American Ghoul

In her entertaining debut, American Ghoul, Michelle McGill-Vargas blends horror and social commentary with a touch of buddy comedy to create a fresh take on the vampire genre. Set in post-Civil War Georgia, the story follows Lavinia, a recently freed slave, and her enigmatic mistress, Simone, who has just risen from the dead. As they embark on a journey northward, Lavinia grapples with her new friendship and the moral dilemmas it presents, questioning her freedom amidst a backdrop of mounting chaos and dark secrets. As the pair face challenges in a small Indiana town, their bond is tested, raising profound questions about loyalty, identity, and what it truly means to be free.