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 ONE OF TIME’S 100 BEST MYSTERY AND THRILLER BOOKS OF ALL TIME • WINNER OF THE LOCUS AWARD • NOMINATED FOR THE BRAM STOKER AWARD ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: 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
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Silvia Moreno-Garcia
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Silvia Moreno-Garcia is a Mexican-Canadian novelist, short story writer, editor, and publisher.
Mexican Gothic
by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Books Like Mexican Gothic
If you're looking for books similar to Mexican Gothic, here are some recommendations based on themes, tone, and narrative style.
The Haunting of Hill House
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A classic gothic horror novel about a haunted mansion and psychological terror. The story follows four characters investigating a supposedly haunted house, exploring themes of isolation and supernatural dread. Like Mexican Gothic, it features a female protagonist confronting mysterious and sinister forces within a claustrophobic setting. The novel masterfully blends psychological suspense with supernatural elements.
The Haunting
Shirley Jackson
A classic gothic horror novel about paranormal investigators exploring a haunted house. The story explores psychological terror and supernatural forces. Similar to Mexican Gothic, it features complex characters confronting mysterious and sinister environments. The narrative creates an intense atmosphere of psychological and supernatural tension.
House of Leaves
Mark Z. Danielewski
An experimental horror novel about a house that is larger on the inside than the outside. The narrative explores themes of architectural impossibility and psychological unease. It features complex storytelling and a sense of mounting dread similar to Mexican Gothic. The book challenges traditional narrative structures while maintaining an intense, unsettling atmosphere.
The Silent Companions
Laura Purcell
A Victorian gothic horror novel about a widow who discovers mysterious wooden figures in her husband's ancestral home. The story explores themes of isolation, psychological terror, and supernatural occurrences. Like Mexican Gothic, it features a female protagonist confronting dark family secrets. The novel creates an atmosphere of mounting dread and historical intrigue.
The Little Stranger
Sarah Waters
A gothic novel set in post-World War II England about a doctor investigating strange occurrences in an aristocratic family's decaying mansion. The story explores themes of class, psychological terror, and supernatural forces. Like Mexican Gothic, it features a complex narrative blending historical setting with supernatural elements. The novel creates an atmosphere of mounting psychological tension.
The Twisted Ones
T. Kingfisher
A folk horror novel about a woman who discovers strange supernatural occurrences while cleaning out her deceased grandmother's house. The story blends folklore, horror, and dark humor in a rural setting. Like Mexican Gothic, it features a strong female protagonist investigating mysterious and terrifying family secrets. The novel creates a sense of mounting dread and supernatural intrigue.
The Changeling
Victor LaValle
A dark fantasy novel blending horror and folklore about a father confronting supernatural forces threatening his family. The story explores themes of parenthood, mythology, and hidden supernatural worlds. Similar to Mexican Gothic, it combines psychological depth with supernatural elements. The narrative creates a sense of mounting tension and mysterious forces.
The Twisted Ones
T. Kingfisher
A folk horror novel about a woman who discovers strange supernatural occurrences while cleaning out her deceased grandmother's house. The story blends folklore, horror, and dark humor in a rural setting. Like Mexican Gothic, it features a strong female protagonist investigating mysterious and terrifying family secrets. The novel creates a sense of mounting dread and supernatural intrigue.
White is for Witching
Helen Oyeyemi
A gothic novel about a mysterious house and its generational secrets. The story follows a young woman and her family's complex supernatural history. Like Mexican Gothic, it explores themes of inheritance, family trauma, and supernatural forces. The narrative blends psychological complexity with gothic horror elements.
The Hunger
Alma Katsu
A historical horror novel reimagining the Donner Party expedition with supernatural elements. The story explores themes of survival, isolation, and mysterious forces. Like Mexican Gothic, it blends historical setting with supernatural horror. The narrative creates a sense of mounting dread and psychological tension.
The Cabin at the End of the World
Paul Tremblay
A horror novel about a family confronted by mysterious strangers with apocalyptic claims. The story explores themes of isolation and psychological terror. Like Mexican Gothic, it creates a sense of mounting tension and supernatural uncertainty. The narrative blends psychological complexity with horror elements.
White is for Witching
Helen Oyeyemi
A gothic novel about a mysterious house and its generational secrets. The story follows a young woman and her family's complex supernatural history. Like Mexican Gothic, it explores themes of inheritance, family trauma, and supernatural forces. The narrative blends psychological complexity with gothic horror elements.
The Grip of It
Jac Jemc
A psychological horror novel about a couple who move into a haunted house with increasingly bizarre and terrifying experiences. The narrative explores the psychological impact of supernatural events on a relationship. Similar to Mexican Gothic, it creates a sense of mounting dread and architectural horror. The book blends psychological tension with supernatural elements.
The Bone Houses
Emily Lloyd-Jones
A gothic fantasy novel set in a cursed Welsh village where the dead rise from their graves. The story follows a gravedigger and a mapmaker confronting supernatural forces. Similar to Mexican Gothic, it explores themes of family, inheritance, and supernatural mysteries. The novel blends historical setting with dark fantasy elements.
The Elementals
Michael McDowell
A southern gothic horror novel about a family confronting supernatural forces in an isolated beach house. The story explores themes of family secrets and architectural horror. Similar to Mexican Gothic, it creates an atmosphere of mounting dread and supernatural intrigue. The novel blends psychological complexity with supernatural elements.
The Invited
Jennifer McMahon
A gothic horror novel about a couple building a house on land with a dark historical past. The story explores themes of inheritance, supernatural forces, and family secrets. Similar to Mexican Gothic, it blends historical elements with supernatural horror. The narrative creates a sense of mounting dread and architectural mystery.
The Grip of It
Jac Jemc
A psychological horror novel about a couple who move into a haunted house with increasingly bizarre and terrifying experiences. The narrative explores the psychological impact of supernatural events on a relationship. Similar to Mexican Gothic, it creates a sense of mounting dread and architectural horror. The book blends psychological tension with supernatural elements.
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