This is my second of Moreno-Garcia’s books, and as much as I loved Mexican Gothic, I am OBSESSED with Silver Nitrate!

The story expertly blends horror, magical realism and mystery for a gripping read. It combines so many different threads of history, culture and the occult into a truly chilling result.

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My favourite thing though, was the two main characters. Both Montserrat and Tristán leapt off the page, as a struggling audio editor and actor respectively. They’re both such vivid characters, with a brilliant dynamic that elevates the whole story.

Moreno-Garcia is the master of atmospheric writing, and Silver Nitrate is no exception. It takes a lot of skill to make the ghost of a character we’ve never met compellingly creepy, and she manages it! The historical mystery element was also a great addition, especially given the setting, and at times it had the feel of an Indiana-Jones style adventure.

I could not put this book down, it was such a great read that drew from a number of genres and periods, and combined them all brilliantly.

I received a free copy for review. All opinions are my own.