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Sweeney Cassidy, a freshman at the University of the Archangels and St. John the Divine, meets the enigmatic Angelica and falls in love with the striking Oliver. Their budding romance becomes entwined with a shadowy secret society and the terrifying rise of an ancient, malevolent goddess. Hand’s story interweaves queer identity with supernatural intrigue, offering a fresh look at mythic cults and the darkness behind goddess worship.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Elizabeth Hand
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