Scream Queen

By Jeremy Griffin

Book Overview

Spanning the varied regions of the American South, Scream Queen offers glimpses into the tumultuous lives of characters facing imminent disaster. The mother of a felon looks to a group of Tibetan monks for peace of mind. A priest whose faith has been shaken after a tragic loss is sent to investigate an alleged miracle in a backwoods Louisiana church. At an Alabama horror convention, a middle-aged actress is forced to confront the uncomfortable truth about her legacy. A punk rock musician in the early stages of dementia tries to reconnect with his estranged son after a lifetime of debauchery. The stories in this book are at once humorous and tragic, deftly navigating issues of violence, spirituality, addiction, parenthood, and mortality for a clearer understanding of how our failures ultimately shape us.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1625571526
• ISBN13: 9781625571526
• Release Date: October 2024
• Publisher: Black Lawrence Press
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.3"