Living in Cemeteries

By Corey Farrenkopf,

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"The effortless world building, buoyed by Dave's confident narration, immediately immerses readers in the intense unease, carrying them to its emotional conclusion. A character-centered and thought provoking tale that is as much about embracing life as it is about death, this title will appeal to fans of Elizabeth McCracken and…

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1 author picked Living in Cemeteries as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Ghosts are my some of my favorite creatures in horror since, unlike werewolves and vampires, I believe they tap into a shared emotional landscape. Who has not wanted to speak to the spirit of a recently deceased loved one? Who has not stood over a grave and demanded answers? Farrenkopf takes this desire and builds a whole mythology around it while adding to the mix another irresistible question:

What if you could speak to your dead relatives and find out how you are going to die? Would you want to know?

Dave Gallagher, a cemetery caretaker, wrestles with this quandary,…

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