Silver Nitrate

Stylish and edgy * NEW YORK TIMES on MEXICAN GOTHIC *

A gothic chiller, set in 1950s Mexico, that will clamp you in its icy embrace and linger like a nightmare

* DAILY MAIL on MEXICAN GOTHIC *
Moreno-Garcia is a magician able to switch genres with ease . . . a superb noir thriller * THE OBSERVER on VELVET WAS THE NIGHT *
Silvia Moreno-Garcia's writing is unforgettable * CHRISTINA HENRY, author of ALICE, on CERTAIN DARK THINGS *
Elegant, rich in description and filled with characters that come vividly to life * MUSE’S BOOK JOURNAL on THE BEAUTIFUL ONES *
Simultaneously heartbreaking and heart-mending, a wondrous and magical tale * KEVIN HEARNE, New York Times-bestselling author of the Iron Druid Chronicles, on GODS OF JADE & SHADOW *
A coming-of-age fairy tale of haunting shadows commingled with vibrant life * THE I on GODS OF JADE & SHADOW *
A beautiful work that will draw you in and keep you transfixed and reading far too late * GENEVIEVE COGMAN, bestselling author of the Invisible Library series, on GODS OF JADE & SHADOW *
Saturated with references and genuine love for genre cinema, with supernatural and cinematic magic seen as often interchangeable * British Science Fiction Association *
In between references every horror film fan will appreciate, Moreno-Garcia blends occultism with romance with rich characters and a pitch-perfect emotionally fraught atmosphere * Observer *
Whenever I want to read a book I know will be good, I go to Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Her genres are ever changing, her ability to take on a wild story each time is incredible. You never know what she's going to do, but you know it will be a page-turner * Taylor Jenkins Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Daisy Jones and the Six *
Like its namesake, Silver Nitratecatches fire and doesn't stop burning until the end * The Washington Post *
An engaging, inventive story of moviemaking and the occult * Kirkus Reviews *
Silvia Moreno-Garcia once again writes herself to the summit of a new genre . . . a haunting story with evocative atmosphere and Moreno-Garcia's usual attention to detail and strong characters * Grimdark Magazine *
A popcorn thrill ride into the underbelly of 1990s Mexican horror movies and occultism. Moreno-Garcia crafts a world so rich with details and history that you won't be able to look away * Dana Schwartz, author of Anatomy: A Love Story *
Perfection. No one punctures the skin of reality to reveal the lurking, sinister magic beneath better than Silvia Moreno-Garcia * Kiersten White, author of Hide *
True to her method, [Moreno-Garcia] succeeds here by knowing when to follow the rules of genre storytelling and when to turn them upside down * Los Angeles Times *
Wows you with its eerie atmosphere and deft blend of historical fiction, horror and black magic * The New York Times Book Review *
Moreno-Garcia makes darkness shine * NPR *
Another instant classic from one of our best genre authors * Paste *
Silvia Moreno-Garcia proves, once again, that she is one of the most talented writers publishing today * Ms. *
Silver Nitrate is a world of its own * Shondaland *
[A] gripping and atmospheric thriller that seamlessly blends history and magic * Arlington Magazine *
Hip as hell, Silver Nitrate delivers a cinematic and exhilarating punch. Silvia Moreno-Garcia does it again with this creepy and unforgettable occult thriller, teeming with the decadence of old horror movies * Kali Fajardo-Anstine, bestselling author of Woman of Light and Sabrina & Corina *
Silvia Moreno-Garcia is a treasure and Silver Nitrate is a gem: a chilling roller coaster of a tale that captures perfectly why we love horror movies, scary books, and things that go bump in the night * Chris Bohjalian, author of The Lioness *
You don't just read this book, you live in it - and it will charm you, intrigue you, and scare the daylights out of you * Tim Powers, author of The Anubis Gates *
A love letter to Mexico City's film industry and an excellent entry into the popular horror subgenre of occult films * Library Journal *
This is a knockout * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *
Silvia Moreno-Garcia is a diverse and skilled writer . . . Moreno-Garcia's strengths here are creating a menacing atmosphere and weaving real-life films and movie myths with possibly magical and devilish goings-on. The pacing of the narrative is expertly judged and the revelations perfectly placed. This is a writer with a natural feel for horror tropes and a desire to subvert them when needed. This is also a book that digs deep to create a believable framework for all the supernatural happenings. Exemplary stuff * Big Issue *
Weaves together elements of horror, suspense, and historical fiction with a deft hand, resulting in a narrative that's as compulsively readable as it is deeply thought-provoking. Each twist and turn is delivered precisely, building up to a climax that will leave you breathless . . . Moreno-Garcia has expertly woven a darkly enchanting tapestry that blurs the lines between reality and the occult, past and present, and fear and fascination * By the Cover *
An embarrassment of riches * Toronto Star *
Summons the fear of what's hiding at the edge of your vision, just out of sight in the dark . . . her sentences deliver tidy packages of imagery like motes of light in the darkness, their beauty so great that sometimes you forget - just for a moment -about the things that go bump in the night . . . Moreno-Garcia's prose is enchanting, full of perfect phrases that dot every page * BookPage (starred review) *