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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... , but John waved to shush her. “The woman you call my 'colored gal,' she has a name. Speak of her proper,” John said to the closed door, unmoved. “Goddammit, Red John,” the sheriff said, sounding more like his Tananarive Due.
... , but John waved to shush her. “The woman you call my 'colored gal,' she has a name. Speak of her proper,” John said to the closed door, unmoved. “Goddammit, Red John,” the sheriff said, sounding more like his Tananarive Due.
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... woman who'd nurse pigs and goats at this house and not people. Would you have this girl die here on your stoop? Open this door before we break it down. I mean it, Red John.” “Please, Red John.” Another voice came through, Hal Booth's. A ...
... woman who'd nurse pigs and goats at this house and not people. Would you have this girl die here on your stoop? Open this door before we break it down. I mean it, Red John.” “Please, Red John.” Another voice came through, Hal Booth's. A ...
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... woman and red man who shared such a grand house in their town. John was now both husband and student to her, respectful most times and utterly insolent others. His unfinished accusation stung her heart. Pride! Did he really think that ...
... woman and red man who shared such a grand house in their town. John was now both husband and student to her, respectful most times and utterly insolent others. His unfinished accusation stung her heart. Pride! Did he really think that ...
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... womAN'S CHOICE. STRAIGHT BUT NOT NARRow. She opted for a peach-colored Juneteenth T-shirt a promoter in L.A. had given her last year, and she wiggled into it. Frankly, she'd rather be hosting a Juneteenth party anyway, commemorating the ...
... womAN'S CHOICE. STRAIGHT BUT NOT NARRow. She opted for a peach-colored Juneteenth T-shirt a promoter in L.A. had given her last year, and she wiggled into it. Frankly, she'd rather be hosting a Juneteenth party anyway, commemorating the ...
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... couldn't think of a tactful way to tella woman who'd known her since she was a thieving child that the term colored was woefully outmoded. Young or old, Sacajawea residents freely referred to Gramma The Good House.
... couldn't think of a tactful way to tella woman who'd known her since she was a thieving child that the term colored was woefully outmoded. Young or old, Sacajawea residents freely referred to Gramma The Good House.
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