Black Flame

In the 1980s, Ellen, a deeply closeted lesbian, spends her days in solitude, meticulously restoring films at a failing archive in New York City. Her world is turned upside down when a group of German academics present her with a print of an infamous exploitation film believed to have been destroyed during the Holocaust. As she delves deeper into the restoration process, Ellen finds herself forced to confront her own repressed sexuality, becoming increasingly obsessed with the film's depictions of occult practices and queer debauchery.

Convinced that the depraved acts portrayed on the screen are not mere fiction, but a chilling reality, Ellen's fixation on the film spirals into a deadly obsession. The more she works on the restoration, the more she becomes convinced that these dark and unsettling events are happening to her, precipitating her own undoing.

This harrowing tale, Black Flame, is the latest work from acclaimed author Gretchen Felker-Martin, whose previous novel, Manhunt, has captivated readers. Felker-Martin's skillful storytelling and her ability to delve into the complexities of the human psyche have once again come to the fore, crafting a gripping narrative that explores the consequences of repressed desires and the power of the supernatural.

Readers familiar with Felker-Martin's writing will find themselves drawn into the atmospheric and unsettling world of Black Flame, where the lines between reality and fiction blur, and the protagonist's descent into madness becomes a haunting reflection of the darkness that lurks within.

For those seeking a thrilling and thought-provoking read, Black Flame promises to be a captivating addition to Felker-Martin's growing body of work. Fans of the author's previous novels, Manhunt and Cuckoo, will undoubtedly be eager to delve into this latest offering, which promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.

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