While Perdido has not yet recovered from the devastating floods, a series of strange events hinder the plans for building a dam. Meanwhile, in the Caskey family, the powerful Mary-Love continues her schemes against Elinor, her peculiar daughter-in-law. Conspiracies, unholy alliances, sacrifices—everything is allowed in the war that has erupted between the two women. The consequences of this conflict will change Perdido forever.
“Gripping, terrifying, simply enormous. McDowell must now be recognized as the most important writer of the genre in America.” - STEPHEN KING
“An unrepeatable saga with the scent of a bygone era, chilling and thrilling from the very first page.” Publishers Weekly
“McDowell set himself a humble but at the same time ambitious goal, which remains unchanged through time: to give his readers pleasure. The Blackwater epic is the ultimate serial novel.” Le Monde
“The culmination of McDowell's writing career. A brilliant achievement with generous and delightful doses of supernatural elements and gothic atmosphere.” Financial Times
“An enchanting mural of the city of Perdido, which unsettles, frightens and at the same time transports its readers.” Lire
