Author Tamika Thompson ("Unshod, Cackling, and Naked," "Salamander Justice") returns to talk to Scotty about her new novel "The Curse of Hester Gardens" (March 31, Erewhon Books). They discuss the intersection of grief and the ghost story, urban landscapes and the Gothic, the horror of economic oppression, looking for meaning in signs, influences from "The Wire" to "Candyman," the pervasive tragedy of American gun violence, and more.

They also take a few minutes at the end of the episode to talk about the 2023 Argentinian horror film "When Evil Lurks," directed by Demián Rugna.

WARNING: There some moderate spoilers for "When Evil Lurks."

You can find Tamika online at https://www.tamikathompson.com

You can get your copy of "The Curse of Hester Gardens" at https://www.kensingtonbooks.com/9781645663195/the-curse-of-hester-gardens/

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Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. The next episode will be LIVE on Monday, April 20, at 7 p.m. EST, and will feature author (and fellow friend-of-the-pod) Gwendolyn Kiste! Follow the Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/734287569466413/

You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838

Episode ID: 1000762072278

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Release Date: 17/04/2026, 23:24:37