Description:
Traumatized by his mother's disappearance and abandoned by his neighbors, Rónán, 19, alone in the decaying town of Bridewater Bay, sews. As he is befriended by the handsome dockhand Abel, a ghost woman visits him and real terror begins.
Brief description: C.R. Fagan is an author from the southern U.S. who primarily writes queer historical fiction, much of which is infused with magic and folklore. Beyond writing, he works as a university educator. When not drafting his next work in progress or teaching on campus, he can be found spending time with his partner and his pets.
Review Quotes:
"What struck me most was how scary it was ... [Fagan] managed to both capture the horror and beauty inherent in a bayou, which created the perfect atmosphere for the novel, enhancing the dread." - Jamie
"Haunting and tender, this queer love story unfolds in shadows. A beautifully moody debut-I couldn't be prouder." - Kayla
"A soulful yet darkly atmospheric debut, woven with gut-wrenching moments, this novel lingers on my heart like a scar." - Genesis