Green Fuse Burning

Name: Green Fuse Burning
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ISBN: 9781778092664

✍️ Tiffany Morris

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4.6

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A grief-stricken artist confronts supernatural visions in a swamp tied to her Mi'kmaq heritage.

Rita’s isolation at the cabin forces her to process her estrangement from her father and his culture. The surrounding swamp offers uncanny visions that she translates into art, blurring the line between memory and reality. Morris examines how creative work can serve as a bridge to lost connections. The novella emphasizes the physical environment of the Mi'kmaq territory and the emotional landscape of regret. Rita’s struggle is not just with external horror but with internal disconnection from her identity.

Key Themes

grief and regret M'i'kmaq culture artistic creation

Literary Context

The text draws on Mi'kmaq traditions and language, set within the specific geography of a swamp where Rita's father grew up. It reflects contemporary Indigenous experiences through the lens of horror fiction.

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Recommended For Fans Of

Silvia Moreno-Garcia · Tania James · Paul Tremblay

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Horror Fiction

🏛 Stelliform Press 📅 2023 📖 112 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781778092664

📝 Description: Green Fuse Burning

Tiffany Morris presents a debut novella that intertwines personal grief with supernatural horror. Rita, an artist disconnected from her Mi'kmaq heritage, faces intense regret after her estranged father dies. Her girlfriend Molly secures a residency at an isolated cabin in the swamp where her father grew up, forcing Rita into a confrontation with her past. The narrative follows Rita as she confronts strange sounds and unhelpful locals while channeling dark visions from the forest lake into her art. The story explores decay and rebirth through the lens of Indigenous traditions. Morris, an Elgin Award winner, uses the swamp as a catalyst for Rita to reconnect with the Mi'kmaq language and culture she had abandoned. The book contains artwork by three Indigenous artists on its covers and interior pages. This visual element complements the text's focus on the vital power of nature and ancestral memory. This novella suits readers interested in gothic fiction rooted in specific cultural contexts and those who appreciate stories about artistic creation amidst psychological turmoil. It may not appeal to readers seeking fast-paced action or those uncomfortable with themes of bodily decay and unresolved family estrangement. The narrative remains grounded in the physical reality of the cabin and the emotional weight of Rita's journey.

💎 Our verdict on Green Fuse Burning

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Horror Reads editorial team

Horror desk

Tiffany Morris delivers a haunting exploration of grief and identity through the lens of supernatural horror. The novella excels in weaving the physical decay of the swamp with Rita’s internal disconnection from her Mi'kmaq heritage. By using the environment as a mirror for regret, Morris creates a tense, atmospheric narrative where art becomes a bridge to ancestral memory. The inclusion of Indigenous artwork enhances the thematic focus on nature and culture. This book suits readers who prefer psychological depth over fast-paced action, offering a grounded yet uncanny journey through loss and reconnection.

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers seeking a poignant blend of supernatural horror and emotional introspection will find this novella compelling. It is ideal for those interested in stories where the landscape itself acts as a catalyst for healing and confrontation. The narrative appeals to individuals who appreciate the intersection of artistic creation and psychological turmoil, offering a deep dive into themes of regret, identity, and the struggle to reclaim lost cultural ties. Those drawn to gothic fiction rooted in specific cultural contexts, particularly those involving Indigenous perspectives on nature and memory, will gain a rich, atmospheric experience that prioritizes emotional resonance over action.

⭐ Reader reviews

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Reader rating

4.6

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Horror Reads editorial team

Tiffany Morris delivers a haunting exploration of grief and identity through the lens of supernatural horror. The novella excels in weaving the physical decay of the swamp with Rita’s internal disconnection from her Mi'kmaq heritage. By using the environment as a mirror for regret, Morris creates a tense, atmospheric narrative where art becomes a bridge to ancestral memory. The inclusion of Indigenous artwork enhances the thematic focus on nature and culture. This book suits readers who prefer psychological depth over fast-paced action, offering a grounded yet uncanny journey through loss and reconnection.