A modern southern gothic filled with feminine rage
Libby finds salvation in a new sapphic partner, home-brewed poison, and facing a God she no longer believes in.
“Raw, compelling, and painfully honest, When the Devil hits like a punch to the gut. Between the gorgeous prose, vivid setting, and characters that jump off the page, I found this novelette impossible to put down.”
—Kelsea Yu, Shirley Jackson Award-nominated author of Bound Feet
“When the Devil packs an impressive and immersive punch within its pages. Murray wastes no time in luring readers right into a desolate, cruel world. The balance of bleakness alongside the clarity of hope is thoughtfully accomplished. I particularly loved the poetic framing with the rain imagery toward the beginning and ending of this story—beautifully done!” —Sara Tantlinger, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Devil’s Dreamland
“In When the Devil, Murray’s lips curl back to reveal fangs. With sharp and southern prose, this story of awakening beats with the bloody empowered tang of reclamation.” —Scott J. Moses, author of Our Own Unique Affliction
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