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Mojo Hand Blues

✍️ Troy Dilport
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A monster and an ex-detective investigate murders in rainy Monroe, Washington.

Hettie Reed balances two lives in Monroe, Washington. By day she trains with Baba Yaga. At night she becomes a flesh-eating creature. Her friend Henry acts as the Hand to Night. They take on the case of a murdered farm couple. The investigation reveals hidden dangers and chaotic family secrets. Dilport weaves together elements of witchcraft and detective fiction. The plot moves from personal struggle to a larger conflict involving powerful forces. This sequel continues the story established in Graveyard Blues. It offers a gritty look at life on the edges of society.

Key Themes
supernatural investigation monstrous transformation family chaos
Literary Context

The narrative is set in Monroe, Washington, a rainy city in the United States. It draws on folklore traditions involving witches like Baba Yaga and entities such as Night. The story blends urban fantasy with gothic horror elements, reflecting a modern take on classic supernatural themes within an American context.

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Recommended For Fans Of
Anne Rice · Neil Gaiman · Catherynne M. Valente · The Dresden Files series
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Horror Fiction
🏛 Createspace Independent Publishing Platform 📅 2014 📖 290 pages 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781497334991

📝 Description: Mojo Hand Blues

Troy Dilport writes a supernatural thriller centered on Hettie Reed, who lives in Monroe, Washington. She transforms into a flesh-eating monster each night while training with the witch Baba Yaga during the day. Her companion Henry is an elderly ex-detective who becomes the Hand to Night, a powerful entity. The duo investigates the strange murder of a farm couple, which disrupts Hettie’s fragile family life. Dilport structures the narrative around their struggle to uncover the truth behind these killings while facing a dangerous game with bloody war at stake. This volume serves as the second entry in the Night Blues series, following Graveyard Blues. Readers who enjoy gothic fiction and urban fantasy will appreciate this blend of detective work and supernatural horror. The story draws on traditions of witchcraft and monstrous transformation within a rainy American setting. Those seeking lighthearted romance or pure police procedurals without magical elements may find the tone too dark. Dilport qualifies as a creator of complex character dynamics in the horror genre. The book suits fans of atmospheric tales where family bonds are tested by supernatural forces. It does not appeal to readers who prefer straightforward mystery plots devoid of mythical beings.

💎 Our verdict on Mojo Hand Blues

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Dilport constructs a compelling supernatural thriller centered on Hettie Reed, an ex-detective’s companion who balances daily witchcraft training with nocturnal flesh-eating transformation. The narrative effectively merges gothic horror with detective fiction, creating a tense atmosphere in rainy Monroe, Washington. By introducing Henry as the Hand to Night, the author adds layers of mythic power to the investigation of a farm couple’s murder. The story succeeds in its gritty portrayal of societal margins and chaotic family secrets. It is best suited for readers who appreciate complex character dynamics and atmospheric tales where supernatural forces deeply impact personal relationships, rather than those seeking lighthearted romance or pure procedural mystery.
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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who enjoy the intersection of gothic fiction and urban fantasy will find this book particularly rewarding for its unique blend of detective work and supernatural horror. It appeals to those seeking a gritty look at life on the edges of society, where family bonds are tested by monstrous forces. Fans of atmospheric tales that weave together witchcraft traditions with modern psychological struggle will appreciate the complex character dynamics. The narrative offers a compelling journey from personal conflict to larger cosmic dangers, satisfying audiences who prefer dark, mythical mysteries over straightforward police procedurals devoid of magical elements.

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Dilport constructs a compelling supernatural thriller centered on Hettie Reed, an ex-detective’s companion who balances daily witchcraft training with nocturnal flesh-eating transformation. The narrative effectively merges gothic horror with detective fiction, creating a tense atmosphere in rainy Monroe, Washington. By introducing Henry as the Hand to Night, the author adds layers of mythic power to the investigation of a farm couple’s murder. The story succeeds in its gritty portrayal of societal margins and chaotic family secrets. It is best suited for readers who appreciate complex character dynamics and atmospheric tales where supernatural forces deeply impact personal relationships, rather than those seeking lighthearted romance or pure procedural mystery.

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