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Set against the vibrant backdrop of Lunar New Year celebrations in 1990s New York City, the story follows a socially conscious worker who turns detective after a spate of murders hits the city’s homeless LGBTQ+ community. A series of clues leads her to Carmilla’s, a mysterious nightclub in Chinatown, where she finds herself intertwined with a dark, mythical presence that blurs the line between legend and reality. Drawing on the gothic roots of the original vampire tale and interweaving Chinese folklore, this queer, feminist crime tale explores identity, obsession, and the secrets that bind a family—and the city itself.
First publish date: 2023
Genre: Horror/Gothic Horror
Authors: Amy Chu
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