White Horse is a gritty, vibrant debut from Erika T. Wurth about an Indigenous woman who must face her past when she discovers a bracelet haunted by her mother’s spirit.
Some people are haunted in more ways than one.
Heavy metal, ripped jeans, Stephen King novels, and the occasional beer at the White Horse have defined urban Indian Kari James’s life so far. But when her cousin Debby finds an old family bracelet that once belonged to Kari’s mother, it inadvertently calls up both her mother’s ghost and a monstrous entity, and her willful ignorance about her past is no longer sustainable…
Haunted by visions of her mother and hunted by this mysterious creature, Kari must search for what happened to her mother all those years ago. Her father, permanently disabled from a car crash, can’t help her. Her Auntie Squeaker seems to know something but isn’t eager to give it all up at once. Debby’s anxious to help, but her controlling husband keeps getting in the way. Kari’s journey toward a truth long denied by both her family and law enforcement forces her to confront her dysfunctional relationships, thoughts about a friend she lost in childhood, and her desire for the one thing she’s always wanted but could never have.
White Horse
Erika T. wurth
I picked up WHITE HORSE on a whim after seeing a few keywords in the synopsis. It inspired me to pick up Stephen King’s memoir ON WRITING and to rewatch The Shining for the 100th time, like a fan girl with a new perspective.
I love when that happens!
In White Horse, we’re following Kari James. Kari frequents a bar called WHITE HORSE which makes the title of the book simple. Kari has a fixation on Stephen King and is about to start living in her own horror movie when she receives a gift from her cousin.
I found the material felt original yet familiar. The horror novel followed a familiar pattern, contained elements that we are accustomed to as readers, and at the same time introduced details in the settings, characters, scenes, language, and dialogue which made it feel original and like a much-needed change in conversation.
I found myself cheering for multiple characters throughout the book. Hoping that one character will find their strength and that the next character will find their voice. I appreciated getting to know each character so well in such a short time.
I recommend this one to readers who read a lot of horror and those who are new to the genre. It will provide something for both readers. Special note for the format. I especially enjoyed the narration done by Tonantzin Carmelo on this audiobook.
Thanks to Macmillan Audio and Netgalley for the advanced audiobook!
WHITE HORSE…⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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