A review by pandasbookshelf
A Dark Roux by Blaine Daigle

5.0

A Dark Roux by Blaine Daigle is a captivating dark southern gothic ghost story not to be missed. This horror gem takes readers on a journey through the chilling Southern landscape which is steeped in local culture and folklore. Daigle paints a vivid picture of this unique and eerie landscape which makes it easy to picture events unfolding, even for someone like me whose never set foot in Louisiana. This one is perfect for those looking for a quick Halloween read which mixes family tragedy with supernatural horror. The heart of this story lies in the relationship between the sibling protagonists as the author delivers complex, realistic and captivating characters. This really ramps up the tension and anxiety as you don’t want to see anything bad happen to them, but this wouldn’t be a horror novel if everyone got out unscathed. This one is a masterfully written tale which will draw you in and keep you on the hook until the chilling conclusion. Add this book to your Halloween list, you won’t regret it.