Hooray! My murder book is out in the UK today, and I’m so very, very thrilled about the reception.
Here’s a couple of lovely quotes:
Based on a true story, with dark humour throughout, you will be hooked
Prima
Extraordinary. Bruce does a marvellous job of reimagining this real-life murderer, without excusing her crimes
The Times
A little while back, I did an interview with the Indianapolis Star about
IN THE GARDEN OF SPITE, and they turned it into a glorious article about Belle and the book.
Since the real Belle Gunness lived — and murdered — in Indiana, it definitely felt like closing a circle.
Here is a quote:
Bruce’s novel does much more than merely set what’s already known about Gunness’ atrocities to a fictional tune. Instead, she imagines how Gunness — a rare female serial killer — might have justified her endeavor. The character is a potent combination of cold sociopath, unfailing pragmatist and unhealed victim.
This creepy beauty — the US paperback — is out in the world today!
You can buy it from here.
The book was discussed on episode #271 of the podcast.
You can listen to it here.
This beautiful edition of ME DEJASTE ENTRAR (aka. YOU LET ME IN) is out in Spain today!
This pretty, blue bird is one year old today!!!
It’s been quite a ride — truly life changing, and deeply healing on a personal level. I’m beyond thrilled that Cassie and Pepper-Man are still going strong and picking up new readers.
“Smart, creepy . . . glittering and menacing . . . deliciously terrifying.”
Laird Hunt, Guardian
“This beguiling and unsettling debut had me hooked from the first page . . . a unique, strange and defiant folk horror story which lingers long in the memory.”
Daily Express
And it looks amazing!
Pepper-Man (the German edition of YOU LET ME IN), just won ‘Book of the Year 2020’, courtesy of the good people at Phantastik-Couch.de.
The jury said:
With her debut, Camilla Bruce presents a gripping genre mix of horror, thriller and drama. The fairies, more in fairy tales, are dusted off and drawn into the supposed reality in a dangerously grotesque way. An ambiguous horror tale that stays in people’s heads for a long time thanks to its clever narrative.
“In the Garden of Spite is a chilling, pitch-perfect novel that should finally make Belle Gunness a household name. A superb and unforgettable read.”
Deanna Raybourn, New York Times bestselling author of A Murderous Relation
My ‘audacious novel of feminine rage’ has arrived in the world, and I just couldn’t be more happy!
Available everywhere for US readers — the rest of us have to order it online.
The UK edition of IN THE GARDEN OF SPITE has landed with a glorious cover and a wicked new title!
TRIFLERS NEED NOT APPLY will be published by Michael Joseph on August 5 2021.
