Ahoy there me mateys! As usual SMG's newest novel is a five-star read.  There is just something so compelling about her weaving of horror, history, and fantasy together.  This book takes place in 1993 in Mexico City.  Montserrat and Tristán have been friends forever.  Both have a love of horror movies and both work in the 'biz.  Tristán was a soap opera actor whose star has faded.  Montserrat is a sound engineer who is fantastic at her job but is being pushed out of the boys club.

The two movie fans are super excited when they meet Abel Urueta, a director, whose work they love.  They want to hear the story of his last unfinished horror movie.  Abel is happy to share his stories and tell them about the curse relating to his uncompleted work.  He asks Montserrat and Tristán to help him.  The duo is happy to humor Abel for the chance to see the small piece of salvaged film.  Only problem?  The curse seems to be real.

I really loved Montserrat in particular.  She is no nonsense and intelligent. Tristán is a bit of a jerk who I didn't relate to at first but rather liked in the end. Their interpersonal relationship is the highlight of this novel.  I did also like the foray into both the occult and into the history of film.  I love when I find meself looking up facts as I read and it enhancing the story.  I don't really watch horror movies (especially Mexican ones) but found the story of this cursed film to be highly engaging and excellent.  Also loved the ending.  Arrrr!

I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.