that were Dominique?” “What if it was?” John said, and for the first time she heard something in his voice that was not borne of their ...
... took the wooden stairs two at a time. “Help me find the blankets. We'll need an armload. What if that were Dominique?” “What if it was?” John said, and for the first time she heard something in his voice that was not borne of their ...
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... took a two-and-a-half-month leave from her law firm to become a full-time parent, rediscovering the person her son was turning into since he'd moved to Oakland with his dad. This trip was their third year running, a tradition. More like ...
... took a two-and-a-half-month leave from her law firm to become a full-time parent, rediscovering the person her son was turning into since he'd moved to Oakland with his dad. This trip was their third year running, a tradition. More like ...
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... took a deep, calming breath. Marlene Odell must be seventy-five by now, and a lifetime ago she'd caught Angela stealing a handful of Tootsie Rolls from this store. She'd also driven over to personally report the theft to Gramma Marie ...
... took a deep, calming breath. Marlene Odell must be seventy-five by now, and a lifetime ago she'd caught Angela stealing a handful of Tootsie Rolls from this store. She'd also driven over to personally report the theft to Gramma Marie ...
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... took ownership of this house, a mudslide destroyed the other homes on this side of town. Mrs. Toussaint and her husband brought their neighbors in, pulling some of them out of the muck with their bare hands. Have you heard that story ...
... took ownership of this house, a mudslide destroyed the other homes on this side of town. Mrs. Toussaint and her husband brought their neighbors in, pulling some of them out of the muck with their bare hands. Have you heard that story ...
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... took the crook of her arm, steering her toward the privacy of the foyer that ended behind the stairs, near the closed door leading to the wine cellar. He took a breath. “Mom, I did something, and I have to make it right. It's been heavy ...
... took the crook of her arm, steering her toward the privacy of the foyer that ended behind the stairs, near the closed door leading to the wine cellar. He took a breath. “Mom, I did something, and I have to make it right. It's been heavy ...
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