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The Good House

Book Overview: The Good House

From award-winning author Tananative Due, a 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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Valerie Wilson Wesley Author of the Tamara Hayle mysteries When it comes to suspense, Tananarive Due has no equal. “The Good House” is as packed with thrills as it is well-written…another winner!

Graham Joyce Author of “The Facts of Life” A subtle tale of terror. Tananarive Due is a powerful storyteller with a rich social agenda.

Peter Straub Tananarive Due is a writer with something to say to everyone, and “The Good House” is her most eloquent, impassioned, thrilling book yet. This is the work of a great storyteller who has come fully into the center of her magnificent talent.

Tananarive Due

Tananarive Due is an acclaimed and proficient author widely recognized for her profound influence in the Afrofuturism and horror genre. Born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida, Due is a family’s legacy, with her parents being civil rights activists. This embedded a unique perspective in her approach to writing, compiling her deep evocative characters and thrilling narratives with societal themes, particularly the African-American experience.

During her early years, Due attended Northwestern University where she pursued a significant Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, then a Master’s degree in English Literature from the University of Leeds, England. These educational opportunities fostered her literary prowess, leading her writing journey to produce several novels, short stories, and essays that won numerous awards and accolades. Notably, her book “The Living Blood” won the American Book Award and her short film “Danger Word” was selected for 20 film festivals.

Known for her mastery of suspense, Due has also served as an executive producer on a horror anthology series and nurtured new talent in her capacity as a creative writing lecturer at UCLA. Throughout her career, Tananarive Due’s work has proven a force in reshaping and redefining the genre boundaries, making her a powerful icon in contemporary American literature.

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