House of Bone and Rain BY Gabino Iglesias

In House of Bone and Rain, a haunting tale of vengeance and the supernatural unfolds in a Puerto Rican slum, blending the harrowing grit of Stand By Me with a dark, spectral twist.

For Gabe, Xavier, Tavo, Paul, and Bimbo, the specter of death has always lurked close—whether through hurricanes, accidents, gang violence, or suicide. Yet the death of Bimbo's mother, Maria, shot dead in their impoverished neighborhood, marks a new level of grief. Her murder ignites a fierce desire for revenge in Bimbo, who vows to track down her killers, a gang connected to Puerto Rico’s most feared drug kingpin.

The friends, bound by their shared trauma and fury, resolve to take on the formidable enemy who has never been challenged. As they dive into their dangerous quest, they uncover a harsh truth: confronting the kingpin is a near-suicidal mission. Compounding their peril, an approaching hurricane brings with it not just physical destruction but a tide of malevolent spirits. This storm, reputed to carry evil, intertwines with their mission, infusing their journey with a chilling, otherworldly presence.

House of Bone and Rain explores the boundaries between myth and reality, presenting a gripping narrative of loyalty and the supernatural, where the boys' fight for justice becomes a battle against both human and ghostly forces. Shirley Jackson and Bram Stoker Award-winning author’s latest novel promises a relentless, atmospheric adventure into the heart of darkness and the unspoken ties that bind.