Piñata

“Piñata is a slow-burning story of corruption and cosmic revenge that makes a nice alternative to same old same old scuffles with crosses and holy water.”
–Esquire

“With Piñata, Leopoldo Goût reminds us how Pre-Columbian Mexican magic is still present, and the only thing we have to do is to listen and tune into that frequency. Piñata is a magnificent novel and dances in a very original and Mexican way alongside the greats such as Stephen King or Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist.”
–Carlos Bardem, author of Badaq and Mongo Blanco

“Goût puts a unique twist on a classic possession story by incorporating Indigenous Mexican lore into the gory plot.”
–Publishers Weekly

“Piñata is a fast-paced horror story that draws on history to give it a depth and sense of scale that similar stories often lack. And by incorporating real-world violence into the plot, Goût elevates the novel into something much more than it needs to be to succeed as a possession story.”
–The Los Angeles Review of Books

“Goût succeeds in presenting a thought-provoking, violent, and immersive revenge-horror story and excels in restoring the rich history of an erased people.”
–Library Journal

“This creepy, fast-paced read brings a fresh voice to horror…. Fans of Paul Tremblay, Stephen Graham Jones, and V Castro will devour this bloody tale of vengeful spirits and the dark legacy of colonialism.”
–Booklist

LEOPOLDO GOUT is a visual artist, filmmaker, and writer who hails from Mexico City. He studied sculpture at Central St. Martins School of Art in London. His work belongs to multiple collections and has been in exhibitions all over the world. After finishing his studies, Gout’s creativity extended into writing, television, and film. He is the author of the books Ghost Radio and the award-winning Genius YA trilogy, and the recently published fable for all ages, Monarca.

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