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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... hurt within an inch of their lives after the slide. God knows we need her now.” John glanced back at Marie, who had risen to her feet without realizing it. Her ears still burned, but Fleurette's voice was lost beneath the sudden ...
... hurt within an inch of their lives after the slide. God knows we need her now.” John glanced back at Marie, who had risen to her feet without realizing it. Her ears still burned, but Fleurette's voice was lost beneath the sudden ...
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... hurting him—but even that wasn't so odd, because his back hurt from time to time when he forgot Tananarive Due.
... hurting him—but even that wasn't so odd, because his back hurt from time to time when he forgot Tananarive Due.
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A Novel Tananarive Due. cause his back hurt from time to time when he forgot to drink his tea. She'd never taken John's backaches to signify anything special, and she'd been glad for his unexpected company. Yet here she was, facing this ...
A Novel Tananarive Due. cause his back hurt from time to time when he forgot to drink his tea. She'd never taken John's backaches to signify anything special, and she'd been glad for his unexpected company. Yet here she was, facing this ...
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... hurt someone just by moving so fast. His size had always scared her, even if the presence of the gun had scared her more. “Does that boy know we spent two hundred dollars on fireworks? Lemme go talk to him.” Watching Tariq follow Corey ...
... hurt someone just by moving so fast. His size had always scared her, even if the presence of the gun had scared her more. “Does that boy know we spent two hundred dollars on fireworks? Lemme go talk to him.” Watching Tariq follow Corey ...
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... hurt over it, sometimes at the mere sight of Gramma Marie's photograph, as if allowing someone to take her ring had been a shameful act on her part? How dare Corey let all these years go by without saying anything! Then, Angela's anger ...
... hurt over it, sometimes at the mere sight of Gramma Marie's photograph, as if allowing someone to take her ring had been a shameful act on her part? How dare Corey let all these years go by without saying anything! Then, Angela's anger ...
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