The Good House: A NovelSimon and Schuster, 02.09.2003 - 496 Seiten *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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... hear Maddie's breathing. The girl's chest heaved with her labored breaths, and the sound was like choked gurgling from a deep well. Unnatural. The intervals between her breaths were horrible in their length, nearly interminable. This ...
... hear Maddie's breathing. The girl's chest heaved with her labored breaths, and the sound was like choked gurgling from a deep well. Unnatural. The intervals between her breaths were horrible in their length, nearly interminable. This ...
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... hear him even speak of it. They had agreed to forget the events of that night, and it was dangerous to give the memory language. Speaking of past events kept them alive, and he knew that as well as anyone. By now, the trembling of ...
... hear him even speak of it. They had agreed to forget the events of that night, and it was dangerous to give the memory language. Speaking of past events kept them alive, and he knew that as well as anyone. By now, the trembling of ...
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... hear you've got a surprise coming later,” Marlene said. “What kind of surprise?” Marlene shrugged, gazing at Angela through loose puffs of silver hair. “The kind you have to wait to see for yourself. Someone I expect you'll be happy to ...
... hear you've got a surprise coming later,” Marlene said. “What kind of surprise?” Marlene shrugged, gazing at Angela through loose puffs of silver hair. “The kind you have to wait to see for yourself. Someone I expect you'll be happy to ...
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... hear Gramma Marie whispering in her ear: When do you plan to invite folks over proper, Li'l Angel?Because despite Sacajawea's clear summer skies, a placid river perfect for sailing, and the genteel backdrop of Mount Hood amid the ...
... hear Gramma Marie whispering in her ear: When do you plan to invite folks over proper, Li'l Angel?Because despite Sacajawea's clear summer skies, a placid river perfect for sailing, and the genteel backdrop of Mount Hood amid the ...
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... hear her mother's name today. This was one of those rare days she had not thought once about her mother. Now, she remembered why she kept her interactions with Sacajawea residents to a minimum: They knew too much. They knew the things ...
... hear her mother's name today. This was one of those rare days she had not thought once about her mother. Now, she remembered why she kept her interactions with Sacajawea residents to a minimum: They knew too much. They knew the things ...
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