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"Porque la sangre derramada nos va a salvar a todos." Latinx Screams really carried me through the week. I enjoyed this collection of latinx horror stories so much. Each story was unique and showcased each author's creative imagination. Some left me wanting me more because they were so captivating and I could see them as longer pieces in the future. Overall this anthology was solid and I know I will be rereading it often. The collection explored some key themes which really made each story rich with the Latinx flavor. Many of the pieces explored family and sacrifice. Religion, friendship, death, the human nature of evil and clash of culture were other key themes. Each author brought a unique style of atmospheric writing that captured my attention. I loved the references to mythology and folklore. My favorite story was Sangre Desmarrada by Hector Acosta about immigrant workers in a chicken processing plant that was raided by ICE. I also loved Galán by Richie Narvaez about a robot and a family dealing with culture clash and assimilation. It gave me creepy Jetsons vibes. Imperial Slaughterhouse by A.E. Santana was another standout that gave me goosebumps. Behind the Mountains by E. Reyes took me back to my childhood and gave Pet Sematary energy. I would love to see Come, Play become a bigger piece because it left me craving more. If horror isn't you're usual genre, this one would be perfect for you. It has a little bit of everything there is to love about Latinx storytelling. I am definitely hoping for another collection of stories in the future. I am looking forward to reading more work from the talented authors and editors of this collection. #LatinxScreams #BurialDayBooks #bookstagram #horror #bookphotos #booksandArt #booksandmurals #bookish #spookyseason #latinx #Halloween #LatinxBookstagram #LatinxAuthors #bookworm #reading #booklover #bookstagrammer #libro #books #anthology #bookaholic #tbr #booksbooksbooks #bibliophile #readersofinstagram #literature #diversereads #ownvoices #VCastro #CinaPelayo (at Bushwick) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVRL1IzL01h/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Children of Chicago

Children of Chicago-Mixing a children’s dark fairy tale, a ghost story & a police procedural into an atmospheric & engaging read is no easy feat. This book delivers! 5 stars! @CinaPelayo @PolisBooks #horror #PiedPiper #review

The Children of Chicago are killing each other. Are there hints in local graffiti of their motive? Who or what is Pied Piper? Lauren is a troubled person. Only a police detective for a year, she has already killed one person in self-defense. Worse, she is literally haunted by her dead younger sister, Marie, who she failed to save from drowning when only fourteen herself. Lauren is convinced that…

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Children of Chicago by Cynthia Pelayo #BookReview

Children of Chicago by Cynthia Pelayo #BookReview - Highly recommended - @cinapelayo

This horrifying retelling of the Pied Piper fairytale set in present-day Chicago is an edge of your seat, chills up the spine, thrill ride. ‪ When Detective Lauren Medina sees the calling card at a murder scene in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood, she knows the Pied Piper has returned. When another teenager is brutally murdered at the same lagoon where her sister’s body was found floating…

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Author Spotlight: Cynthia (Cina) Pelayo

Author @cinapelayo has the spotlight in the first of a limited run of Sunday Sci-Fi & Scary interviews focusing on diverse creators. Come see what she has to say. #Interview #HorrorCommunity

Cynthia (Cina) Pelayo is the author of LOTERIA, SANTA MUERTE, THE MISSING, POEMS OF MY NIGHT, INTO THE FOREST AND ALL THE WAY THROUGH, and the upcoming CHILDREN OF CHICAGO by Agora/Polis Books. She is an International Latino Book Award winning author and an Elgin Award nominee.

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Author Spotlight: Cynthia Pelayo

How long have you been writing for, and what…