Gilded Needles is a historical fiction novel. It is authored by Michael McDowell. He was a very talented and versatile writer, especially of horror fiction novels. He received excellent reviews for his literary work both b his followers and critics. If you want to have something special from the horror fiction genre then The Elementals will make a very good read. Another book of the author that you could add to your reading list with full confidence is Wicked Stepmother.
The audio narration of the book is done by R. C. Bray. He makes the best choice for narrating such novels. The voices used by Bray were distinct for all the characters and that made it an easy and enjoyable listen.
Black Triangle was regarded as the depraved district of the opium dens of New York City. It was also a place known for having drunker sailors. Gambling casinos and the back-room abortions. Black Lena Shanks was the queen of that revolting neighborhood. Her family was known for having a ring of many female criminals. Those women were experienced in the art of cruelty.
Jude James Stallworth was living just a few blocks away, amid the reputations and the mansions of Washington Square and Gramercy Park. In the urge of crushing the evil empire of Lena, the judge sentenced death to three of her family members. She then only had revenge in her mind.
Then, all of the Stallworths on a Sunday received invitations for their funerals. Will they be protected from the vengeance of Lena?
Gilded Needles is a terrifying and riveting story. The author is one of the finest in the genre that America has ever seen or produced.
