Black River Orchard

"In this unsettling, parable-like novel, a community’s obsession with a mysterious new fruit grown from only seven trees soon turns sour—and forces them to face up to their hometown’s dark history. It is, promises the Los Angeles Review of Books , “at once a commentary on contemporary culture and a timeless and wholly American horror novel that will appeal to longtime genre aficionados and newcomers alike.” Browse all our year-end lists highlighting the best books of 2024 here"