Humboldt Cut

In Allison Mick’s darkly humorous eco-horror debut, a Black woman returning to her childhood hometown in northern California uncovers terrifying secrets buried in her family's history and the surrounding forest. As she confronts the tragic past and supernatural threats rooted in environmental destruction, she faces a harrowing and surreal journey that explores the devastating consequences of deforestation and family trauma. Blending horror, humor, and ecological commentary, the novel offers a thought-provoking and visceral reading experience.