Northern Gothic

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Set against the backdrop of Manhattan's Chelsea district, this novel intertwines the lives of William, an Irish immigrant dodging the Civil War, and Ahmadi, a gay man from the South seeking his place in New York. As William becomes embroiled in the violent draft riots, Ahmadi experiences a supernatural pull to the past, linking their destinies in a powerful exploration of race, identity, and the impact of historical events on personal lives.