Matt Ruff's genre-bending novel combines cosmic horror with the very real terrors of Jim Crow America. Following Atticus Turner and his family as they navigate both supernatural threats and systemic racism in 1950s America, this brilliant work explores how the monsters of prejudice can be just as terrifying as any Lovecraftian creature. Ruff reclaims the horror genre, centering Black characters in a narrative that confronts both imaginary and historical horrors.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Ruff brilliantly subverts the Lovecraft tradition, acknowledging the author's racism while reclaiming cosmic horror for the voices Lovecraft excluded. This novel proves that the most powerful horror often comes from confronting real-world injustice alongside supernatural terror.

DETAILS: • Author: Matt Ruff • Publisher: Harper Perennial • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: February 14, 2017 • ISBN: 9780062292070

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