Do What Godmother Says
Do What Godmother Says by L. S. Stratton, published by Union Square & Company in 2024, is a 384-page work presented in English. This dual-timeline gothic thriller intertwines the lives of a modern-day writer and a Harlem Renaissance artist through a painting that conceals a deadly secret. As Shanice Pierce navigates a tumultuous period marked by personal upheaval, she discovers a haunting portrait that leads her to uncover the mysterious past of Estelle Johnson, an artist linked to a brutal murder.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of suspense and mystery, as Shanice’s investigation into the painting’s history reveals connections to her own life. The story delves into the paranoia that ensues as she becomes convinced of being stalked, with a series of deaths suggesting a deeper conspiracy tied to her family’s heirloom. The book’s exploration of domestic and African American experiences adds layers to the unfolding drama, making it a compelling read for those interested in thrillers and detective fiction.
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An ELLE “Best Mystery and Thriller Book of 2024”
A modern-day writer and a Harlem Renaissance artist are connected by a painting with a deadly secret in this gripping dual-timeline gothic thriller.
Shanice Pierce knows better than to heed bad omens. But she has a hard time ignoring the signs when she finds herself newly single and out of a job on the same seemingly cursed day.
Then, while cleaning out her grandmother’s house, Shanice comes across a painting she hasn’t seen in years. Drawn to the haunting portrait in a way she can’t explain, Shanice accepts her grandmother’s offer to keep the family heirloom.
She soon uncovers the story of the artist, a Harlem Renaissance painter named Estelle Johnson. The young woman was taken under wing by the wealthy art patron Maude Bachmann–or “Godmother” as she insisted her artists call her–and vanished shortly after Bachmann’s brutal murder a century ago.
As Shanice digs deeper, a paranoia that’s haunted her for years returns. She becomes convinced she’s being stalked, and that the deaths happening around her are connected to the staggering offer she turned down for the painting.
But the truth hiding in plain sight is even more shocking–and deadly–than Shanice could possibly have imagined . . .
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