The Good House

Angela Toussaint’s life is shattered when her son, Zion, commits suicide in their old family home in Gracetown, Washington. Two years later, Angela returns to the Louisiana town, hoping to confront the past and understand what truly happened. However, she quickly discovers that Zion’s death was not an isolated incident, but rather the latest manifestation of a malevolent presence—a powerful family curse tied to the house and a dark, vengeful spirit known as the 'Lougarou' or 'loup-garou.' As more unexplained tragedies and deaths plague Gracetown, Angela realizes she must uncover the secrets of her lineage and embrace an inherited spiritual power she never knew she possessed. With the help of her community and the strength of her ancestors, Angela must fight to save her family and her hometown from the encroaching supernatural evil, delving deep into a rich tapestry of African American folklore, voodoo, and generational trauma. The novel is a chilling exploration of grief, heritage, and the enduring battle between good and evil.