A brilliantly crafted, fast-paced historical fantasy set in the rich world of the American West, introducing an unforgettable new hero, Jacob Tracy - a Civil War veteran who can see ghosts.
HOLLY MESSINGER lives in a bohemian town in eastern Kansas, where she writes in coffee shops and sews costumes for a living. Her costumes have appeared at some of the world's biggest cosplay events, including Hulu's launch party for "The Awesomes" at San Diego Comic Con. She also appeared as a judge on the premiere season of SyFy's "Heroes of Cosplay." Holly's short fiction has appeared in Baen's Universe and Beneath Ceaseless Skies. This is her first novel.
"The Curse of Jacob Tracy is an absolute treat - a historical fantasy full of big ideas and vivid characters. Holly Messinger has crafted a debut that is weird, funny, riveting, thought provoking, and a ridiculous amount of fun." --David Liss, author of The Day of Atonement and Randoms"Fast-paced and compelling, The Curse of Jacob Tracy plays with familiar genre tropes while being a fresh and intriguing read from start to finish. The weird western renaissance is upon us!" --Molly Tanzer, author of Vermillion"Stellar writing and a strong story define Messinger's amazing debut. Messinger's writing is a clinic on how to immerse the reader in a historic setting (such as his details on how 19th-century newspapers operated) without drowning readers in facts. Psychological and visceral horror mix in set pieces that build to a climax as Trace is forced to confront his fears about his abilities."--PW, starred review"Combining well-wrought historical fiction with just the right amount of scenic details and horror with its tense atmosphere, Messinger's debut hits on a winning formula." - Library Journal, starred review and Debut of the Month
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