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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “It’s Lovecraft meets the Brontës in Latin America, and after a slow-burn start Mexican Gothic gets seriously weird.”—The Guardian IN DEVELOPMENT AS A HULU ORIGINAL LIMITED SERIES PRODUCED BY KELLY RIPA AND MARK CONSUELOS • WINNER OF THE LOCUS AWARD •  NOMINATED FOR THE BRAM STOKER AWARD • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New Yorker • Vanity Fair • NPR • The Washington Post • Tordotcom • Marie Claire • Vox • Mashable • Men’s Health • Library Journal • Book Riot • LibraryReads An isolated mansion. A chillingly charismatic aristocrat. And a brave socialite drawn to expose their treacherous secrets. . . . From the author of Gods of Jade and Shadow comes “a terrifying twist on classic gothic horror” (Kirkus Reviews) set in glamorous 1950s Mexico.After receiving a frantic letter from her newly-wed cousin begging for someone to save her from a mysterious doom, Noemí Taboada heads to High Place, a distant house in the Mexican countryside. She’s not sure what she will find—her cousin’s husband, a handsome Englishman, is a stranger, and Noemí knows little about the region.    Noemí is also an unlikely rescuer: She’s a glamorous debutante, and her chic gowns and perfect red lipstick are more suited for cocktail parties than amateur sleuthing. But she’s also tough and smart, with an indomitable will, and she is not afraid: Not of her cousin’s new husband, who is both menacing and alluring; not of his father, the ancient patriarch who seems to be fascinated by Noemí; and not even of the house itself, which begins to invade Noemi’s dreams with visions of blood and doom. Her only ally in this inhospitable abode is the family’s youngest son. Shy and gentle, he seems to want to help Noemí, but might also be hiding dark knowledge of his family’s past. For there are many secrets behind the walls of High Place. The family’s once colossal wealth and faded mining empire kept them from prying eyes, but as Noemí digs deeper she unearths stories of violence and madness.  And Noemí, mesmerized by the terrifying yet seductive world of High Place, may soon find it impossible to ever leave this enigmatic house behind.“It’s as if a supernatural power compels us to turn the pages of the gripping Mexican Gothic.”—The Washington Post“Mexican Gothic is the perfect summer horror read, and marks Moreno-Garcia with her hypnotic and engaging prose as one of the genre’s most exciting talents.”—Nerdist“A period thriller as rich in suspense as it is in lush ’50s atmosphere.”—Entertainment Weekly

Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia is a chilling tale of a young woman's journey into a sinister mansion in the Mexican countryside. Noemí Taboada is a socialite from Mexico City who is sent to the isolated High Place to check on her newlywed cousin, Catalina. Upon her arrival, Noemí finds Catalina in a fragile state, haunted by strange dreams and visions.

As Noemí investigates further, she uncovers a dark history of the Doyle family, the owners of High Place. The Doyles are a wealthy and powerful family with a twisted past and a sinister secret. Noemí soon finds herself trapped in a nightmarish world of ghosts, madness, and ancient curses. She must fight for her life and sanity as she struggles to uncover the truth about the Doyle family and the curse that has haunted them for generations.

Mexican Gothic is a masterfully crafted novel that blends horror, mystery, and gothic elements to create a truly unsettling and atmospheric read. Moreno-Garcia's vivid prose and immersive storytelling transport the reader to the eerie and sinister world of High Place. The characters are complex and well-developed, and the reader is drawn into their struggles and fears. Mexican Gothic is a chilling and unforgettable novel that will stay with the reader long after the last page is turned.

Some of the key themes explored in Mexican Gothic include:

• The power of family: The Doyle family is a powerful and wealthy family, but they are also deeply dysfunctional. The family's dark secrets and twisted relationships have created a sinister atmosphere at High Place.
• The role of women: Noemí is a strong and independent woman, but she is also trapped in a society that expects her to conform to traditional gender roles. Her journey to High Place forces her to confront the limitations placed on women and to fight for her own freedom.
• The nature of evil: The Doyles are haunted by an ancient curse that has twisted their minds and bodies. Noemí must confront the darkness within the Doyle family and within herself in order to break the curse and save Catalina.

Mexican Gothic is a thought-provoking and unsettling novel that explores the dark side of human nature and the power of family secrets. It is a must-read for fans of horror, mystery, and gothic fiction.