The Good House A Novel
The Good House A Novel by Tananarive Due is a reprint edition published by Simon and Schuster on July 6, 2004, featuring 482 pages in English. This story of supernatural suspense follows Angela Toussaint as she returns to her hometown of Sacajawea, Washington, to confront the tragic death of her son, Corey, which occurred in her late grandmother’s home, known as the Good House. As Angela delves into her family’s history, she uncovers connections to a terrifying entity that her grandmother faced decades earlier, raising questions about the dark legacy that may haunt her community.
Readers will find a gripping narrative that intertwines themes of horror and the occult, exploring the impact of inherited power and the search for truth amidst tragedy. The novel examines the secrets and lies that have shaped Sacajawea, as Angela seeks to understand the calamities that have plagued the town in recent years. With its focus on African American experiences and supernatural elements, The Good House presents a thought-provoking journey into the past, revealing how history and personal loss can intertwine in unexpected ways.
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*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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