The Specimen

by Jaima Fixsen

Published October 15, 2024 by Poisoned Pen Press

A beautiful example of a slow-paced but thrilling Gothic novel and I don’t like slow OR gothic! As a mother, I often think about the lengths I would go to for my kids (because anxiety) and this is a perfect portrayal of a mother’s love set in a gruesome and spooky setting filled with interesting characters and historical tidbits. Such a great read and a beautiful cover!