The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery

“Clarence A. Haynes’ haunting fantasy novel is full of surprises, striking characters, and unique ghost lore.”–Book Riot
“Glamorous and eerie, The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery is The Devil Wears Prada meets Practical Magic with a spectral twist. This emotionally rich novel is Clarence A. Haynes’s adult debut, making him one to watch out for.”–Geek Girl Authority
“A superstar publicist has to contend with the literal ghosts of her past when they attempt to ruin her life in this debut novel… Haynes has created a mystical, sensuous, dangerous world of spirits and power while also making characters that feel three-dimensional and knowable. Friendships feel real, family problems have the weight of generations of fights and secrets behind them. Like the best fantasy novels, there is room for a million more stories to be told… There are twists and turns but everything is grounded in a sense of reality, impressive for a world steeped in spirits. This is a strong debut for a new, interesting voice with things to say. A smart, sexy story filled with ghosts, history, and resilience.”–Kirkus Reviews
“A solo debut fantasy that has a compelling, diverse cast of characters and a little bit of romance. His success lies in the two charismatic and multilayered protagonists, cousins Gwen and Fonsi, as well as in the frightening, bloody scares they endure from poltergeists and visions. Also an ode to queer and marginalized communities.”–Booklist
“Haynes’s spellbinding solo debut… Dovetailing of external and internal stakes keeps the pages flying. The result is an accomplished urban fantasy that’s sure to win Haynes plenty of fans.”–Publishers Weekly
“Clarence A. Haynes bursts onto the scene with his debut The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery, in which he confidently eschews the formula of a gothic haunting in favor of a vibrant and vivid Afro-Latine ghost story. His characters are bold, sexy, and hilarious; his magic, entrancing; his ghosts, terrifying. I couldn’t read fast enough!”–Caitlin Wahrer, author of The Damage
“A beguiling and sensual page-turner, The Ghosts of Gwendolyn delivers an engrossing tale that taps into the supernatural and mystical while remaining rooted in the bonds of friendship and family. The ties between Gwendolyn and Fonsi will ring true to anyone that grew up among neighbors who become play cousins, and the pull of personal history runs deep. This propulsive novel intertwines horror, romance, and reconciliation with a deft touch of humor. Destined to be a book club favorite.”–Rasheed Newson, National bestselling author of My Government Means to Kill Me
“The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery is an adrenaline-fueled nightmare of relatable characters navigating both the living and the dead in contemporary city life. Great characters and a story that doesn’t let up! Clarence A. Haynes has written a must-read book for fans looking for a fresh, authentic voice in urban fantasy and horror.”–Tananarive Due, award-winning author of The Reformatory
“Clarence A. Haynes’s The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery kept me wide-eyed and quickly turning pages, gasping, ‘What? … WHAT?’ until the final chapter. Shocking, sensual, and at times laugh-out-loud hilarious, Ghosts has it all: family and friendships, love and legacy, belief in the old ways and the new. This novel is truly magical.”–Rachel Howzell Hall, bestselling author of The Last One
“Relentlessly awesome, The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery is a compelling and exhilarating thriller of a ghost story that will consume you in the best way!”–Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop
“The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery is a spellbinding tale that boldly transports the reader to spectacular, supernatural places. Pulsing with magic and sensuality, its characters shine as they confront past harms, consider mystical possibilities, and fight otherworldly battles. Haynes has penned a riveting story that kept me turning until the last page of his lush, transcendent novel.”–Diane Marie Brown, author of Black Candle Women
“The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery is full of vibrant characters, sublime mysticism, and captivating twists that includes a world-renowned goddess. Readers are in for a wild ride!”–Luanne G. Smith, bestselling author of The Vine Witch
“With orishas, angry ghosts, and a breach between worlds that can only be sealed by a badass mystical heroine, The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery is a gritty New York feast.”–Veronica G. Henry, bestselling author of The Canopy Keepers

Clarence A. Haynes, a native Afro-Latinx New Yorker, is the coauthor of actor/producer Omar Epps’s lauded sci-fi/fantasy series Nubia: The Awakening and The Reckoning. He is also the author of the middle-grade nonfiction work The Legacy of Jim Crow. Haynes has penned articles for Newsday, Huffington Post, The Root, and The Grio, among other publications. He resides in Brooklyn, New York.

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