Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia is a gothic horror novel set in 1950s Mexico, where a young socialite travels to an isolated mansion to rescue her cousin. Through oppressive atmosphere and psychological horror, Moreno-Garcia crafts a story that blends classic gothic with Mexican colonial history. The novel becomes an exploration of how the colonial past haunts the present, and how horror can be both supernatural and historical.

WHY WE CHOSE IT: Because Moreno-Garcia proves that gothic can be Mexican, and that the deepest horror is that of colonial history. This novel reminds us that the ghosts of the past are real, and that gothic terror is perfect for exploring historical trauma.

DETAILS: • Author: Silvia Moreno-Garcia • Publisher: Planeta Publishing • Format: Paperback