The Unmothers

DEBUT Grief-stricken journalist Carolyn Marshall finds herself in the small rural town of Raeford to cover an absurd story—a horse has given birth to a human baby. Having been assigned this outlandish piece by her editor in an attempt to force her into processing a recent devastating loss, Marshall has no plans to seriously investigate this bizarre rumor. However, as she begins making half-hearted inquiries, she is unexpectedly drawn to the mysterious town and its even more mysterious residents, leading her to discover that Raeford contains many disturbing secrets that simmer right beneath its surface. Anderson absolutely dazzles in her debut, with a beautifully crafted novel that is as mesmerizing as it is sinister. The book positively crackles with powerful storytelling that expertly captures the essence of feminine fury, anguish, and empowerment and bottles it into haunting folk horror that will linger with readers long after the final chapter.