Silver Nitrate
(Sprache: Englisch)
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Daughter of Doctor Moreau and Mexican Gothic comes a fabulous meld of Mexican horror movies and Nazi occultism: a dark thriller about the curse that haunts a legendary lost film - and awakens one woman's hidden powers.
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Daughter of Doctor Moreau and Mexican Gothic comes a fabulous meld of Mexican horror movies and Nazi occultism: a dark thriller about the curse that haunts a legendary lost film - and awakens one woman's hidden powers.Lese-Probe zu „Silver Nitrate “
1An engorged, yellow moon painted the sky a sickly amber hue, illuminating a solitary figure. A woman, standing between two sycamore trees.
It had rained, and the earth was slippery as, breathing with difficulty, she ventured toward the cabin. The woods felt awake and dangerous, with the sounds of crickets and rolling thunder in the distance. There was a thin humming. Was that a bird? It was too high-pitched, that noise.
The woman pressed a hand against her lips and stared at the cabin, with its welcoming lights. But that oasis of warmth was distant. A twig snapped, and the woman looked behind her in terror. She began to run.
The noises of the night were now mixed with the patter of her feet. She flew forward, and her hands desperately pulled at the front door there was a thump, so loud it sounded like a cannon until she finally managed to burst into the cabin. She immediately shut the door, bolted it, and stepped back, waiting. Her eyes were wide.
The crash of an axe against the wood made the woman jump. Splinters flew. The woman screamed, pressing back farther into the room as a man hacked his way through the door. The scream was an annoying squeal that made the levels jump into the red. The man lingered at the threshold, clutching the axe. He began advancing; his breath was heavy, punctuated with an annoying pop.
Demon possession again? Montserrat asked. Her eyes were on the VU meter; on her knee she balanced a notepad.
Ghosts, Paco said.
She scribbled in the notepad. I thought you were into ninjas.
We re still doing the ninjas. Just not now.
A ninja moratorium.
The woman screamed again. Montserrat pressed a button. The image froze on the screen. She spun her chair around.
The padded room smelled faintly of the pine-scented air freshener that the other sound editors liked to spray around to cover up the fact that they were smoking inside. The whole place was a bit of a mess. The editors
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regularly left pizza boxes and empty bottles of Pepsi around the mixing room, along with the scent of cigarettes. No food or smoking in the editing room said a sign half hidden behind the random stickers the editors had pasted on it over the years. In theory, this admonition made sense, especially when you were dealing with film. You didn t want to smear a workprint with grease. In practice, though, all editors were supposed to eat in front of the monitors. You were constantly working your ass off in post-production, trying to make up for missed deadlines. Montserrat had never been in a facility that was perfectly neat and organized. Editing rooms all looked like war zones unless a client was poking their head around.
Still, she might have tidied up if Paco hadn t ambushed her. Unfortunately for him, this particular mixing room was small and, unlike the bigger rooms, didn t have a client area with a couch. Paco was sitting uncomfortably on a chair, by the door, next to a pile of tapes and vinyl records, and from the look of his position he was probably getting a cramp.
So, what do you think? Paco asked.
I think this is the kind of shit you shouldn t have to be fixing in post-production. Did you shoot these scenes inside a washing machine? The sound is terrible. Those levels are way too hot.
I know, I know. But what can you expect with these budgets?
It s going to take me a couple of weeks.
I need it to be done in five days.
Montserrat shot him a skeptical look. Not likely. Mario will tell you as much.
Come on, I m not asking Mario, I m asking you.
I don t want to
Still, she might have tidied up if Paco hadn t ambushed her. Unfortunately for him, this particular mixing room was small and, unlike the bigger rooms, didn t have a client area with a couch. Paco was sitting uncomfortably on a chair, by the door, next to a pile of tapes and vinyl records, and from the look of his position he was probably getting a cramp.
So, what do you think? Paco asked.
I think this is the kind of shit you shouldn t have to be fixing in post-production. Did you shoot these scenes inside a washing machine? The sound is terrible. Those levels are way too hot.
I know, I know. But what can you expect with these budgets?
It s going to take me a couple of weeks.
I need it to be done in five days.
Montserrat shot him a skeptical look. Not likely. Mario will tell you as much.
Come on, I m not asking Mario, I m asking you.
I don t want to
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Autoren-Porträt von Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Silvia Moreno-Garcia
- 2023, Internationale Ausgabe, 336 Seiten, Maße: 15,6 x 23,4 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Del Rey
- ISBN-10: 0593724151
- ISBN-13: 9780593724156
- Erscheinungsdatum: 21.07.2023
Sprache:
Englisch
Pressezitat
True to her method, [Moreno-Garcia] succeeds here by knowing when to follow the rules of genre storytelling and when to turn them upside down. Los Angeles TimesLike its namesake, Silver Nitrate catches fire and doesn t stop burning until the end. The Washington Post
Wows you with its eerie atmosphere and deft blend of historical fiction, horror and black magic. The New York Times Book Review
Moreno-Garcia makes darkness shine. NPR
An engaging, inventive story of moviemaking and the occult. Kirkus Reviews Another instant classic from one of our best genre authors. Paste
[A] gripping and atmospheric thriller. Arlington Magazine
Silvia Moreno-Garcia . . . is one of the most talented writers publishing today. Ms. Silver Nitrate is a world of its own. Shondaland
Silvia Moreno-Garcia proves, once again, that she is one of the most talented writers publishing today. Ms.
[A] gripping and atmospheric thriller that seamlessly blends history and magic. Arlington Magazine
Hip as hell, Silver Nitrate delivers a cinematic and exhilarating punch. Silvia Moreno-Garcia does it again with this creepy and unforgettable occult thriller, teeming with the decadence of old horror movies. Kali Fajardo-Anstine, bestselling author of Woman of Light and Sabrina & Corina
Perfection. No one punctures the skin of reality to reveal the lurking, sinister magic beneath better than Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Kiersten White, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hide
Silvia Moreno-Garcia is a treasure and Silver Nitrate is a gem: a chilling roller coaster of a tale that captures perfectly why we love horror movies, scary books, and things that go bump in the night. Chris Bohjalian, New York Times bestselling author of The Lioness
Silver Nitrate is a popcorn thrill ride into the underbelly of 1990s Mexican horror movies and occultism.
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Moreno-Garcia crafts a world so rich with details and history that you won t be able to look away. Dana Schwartz, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Anatomy: A Love Story
You don t just read this book, you live in it and it will charm you, intrigue you, and scare the daylights out of you. Tim Powers, World Fantasy Award winning author of The Anubis Gates
Moreno-Garcia s prose is enchanting, full of perfect phrases that dot every page. BookPage (starred review)
A love letter to Mexico City s film industry and an excellent entry into the popular horror subgenre of occult films. Library Journal
An engaging, inventive story of moviemaking and the occult for film geeks and genre buffs. Kirkus Reviews
This is a knockout. Publishers Weekly (starred review)
You don t just read this book, you live in it and it will charm you, intrigue you, and scare the daylights out of you. Tim Powers, World Fantasy Award winning author of The Anubis Gates
Moreno-Garcia s prose is enchanting, full of perfect phrases that dot every page. BookPage (starred review)
A love letter to Mexico City s film industry and an excellent entry into the popular horror subgenre of occult films. Library Journal
An engaging, inventive story of moviemaking and the occult for film geeks and genre buffs. Kirkus Reviews
This is a knockout. Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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