Silver Nitrate

Stylish and edgy ― NEW YORK TIMES on MEXICAN GOTHIC

A gothic chiller, set in 1950s Mexico, that will clamp you in its icy embrace and linger like a nightmare

― DAILY MAIL on MEXICAN GOTHIC

Moreno-Garcia is a magician able to switch genres with ease . . . a superb noir thriller ― THE OBSERVER on VELVET WAS THE NIGHT

Silvia Moreno-Garcia's writing is unforgettable ― CHRISTINA HENRY, author of ALICE, on CERTAIN DARK THINGS

Elegant, rich in description and filled with characters that come vividly to life ― MUSE’S BOOK JOURNAL on THE BEAUTIFUL ONES

Simultaneously heartbreaking and heart-mending, a wondrous and magical tale ― KEVIN HEARNE, New York Times-bestselling author of the Iron Druid Chronicles, on GODS OF JADE & SHADOW

A coming-of-age fairy tale of haunting shadows commingled with vibrant life ― THE I on GODS OF JADE & SHADOW

A beautiful work that will draw you in and keep you transfixed and reading far too late ― GENEVIEVE COGMAN, bestselling author of the Invisible Library series, on GODS OF JADE & SHADOW

Saturated with references and genuine love for genre cinema, with supernatural and cinematic magic seen as often interchangeable ― British Science Fiction Association

In between references every horror film fan will appreciate, Moreno-Garcia blends occultism with romance with rich characters and a pitch-perfect emotionally fraught atmosphere ― Observer

Whenever I want to read a book I know will be good, I go to Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Her genres are ever changing, her ability to take on a wild story each time is incredible. You never know what she's going to do, but you know it will be a page-turner ― Taylor Jenkins Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Daisy Jones and the Six

Like its namesake, Silver Nitrate catches fire and doesn't stop burning until the end ― The Washington Post

An engaging, inventive story of moviemaking and the occult ― Kirkus Reviews

Silvia Moreno-Garcia once again writes herself to the summit of a new genre . . . a haunting story with evocative atmosphere and Moreno-Garcia's usual attention to detail and strong characters ― Grimdark Magazine

A popcorn thrill ride into the underbelly of 1990s Mexican horror movies and occultism. Moreno-Garcia crafts a world so rich with details and history that you won't be able to look away ― Dana Schwartz, author of Anatomy: A Love Story

Perfection. No one punctures the skin of reality to reveal the lurking, sinister magic beneath better than Silvia Moreno-Garcia ― Kiersten White, author of Hide

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 Times

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

Another instant classic from one of our best genre authors ― Paste

Silvia Moreno-Garcia proves, once again, that she is one of the most talented writers publishing today ― Ms.

Silver Nitrate is a world of its own ― Shondaland

[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

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, author of The Lioness

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, author of The Anubis Gates

A love letter to Mexico City's film industry and an excellent entry into the popular horror subgenre of occult films ― Library Journal

This is a knockout ― Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Silvia Moreno-Garcia is a diverse and skilled writer . . . Moreno-Garcia's strengths here are creating a menacing atmosphere and weaving real-life films and movie myths with possibly magical and devilish goings-on. The pacing of the narrative is expertly judged and the revelations perfectly placed. This is a writer with a natural feel for horror tropes and a desire to subvert them when needed. This is also a book that digs deep to create a believable framework for all the supernatural happenings. Exemplary stuff ― Big Issue

Weaves together elements of horror, suspense, and historical fiction with a deft hand, resulting in a narrative that's as compulsively readable as it is deeply thought-provoking. Each twist and turn is delivered precisely, building up to a climax that will leave you breathless . . . Moreno-Garcia has expertly woven a darkly enchanting tapestry that blurs the lines between reality and the occult, past and present, and fear and fascination ― By the Cover

An embarrassment of riches ― Toronto Star

Summons the fear of what's hiding at the edge of your vision, just out of sight in the dark . . . her sentences deliver tidy packages of imagery like motes of light in the darkness, their beauty so great that sometimes you forget - just for a moment -about the things that go bump in the night . . . Moreno-Garcia's prose is enchanting, full of perfect phrases that dot every page ― BookPage (starred review)