The Secret Life of Insects by Bernardo Esquinca
The history of Mexico is drenched in blood, from the sacrifices of the ancient Aztecs to the bloodthirsty conquest of the Spanish to modern-day violent crime, and that legacy of violence and death pervades these stories. They blend the genres of horror and noir in inventive ways and run the gamut from chilling to weirdly unsettling to darkly funny.
“The tales in The Secret Life of Insects are fresh, spicy, literary, provocative, often chilling, sometimes shocking, but always with a clever, well-thought-out point that provides a lasting resonance" Rue da Morgue; “The Secret Life of Insects stands as an entertaining and technically accomplished introduction to an essential new voice in the worldwide weird.” Southwest Review; "Esquinca's writing grabs you and takes you by the hand through obsessions where what is beautiful and monstrous in humanity dwells. Read him: you’re going to be terrified and amazed at the same time.’ – Mónica Ojeda, author of Jawbone; “Bernardo Esquinca’s haunting, original stories spin out implications like spider silk: light, strong . . . and very dangerous.” Michael Cisco, author of The Divinity Student
Bernardo Esquinca was born in Guadalajara in 1972, and is the author of several novels and story collections. His short story 'Senor Ligotti' was nominated for the prestigious Shirley Jackson Award in 2021, and his novel Toda la sangre was made into a television series by the production company Lionsgate+.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781838171643 |
| ISBN 10 | 1838171649 |
| Title | The Secret Life of Insects |
| Author | Bernardo Esquinca |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cinder House |
| Year published | 2024-03-28 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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