Gheist

Name: Gheist
Price: 23.99 USD
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ISBN: 9784867517406

✍️ Richard Mosses

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4.5

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

Kat McKay loses her heart to a gangster and teams up with ghosts to get it back.

Richard Mosses writes Gheist, a story blending crime fiction with supernatural horror. Kat McKay faces kidnapping by Danton after losing a card game. Her heart is removed, yet she gains the power to see spirits. She allies with Clint, Melchior, and Jack The Knife. Their shared goal is restoring freedom and retrieving her heart. Mosses uses these characters to examine trust in dangerous situations. The work fits within the gothic tradition while incorporating modern criminal underworld elements.

Key Themes

supernatural revenge gangster underworld spirit alliances

Literary Context

Published by Next Chapter in 2021, this title sits within contemporary horror fiction. It draws on the Las Vegas crime setting and gothic traditions of the dead returning to interact with the living.

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Recommended For Fans Of

Clive Barker · Neil Gaiman's American Gods · Poppy Z. Brite · Max Allan Collins

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Horror Fiction

🏛 Next Chapter 📅 2021 🌐 English 📔 Hardcover ISBN: 9784867517406

📝 Description: Gheist

Richard Mosses presents a dark narrative in Gheist, published by Next Chapter. The story follows Kat McKay, who loses a card game to Las Vegas gangster Danton. In retaliation, Danton kidnaps her and removes her heart. Against all odds, Kat survives and wakes with the ability to see the dead. She joins forces with a group of criminal spirits to reclaim what was stolen from her. The ensemble includes mobster Clint, stage magician Melchior, and hitman Jack The Knife. Together, they pursue a quest to restore their freedom and recover Kat’s heart. The plot hinges on questions of trust and loyalty among these unlikely allies. Mosses draws on traditions of supernatural fiction and gothic horror to explore themes of mortality and retribution. The author qualifies as a writer of horror and supernatural tales, blending crime elements with the macabre. This book suits readers who enjoy urban fantasy mixed with gangster lore and ghost stories. It may not appeal to those seeking traditional historical horror or pure romance. The narrative relies on the dynamic between the living protagonist and her spectral companions. Mosses constructs a tale where the boundary between life and death is thin and dangerous. The focus remains on the immediate goal of heart retrieval and the complex relationships formed along the way.

💎 Our verdict on Gheist

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Horror Reads editorial team

Horror desk

Richard Mosses delivers a dark, engaging tale that successfully merges crime fiction with supernatural horror. The narrative excels in its portrayal of Kat McKay’s survival and her subsequent alliance with criminal spirits, creating a dynamic interplay between the living and the dead. The exploration of trust and loyalty among these unlikely companions adds depth to the plot, moving beyond simple scares to examine human relationships under extreme duress. This work is best suited for readers who enjoy urban fantasy blended with gangster lore and ghost stories. It offers a refreshing take on gothic traditions by incorporating modern criminal elements. While it may not appeal to those seeking traditional historical horror, its focus on immediate goals and complex relationships makes it a strong choice for fans of macabre crime narratives.

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📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers seeking a unique blend of crime fiction and supernatural horror will find this narrative compelling. It appeals to those who enjoy urban fantasy elements mixed with gangster lore, offering a fresh perspective on the traditional ghost story. The book is ideal for audiences interested in complex character dynamics, specifically the trust issues that arise among unlikely allies. Those fascinated by the thin boundary between life and death will appreciate the exploration of mortality and retribution through a modern lens. It suits fans who prefer action-driven plots involving heart retrieval over slow-burn historical horror or pure romance. The focus on loyalty and freedom within a dangerous context provides a gripping read for those who like their horror with a side of criminal intrigue.

⭐ Reader reviews

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Reader rating

4.5

Based on 1 reviews

Horror Reads editorial team

Richard Mosses delivers a dark, engaging tale that successfully merges crime fiction with supernatural horror. The narrative excels in its portrayal of Kat McKay’s survival and her subsequent alliance with criminal spirits, creating a dynamic interplay between the living and the dead. The exploration of trust and loyalty among these unlikely companions adds depth to the plot, moving beyond simple scares to examine human relationships under extreme duress. This work is best suited for readers who enjoy urban fantasy blended with gangster lore and ghost stories. It offers a refreshing take on gothic traditions by incorporating modern criminal elements. While it may not appeal to those seeking traditional historical horror, its focus on immediate goals and complex relationships makes it a strong choice for fans of macabre crime narratives.