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Cursed Plantation
Being trapped in the unfamiliar territory of Louisiana and forced into slavery is just the beginning of the horrific and degrading experiences young Giselle Morcheaux has to endure at the hands of her sadistic slave master, John Weatherford. His cruelty and merciless treatment of Giselle and the others on his plantation Cottonwood only serves to betray his mask of genteel Southern hospitality. His continued acts of wanton depravity inflicted upon Giselle reach the point where he unwittingly unleashes an evil and malevolent force beyond John’s comprehension that is hell-bent on destruction, retribution, and revenge.
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208 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 3, 2019
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August 3, 2019
Good read!
This story was very good, and I couldn't put it down! Finished it in one sitting. There were many grammatical errors, and bad sentence structure, but I still understood what the author was trying to say. Lots of sexual violence, which I'm Not a fan of, but understood why it was there. Story still left me with questions.
This story was very good, and I couldn't put it down! Finished it in one sitting. There were many grammatical errors, and bad sentence structure, but I still understood what the author was trying to say. Lots of sexual violence, which I'm Not a fan of, but understood why it was there. Story still left me with questions.
August 1, 2021
This novel punches you right in the feels!! I was horrified, heartbroken and found myself cheering all within a few pages of one another. A novel that perfectly blends history, supernatural elements and a strong sense of foreboding. You will NOT be disappointed! This is a revenge tale that holds you hostage until the very last line of the very last page. Everything felt so real, so tangible and the characters were immaculately fleshed out.
Poetic justice at its finest. 5 absolutely perfect stars! I’m anxiously awaiting book 2!!
Pick up this book and keep an eye on the name DE Grant!! This man is going to do big things in the horror community and he’s just getting started!!!
Trigger warnings: Rape, slavery and language
Poetic justice at its finest. 5 absolutely perfect stars! I’m anxiously awaiting book 2!!
Pick up this book and keep an eye on the name DE Grant!! This man is going to do big things in the horror community and he’s just getting started!!!
Trigger warnings: Rape, slavery and language
November 12, 2021
I really enjoyed this story. Although it is a bit of a slow burn, it still keeps you turning those pages expectantly!!
It made me so angry, and so sad, shocked and horrified.
The main character is a nasty character, but good things come to those who wait right? A great tale of very much deserved karma!!
It made me so angry, and so sad, shocked and horrified.
The main character is a nasty character, but good things come to those who wait right? A great tale of very much deserved karma!!
July 20, 2021
This book takes a while to get to the horror but the story keeps you wanting to read more.
December 2, 2019
This book takes an all too realistic account of a young woman not only forced to endure life as a slave, but the depraved acts of the evil man who presides over her, and then gives her a grisly paranormal revenge. That mixture of true horror with fictional horror definitely makes this a top for fans of the grotesque, but I warn that the entire story is brutal from beginning to end. Fantastically written all around! I look forward to more from the author!
July 30, 2021
Profound and Heartbreaking
Cursed Plantation by D.E. Grant is a novel I will not soon forget. My heart and soul was vested in this read, and I had to set it aside from time to time due to the heartbreaking nature. However, the latter half of the book would change that fact, and I sped through it much more quickly. I was completely caught off guard by how powerful, painful, and profound this novel was.
I can honestly say D.E. is a extremely talented, articulate, and well versed author. I absolutely expect to see fantastic things happen in regards to Grant’s work. I cannot express enough how enamored I was with the story, the characters, and his writing style was superb.
Cursed Plantation is a heart wrenching tale following the main protagonist Giselle who happens upon The Weatherford’s plantation after her mother Therese and father Henri have a run of ill fate. Cottonwood seems to be an alright estate, but Henri really wants to depart as soon as possible. When John Weatherford gets the better of Henri events take a turn for the worst.
Giselle ends up being forced to stay on the plantation, and the faux kindness of John is lifted rather quickly. After John puts his family in a precarious position he becomes even more cruel and evil towards Giselle. Trying to cover up your sins and wrongdoings will only allow them to surface bearing an evil visage. Will Giselle and her family escape the tyranny of The Weatherford’s? Will John grow a heart? Or is the land indeed beyond salvation?
I know my review is somewhat cryptic, but I do not want to give away much detail. This is by far a must read out of the books I have completed this year! Grant executes this story flawlessly by design, and I am very excited to see what he has in store for the future. This book will leave you shaken, hurt, and satisfied in a way. For those who have major issues pertaining rape, slavery, and the use of degrading N words be prepared. This is a time piece and takes place as such. Everything incorporated by Grant is expertly utilized to propel the story forward. There is reason. It is NOT for shock value. You could even say it is a supernatural horror/drama.
Overall, I absolutely have to give Cursed Plantation by D.E. Grant five pristine stars out of five stars! I cannot stress enough how impactful this novel was, and that it will leave you holding your breath. The characters feel so alive, you grow attached, you hurt when they do, and you despise the evil. My only wish is to see what Grant will release next. I will be waiting patiently. However, tonight at 7 PM EST I will be contacting an interview/group Q&A with D.E. Grant via Facebook live. It will be open to the public, and if you miss it you can catch it later. Don’t miss it! It is going to be very interesting. Until next time, my friends.
Written by Andy C. on 07/30/2021
Cursed Plantation by D.E. Grant is a novel I will not soon forget. My heart and soul was vested in this read, and I had to set it aside from time to time due to the heartbreaking nature. However, the latter half of the book would change that fact, and I sped through it much more quickly. I was completely caught off guard by how powerful, painful, and profound this novel was.
I can honestly say D.E. is a extremely talented, articulate, and well versed author. I absolutely expect to see fantastic things happen in regards to Grant’s work. I cannot express enough how enamored I was with the story, the characters, and his writing style was superb.
Cursed Plantation is a heart wrenching tale following the main protagonist Giselle who happens upon The Weatherford’s plantation after her mother Therese and father Henri have a run of ill fate. Cottonwood seems to be an alright estate, but Henri really wants to depart as soon as possible. When John Weatherford gets the better of Henri events take a turn for the worst.
Giselle ends up being forced to stay on the plantation, and the faux kindness of John is lifted rather quickly. After John puts his family in a precarious position he becomes even more cruel and evil towards Giselle. Trying to cover up your sins and wrongdoings will only allow them to surface bearing an evil visage. Will Giselle and her family escape the tyranny of The Weatherford’s? Will John grow a heart? Or is the land indeed beyond salvation?
I know my review is somewhat cryptic, but I do not want to give away much detail. This is by far a must read out of the books I have completed this year! Grant executes this story flawlessly by design, and I am very excited to see what he has in store for the future. This book will leave you shaken, hurt, and satisfied in a way. For those who have major issues pertaining rape, slavery, and the use of degrading N words be prepared. This is a time piece and takes place as such. Everything incorporated by Grant is expertly utilized to propel the story forward. There is reason. It is NOT for shock value. You could even say it is a supernatural horror/drama.
Overall, I absolutely have to give Cursed Plantation by D.E. Grant five pristine stars out of five stars! I cannot stress enough how impactful this novel was, and that it will leave you holding your breath. The characters feel so alive, you grow attached, you hurt when they do, and you despise the evil. My only wish is to see what Grant will release next. I will be waiting patiently. However, tonight at 7 PM EST I will be contacting an interview/group Q&A with D.E. Grant via Facebook live. It will be open to the public, and if you miss it you can catch it later. Don’t miss it! It is going to be very interesting. Until next time, my friends.
Written by Andy C. on 07/30/2021
May 13, 2021
Very dark! Just as horror should be !
This was a really great horror read! Detailed, believable characters with a great storyline and very satisfying ending! i loved it!
This was a really great horror read! Detailed, believable characters with a great storyline and very satisfying ending! i loved it!
November 21, 2019
I couldn’t put this book. It was great. Darnell keep up the good work. I can’t wait for the next one to come out.
March 9, 2022
Read this last year and oh man! This is how you do a slow burn, intense, horror story. Can’t wait to read in trilogy!
November 7, 2021
Cursed Plantation Review by Nat Whiston
Written by D E Grant
Published on Godless Horrors
So this book, where to start. We follow a young woman named Giselle, who is renamed Sadie by her master. John. Who is the biggest misogynistic, racist arsehole ever. This poor slave girl is forced to endure vicious abuse at his hands, from sadistic sexual abuse to mental torture. Giselle constantly takes refuge in the memories of her previous life in Port-au-Prince to remove her mind from the sufferings her fragile sixteen-year-old body must endure.
The only other person she gets on with is a maid named Daisy. Who is the sweetest little old lady but also the only other character I like aside from Giselle.
The author shows various well-structured flashbacks throughout Giselle's story of how things used to be for her. Before she left her homeland, her mother put protection on Giselle protecting her virtue from being stolen after Giselle was almost attacked in her homeland, Haiti.
Throughout the story, you learn how her mother died in the shipwreck and how her father, Henri met John and the Weatherford family on the Cloverwood plantation. And, of course, the reason this poor girl ended up here instead of returning home with her father. I highly doubt her father left her. I'm more inclined to believe he stood up to John and is buried somewhere in the tobacco fields.
Then the author throws another shocking twist into the storyline with Giselle’s pregnancy. Pregnant with her tormentor's baby. I kind of expected it but then for his wife Maureen to also get pregnant at the same time adds more insult to injury. Just as Giselle finally comes to terms with being a mother, John again demands what he believes is his.
I have to admit the courage shown when she stands up to him finally fills me with a sense of dread. I know this jackass now, and by fighting back, I know a more violent punishment is in store for her. However, his wife Maureen finally does some investigating and discovers everything. Including who the father of Giselle's child is. You have no idea how angry and frustrated I was with Maureen. Instead of leaving him, She stays with him on the condition he gets rid of Giselle to avoid the baby’s true parentage being revealed. I mean, what kind of person is so messed up they would rather kill a woman than lose social standing?
John takes this as ‘tie her to a fucking tree and do a public burning,’ saying some bullshit about her being evil. No one bats an eye when a young black girl is murdered. But all hell breaks loose when something happens to John’s boys.
Giselle’s baby is taken in by the other slaves and promised protection by Maureen so that she can rub her husband's mistake in his face. But It doesn't stop him from being up to old tricks five years later, though when he breaks in and attacks another black girl called Mary. Also, taking her virginity and when caught by William, his son, even encourages him to debase her more by assaulting her.
After everything Giselle had been put through, I wanted a more sinister and messed up death for John. I wanted to see that place burnt to the ground because even after losing his sons, he still had his ‘little kingdom’ intact. The demon itself was brilliantly described and set the scene excellently well from the get-go. The succubus style possession is a great concept, and I loved the torment scene. That being said, I still had many questions, like Daisy's involvement after Giselle’s death is less and less, and I wanted to see more of her reaction to the family falling apart. I also want to see what happens to Giselle's child, as it would have been interesting to see how she is treated now she lives with the black slaves. I wanted to see how they interacted with her as a mixed-race child and illegitimate daughter of the master. I would have loved for John to realise at the end that Giselle was the reason for his downfall.
I'd love to see a continuation to at least find out if the land remains cursed now Giselle's tormentor is dead. To me, I believe the wife was just as much an enabler to her husband's actions. Knowing what that poor girl went through, yet she still thought only of her social standing, made me sick to my stomach. To think that people would treat other humans no better than cattle infuriated me. It's also partially the reason I have such a strong black female character in my novel. The first part of the story pulls together with pace and emotion. I was making the scene of Giselle's demise even more heartbreaking. I only felt like, towards the middle, it slightly drags but then picks up speed and bloody violence that throws you back into the plot head first. The story itself was incredibly horrifying and intense. A shocking look at the world and how Black Slaves were treated. You'll want to look away, but it will force you to open your eyes to the truth of horror based on past events. But also, you'll be sitting through the whole novel, dying for Giselle to get her revenge.
truehorror #slavery #plantation #darksideofhumannature #revenge
Written by D E Grant
Published on Godless Horrors
So this book, where to start. We follow a young woman named Giselle, who is renamed Sadie by her master. John. Who is the biggest misogynistic, racist arsehole ever. This poor slave girl is forced to endure vicious abuse at his hands, from sadistic sexual abuse to mental torture. Giselle constantly takes refuge in the memories of her previous life in Port-au-Prince to remove her mind from the sufferings her fragile sixteen-year-old body must endure.
The only other person she gets on with is a maid named Daisy. Who is the sweetest little old lady but also the only other character I like aside from Giselle.
The author shows various well-structured flashbacks throughout Giselle's story of how things used to be for her. Before she left her homeland, her mother put protection on Giselle protecting her virtue from being stolen after Giselle was almost attacked in her homeland, Haiti.
Throughout the story, you learn how her mother died in the shipwreck and how her father, Henri met John and the Weatherford family on the Cloverwood plantation. And, of course, the reason this poor girl ended up here instead of returning home with her father. I highly doubt her father left her. I'm more inclined to believe he stood up to John and is buried somewhere in the tobacco fields.
Then the author throws another shocking twist into the storyline with Giselle’s pregnancy. Pregnant with her tormentor's baby. I kind of expected it but then for his wife Maureen to also get pregnant at the same time adds more insult to injury. Just as Giselle finally comes to terms with being a mother, John again demands what he believes is his.
I have to admit the courage shown when she stands up to him finally fills me with a sense of dread. I know this jackass now, and by fighting back, I know a more violent punishment is in store for her. However, his wife Maureen finally does some investigating and discovers everything. Including who the father of Giselle's child is. You have no idea how angry and frustrated I was with Maureen. Instead of leaving him, She stays with him on the condition he gets rid of Giselle to avoid the baby’s true parentage being revealed. I mean, what kind of person is so messed up they would rather kill a woman than lose social standing?
John takes this as ‘tie her to a fucking tree and do a public burning,’ saying some bullshit about her being evil. No one bats an eye when a young black girl is murdered. But all hell breaks loose when something happens to John’s boys.
Giselle’s baby is taken in by the other slaves and promised protection by Maureen so that she can rub her husband's mistake in his face. But It doesn't stop him from being up to old tricks five years later, though when he breaks in and attacks another black girl called Mary. Also, taking her virginity and when caught by William, his son, even encourages him to debase her more by assaulting her.
After everything Giselle had been put through, I wanted a more sinister and messed up death for John. I wanted to see that place burnt to the ground because even after losing his sons, he still had his ‘little kingdom’ intact. The demon itself was brilliantly described and set the scene excellently well from the get-go. The succubus style possession is a great concept, and I loved the torment scene. That being said, I still had many questions, like Daisy's involvement after Giselle’s death is less and less, and I wanted to see more of her reaction to the family falling apart. I also want to see what happens to Giselle's child, as it would have been interesting to see how she is treated now she lives with the black slaves. I wanted to see how they interacted with her as a mixed-race child and illegitimate daughter of the master. I would have loved for John to realise at the end that Giselle was the reason for his downfall.
I'd love to see a continuation to at least find out if the land remains cursed now Giselle's tormentor is dead. To me, I believe the wife was just as much an enabler to her husband's actions. Knowing what that poor girl went through, yet she still thought only of her social standing, made me sick to my stomach. To think that people would treat other humans no better than cattle infuriated me. It's also partially the reason I have such a strong black female character in my novel. The first part of the story pulls together with pace and emotion. I was making the scene of Giselle's demise even more heartbreaking. I only felt like, towards the middle, it slightly drags but then picks up speed and bloody violence that throws you back into the plot head first. The story itself was incredibly horrifying and intense. A shocking look at the world and how Black Slaves were treated. You'll want to look away, but it will force you to open your eyes to the truth of horror based on past events. But also, you'll be sitting through the whole novel, dying for Giselle to get her revenge.
truehorror #slavery #plantation #darksideofhumannature #revenge
November 19, 2021
Book Review
Basic Details:
Book Title: Cursed Plantation
Subtitle:
Author: D.E. Grant
Genre: Mystery/Paranormal/Thriller
Part of a series?
Order in series:
Best read after earlier books in series?
Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
Overall score:
I scored this book 4/5
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Short Summary of the book:
When Giselle makes a trip with her parents and ends up in a storm, she doesn’t expect this series of events. Shipwrecked in Louisiana, her mother drowned and now alone with her dad, they look for help and get something completely different. Giselle gets exposed to the horrors of slavery and rape.
What I liked about the book:
The book is action-packed, full of suspense and horror.
What I didn’t like about the book:
I enjoyed the entire book.
My favourite bits in the book:
How Giselle never gives up.
My least favourite bits in the book:
The book was enjoyable in its entirety.
Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?
This is the first book I’ve read by this author. I understand he has written more books.
What books could this be compared to and why?
I’ve not read any books like this before. The scenes are quite descriptive at times and the trigger warning issued by the author should be kept in mind.
Recommendation:
In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:
Children No
Young Adult Probably not
Adult Yes
If you like horror and don’t shy away from slavery and rape scenes, this book may be the book for you.
I’m certainly looking forward to reading more by this author.
Book Description by Author:
Being trapped in the unfamiliar territory of Louisiana and forced into slavery is just the beginning of the horrific and degrading experiences young Giselle Morcheaux has to endure at the hands of her sadistic slave master, John Weatherford. His cruelty and merciless treatment of Giselle and the others on his plantation Cottonwood only serves to betray his mask of genteel Southern hospitality. His continued acts of wanton depravity inflicted upon Giselle reach the point where he unwittingly unleashes an evil and malevolent force beyond John’s comprehension that is hell-bent on destruction, retribution, and revenge.
About the Author:
Basic Details:
Book Title: Cursed Plantation
Subtitle:
Author: D.E. Grant
Genre: Mystery/Paranormal/Thriller
Part of a series?
Order in series:
Best read after earlier books in series?
Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
Overall score:
I scored this book 4/5
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Short Summary of the book:
When Giselle makes a trip with her parents and ends up in a storm, she doesn’t expect this series of events. Shipwrecked in Louisiana, her mother drowned and now alone with her dad, they look for help and get something completely different. Giselle gets exposed to the horrors of slavery and rape.
What I liked about the book:
The book is action-packed, full of suspense and horror.
What I didn’t like about the book:
I enjoyed the entire book.
My favourite bits in the book:
How Giselle never gives up.
My least favourite bits in the book:
The book was enjoyable in its entirety.
Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?
This is the first book I’ve read by this author. I understand he has written more books.
What books could this be compared to and why?
I’ve not read any books like this before. The scenes are quite descriptive at times and the trigger warning issued by the author should be kept in mind.
Recommendation:
In summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:
Children No
Young Adult Probably not
Adult Yes
If you like horror and don’t shy away from slavery and rape scenes, this book may be the book for you.
I’m certainly looking forward to reading more by this author.
Book Description by Author:
Being trapped in the unfamiliar territory of Louisiana and forced into slavery is just the beginning of the horrific and degrading experiences young Giselle Morcheaux has to endure at the hands of her sadistic slave master, John Weatherford. His cruelty and merciless treatment of Giselle and the others on his plantation Cottonwood only serves to betray his mask of genteel Southern hospitality. His continued acts of wanton depravity inflicted upon Giselle reach the point where he unwittingly unleashes an evil and malevolent force beyond John’s comprehension that is hell-bent on destruction, retribution, and revenge.
About the Author:
July 24, 2025
John is a sick man in an even more depraved world. He forces a young woman into slavery and SAs her until she has his child. What unfolds after that is a tale of torture, murder, and revenge. And the revenge is glorious here.
I don’t need to educate you on slavery. We all know what happened and what slave masters did to young women. D.E. Grant doesn’t spare any details. The scenes of abuse are hard to read, but it’s important we understand history to never repeat it.
But this is the revenge story I wish happened in real life. One where this young woman tore the entire family up. I won’t give away any details, but let’s just say the second half of the book was far more enjoyable than the first.
Even though I did enjoy this book, I gave it three stars for a reason. The writing was fine; Grant offered a satisfying amount of gore while also ensuring the reader is empathetic to Giselle. But the reason I gave it a lesser reading was the formatting. The text was only separated into big, blocky paragraphs, with no line breaks for dialogue. I kept having to re-read sections because I had no idea who was saying what. And since I was reading this on my phone, it bothered my eyes, which is why it took me so long to finish it.
Other reviewers complained about the grammar. Other than a couple of errors, the grammar was fine. The French parts were a different story; grammatically incorrect, no accent marks, etc. but I’m sure only those who speak/have learned French would notice.
Overall, this is the splatterpunk I wish was out there more. I see the same authors and books in the genre all the time. I really enjoyed this one from Grant and I hope it gets the recognition it deserves. I love the historical aspect; highlighting slavery, racism, and SA as issues and not for “shock value”; and how the revenge was so satisfying. As long as future books are formatted better, I will absolutely read more of Grant’s work.
I don’t need to educate you on slavery. We all know what happened and what slave masters did to young women. D.E. Grant doesn’t spare any details. The scenes of abuse are hard to read, but it’s important we understand history to never repeat it.
But this is the revenge story I wish happened in real life. One where this young woman tore the entire family up. I won’t give away any details, but let’s just say the second half of the book was far more enjoyable than the first.
Even though I did enjoy this book, I gave it three stars for a reason. The writing was fine; Grant offered a satisfying amount of gore while also ensuring the reader is empathetic to Giselle. But the reason I gave it a lesser reading was the formatting. The text was only separated into big, blocky paragraphs, with no line breaks for dialogue. I kept having to re-read sections because I had no idea who was saying what. And since I was reading this on my phone, it bothered my eyes, which is why it took me so long to finish it.
Other reviewers complained about the grammar. Other than a couple of errors, the grammar was fine. The French parts were a different story; grammatically incorrect, no accent marks, etc. but I’m sure only those who speak/have learned French would notice.
Overall, this is the splatterpunk I wish was out there more. I see the same authors and books in the genre all the time. I really enjoyed this one from Grant and I hope it gets the recognition it deserves. I love the historical aspect; highlighting slavery, racism, and SA as issues and not for “shock value”; and how the revenge was so satisfying. As long as future books are formatted better, I will absolutely read more of Grant’s work.
June 4, 2023
Cursed Plantation by D.E. Grant, is a gripping tale set in the Antebellum South when slavery was rampant. The story follows the atrocities committed by a ruthless plantation owner named John Weatherford and the cruel treatment inflicted upon a young slave girl, Giselle Morcheaux. As the story unfolds, we see Weatherford's true nature exposed, including his extramarital affairs and his despicable treatment of those under his control. What's particularly striking is how his wife reacts to the revelation of his infidelity; rather than being outraged at his mistreatment of Giselle, she's more upset that he's seeking out a girl of the slave class. This powerful story sheds light on the horrors of slavery and the corruption and cruelty that too often go unchecked in positions of power.
In Cursed Plantation, D.E. Grant skillfully blends supernatural elements with the harsh realities of slavery and its cruelty. The author's ability to create a haunting atmosphere, such as John Weatherford's experiences of hearing voices and oozing pus from his skin, adds a unique touch to the novel. However, this is not just a tale of supernatural horror, as the book delves into the atrocities of slavery, including the sadistic cruelty inflicted upon slave girl Giselle Morcheaux. It's important to note that the book can be triggering and emotionally jarring, particularly for readers of color.
The author's unflinching portrayal of historical slavery is a reminder that we must confront our history, no matter how uncomfortable it may be. In the face of those who want to ban classes that discuss critical race theory, the book is a powerful reminder of the violent and traumatic foundations upon which this country was built. But despite its heavy subject matter, the book is a testament to Grant's storytelling ability, as he seamlessly weaves reality into a work of fiction. So, before you pick up this book, be prepared to face some harsh truths and delve into the world that Grant has created. It is well worth the read.
In Cursed Plantation, D.E. Grant skillfully blends supernatural elements with the harsh realities of slavery and its cruelty. The author's ability to create a haunting atmosphere, such as John Weatherford's experiences of hearing voices and oozing pus from his skin, adds a unique touch to the novel. However, this is not just a tale of supernatural horror, as the book delves into the atrocities of slavery, including the sadistic cruelty inflicted upon slave girl Giselle Morcheaux. It's important to note that the book can be triggering and emotionally jarring, particularly for readers of color.
The author's unflinching portrayal of historical slavery is a reminder that we must confront our history, no matter how uncomfortable it may be. In the face of those who want to ban classes that discuss critical race theory, the book is a powerful reminder of the violent and traumatic foundations upon which this country was built. But despite its heavy subject matter, the book is a testament to Grant's storytelling ability, as he seamlessly weaves reality into a work of fiction. So, before you pick up this book, be prepared to face some harsh truths and delve into the world that Grant has created. It is well worth the read.
August 22, 2021
Just incredible!!!
I kept seeing this book advertised on Facebook and then watched a Q&A with the author and thought “what the hell sounds like a good book.” That my friends was a serious understatement!!! This book is amazing!! The writing is superb and the story plot is jus wow!
The story follows a slave girl Sadie who lives in a plantation and works in the kitchen. The master of the plantation John likes to get drunk at night and take her for his own against her will. That is all I’m going to say about that but when you steal innocence you have to pay! And wow does John pay!
The way this is written it’s like you are there watching every despicable act unfold. You truly hate some of the characters with every being of your soul and feel no pity for what happens to them.
I 100% recommended this book. One of the best books I have read this year so far. I guess there is going to be a trilogy and can’t wait to see how it plays out!!
Check this book out absolutely incredible!!!!
I kept seeing this book advertised on Facebook and then watched a Q&A with the author and thought “what the hell sounds like a good book.” That my friends was a serious understatement!!! This book is amazing!! The writing is superb and the story plot is jus wow!
The story follows a slave girl Sadie who lives in a plantation and works in the kitchen. The master of the plantation John likes to get drunk at night and take her for his own against her will. That is all I’m going to say about that but when you steal innocence you have to pay! And wow does John pay!
The way this is written it’s like you are there watching every despicable act unfold. You truly hate some of the characters with every being of your soul and feel no pity for what happens to them.
I 100% recommended this book. One of the best books I have read this year so far. I guess there is going to be a trilogy and can’t wait to see how it plays out!!
Check this book out absolutely incredible!!!!
June 4, 2023
A gripping tale of family secrets, facades and delicious plot twists.
D.E. Grant's Cursed Legacy, takes us into the modern world where Detective Terry Hawkins is investigating a series of brutal murders that ultimately lead him to a dark and disturbing world that he never could have imagined. What's interesting about this book is how it connects to Grant's previous work, Cursed Plantation, where the Weatherfords, a historically wealthy slave-owning family, were introduced. In Cursed Legacy, we learn that the murder victim is a Weatherford descendent who had changed his name. The modern-day Weatherfords are extremely affluent and active in charity work, but as Hawkins delves deeper into his investigation, he finds that there are dark secrets hidden beneath their seemingly perfect façade. As the plot thickens, Hawkins discovers the connection between the murders and the Weatherford family's past, leading to a captivating and twisted plot.
Throughout the book, Detective Hawkins uncovers a lot of disturbing revelations about the Weatherford family. One key piece of evidence he finds is a journal that offers a closer look into their drama. This was a nice touch to the book, as it takes readers on a journey through time jumps and a series of supernatural and superstitious Louisiana Creole elements. Grant's writing is beautiful, and he stays true to his ability to add a unique touch to the story that makes it even more realistic for anyone familiar with the culture of Louisiana and the South. Overall, I highly recommend adding Cursed Legacy to your Tote Bag Rec List for anyone looking for a compelling read this spring or summer.
D.E. Grant's Cursed Legacy, takes us into the modern world where Detective Terry Hawkins is investigating a series of brutal murders that ultimately lead him to a dark and disturbing world that he never could have imagined. What's interesting about this book is how it connects to Grant's previous work, Cursed Plantation, where the Weatherfords, a historically wealthy slave-owning family, were introduced. In Cursed Legacy, we learn that the murder victim is a Weatherford descendent who had changed his name. The modern-day Weatherfords are extremely affluent and active in charity work, but as Hawkins delves deeper into his investigation, he finds that there are dark secrets hidden beneath their seemingly perfect façade. As the plot thickens, Hawkins discovers the connection between the murders and the Weatherford family's past, leading to a captivating and twisted plot.
Throughout the book, Detective Hawkins uncovers a lot of disturbing revelations about the Weatherford family. One key piece of evidence he finds is a journal that offers a closer look into their drama. This was a nice touch to the book, as it takes readers on a journey through time jumps and a series of supernatural and superstitious Louisiana Creole elements. Grant's writing is beautiful, and he stays true to his ability to add a unique touch to the story that makes it even more realistic for anyone familiar with the culture of Louisiana and the South. Overall, I highly recommend adding Cursed Legacy to your Tote Bag Rec List for anyone looking for a compelling read this spring or summer.
September 26, 2021
This book relates a telling and brutal story of horror and revenge!! This frightening tale of terror follows young Giselle Morcheaux who is held under the oppressive and unforgiving thumb of her slavemaster John Weatherford. He is someone you will love to hate and from page one, he gives you reason to want him to be punished for his misdeeds. In gory detail, D. E. Grant weaves a supernatural story that relates the intense and startling cost of John's perceived privilege. He draws a vivid picture of Giselle's suffering with his words, complete with a fitting ending for her torturer. This is the first book I have read by him and I hope it is not his last!
September 28, 2020
This is the first book I read from this autor and let me tell you that I really enjoyed it! Such a good book, with great characters that keeps you obsessed with every page since the first one. The story is fascinating, I actually felt scared trough the book! (Not easy). Some parts were so cruel and hard to read but at the same time I couldn´t stop reading. Amazing job! definitely a must read for every horror lover!
October 24, 2021
Cursed Plantation was my introduction to D.E Grant.
I liked this one. The time period has always interested me, and I love the southern stuff.
The story line is easy to follow with well developed characters and relationships. I do feel the book was pretty slow moving until the very end. A few details didn't sit right with me, as well as a few timeline questions. All things considered, I'm glad I sat down with this one, and DO recommend it!
I liked this one. The time period has always interested me, and I love the southern stuff.
The story line is easy to follow with well developed characters and relationships. I do feel the book was pretty slow moving until the very end. A few details didn't sit right with me, as well as a few timeline questions. All things considered, I'm glad I sat down with this one, and DO recommend it!
August 2, 2021
Cursed Plantation" is a direct punch in the heart. Giselle is an absolutely relatable character that you feel for. Her pain is translated from the page to the direct emotions of the reader. The absolute heinous and atrocious era that most authors refuse to touch, the slavery era, is brought to life with such realism that it feeds into the horror element as much as the supernatural does. I am in eager anticipation for book two. If you haven't read this, you're definitely missing out!
March 4, 2022
I was stoked to hear that the second book in this series had released! The first installment, Cursed Plantation, was unapologetic in its brutal and realistic representation of the violence, racism, sexism, and overall ignorance during times of slavery in the US. Such realism is the heart of horror, but it was my curiosity of how Giselle’s curse carried on through the ages that really piqued my interest in picking up Cursed Legacy.
Set in more modern times, this second installment is focused largely on the experience of Detective Terry Hawkins as he investigates a few grisly murders more puzzling than anything he has yet encountered. Obviously, those who read the first book will know several things before any of the characters and admittedly, I was afraid for a bit that we would know too much and damage the mystery. However, the author has worked in enough new angles on the curse so that in addition to sharing Terry’s own tragic experience, the story remained compelling.
The detective is a very relatable character who we learn has been battling depression and alcoholism ever since the death of his wife Janine a couple years prior. By taking on case after case (the harder the better), Terry can temporarily evade the suicidal ideations constantly plaguing him. Nevertheless, this strange ordeal of young men being found shredded to bits after association with a terrifyingly elusive woman seems to drag up his demons rather than quell them.
Being a man of tangible reality rather than superstition, Terry brushes off the elderly Weatherford matriarch’s insistence of a family curse until the bitter end when he finds himself with no other avenues to pursue. Diving deeper into the history of the family, he desperately tries to find a logical explanation for the connecting details rather than give in to the possibility of an otherworldly foe.
It is the arc where Terry reads the old diaries written by Weatherford women throughout the generations to chronicle the gruesome death of every Weatherford male before they reach age 21 that is my favorite part of the book. It’s focused on the oldest entries, written by Maureen Weatherford who was a prevalent character in Cursed Plantation. Through reading her thoughts, more about Giselle’s experience is revealed.
I also appreciate that Terry seemed to have a similar train of thought reading the diaries as I did when reading the first book. Every so often, he would pause to remind himself of the period in which things were written- a dark time that was unforgiving to people of color (and women as well)- and would need to take breaks for his sanity (which I also did during Cursed Plantation). His analysis of Maureen Weatherford was what really struck me though. Just as I did, he began feeling a certain amount of sympathy for her hopeless situation, but gradually, as her heart hardened and her refusal to act honorably in any way continued, all pity fled and she became just another cowardly cog in a horrible machine.
There definitely appears to be an evolution of the curse since its origin to where it is now in a modern era. Some aspects are the same- such as the undefinable black substance found at the crime scenes and the curse’s intent on eviscerating the men and their reproduction- but there are other things which are new. For example, although the physical entity existed before, her role seems even more tangible than some of the 'unseen force' acts from the first book.
As the story came to a close, I felt a little anxious. I had no idea how it was going to end and, having already reached a point of needing to know more and more, the nearing conclusion loomed with far too many questions. That said, I did greatly enjoy the book. The ending was both sudden and unanticipated, yet proved to be perfectly fitting. Just as with Cursed Plantation, I’m eagerly awaiting the next installment of the series!
Set in more modern times, this second installment is focused largely on the experience of Detective Terry Hawkins as he investigates a few grisly murders more puzzling than anything he has yet encountered. Obviously, those who read the first book will know several things before any of the characters and admittedly, I was afraid for a bit that we would know too much and damage the mystery. However, the author has worked in enough new angles on the curse so that in addition to sharing Terry’s own tragic experience, the story remained compelling.
The detective is a very relatable character who we learn has been battling depression and alcoholism ever since the death of his wife Janine a couple years prior. By taking on case after case (the harder the better), Terry can temporarily evade the suicidal ideations constantly plaguing him. Nevertheless, this strange ordeal of young men being found shredded to bits after association with a terrifyingly elusive woman seems to drag up his demons rather than quell them.
Being a man of tangible reality rather than superstition, Terry brushes off the elderly Weatherford matriarch’s insistence of a family curse until the bitter end when he finds himself with no other avenues to pursue. Diving deeper into the history of the family, he desperately tries to find a logical explanation for the connecting details rather than give in to the possibility of an otherworldly foe.
It is the arc where Terry reads the old diaries written by Weatherford women throughout the generations to chronicle the gruesome death of every Weatherford male before they reach age 21 that is my favorite part of the book. It’s focused on the oldest entries, written by Maureen Weatherford who was a prevalent character in Cursed Plantation. Through reading her thoughts, more about Giselle’s experience is revealed.
I also appreciate that Terry seemed to have a similar train of thought reading the diaries as I did when reading the first book. Every so often, he would pause to remind himself of the period in which things were written- a dark time that was unforgiving to people of color (and women as well)- and would need to take breaks for his sanity (which I also did during Cursed Plantation). His analysis of Maureen Weatherford was what really struck me though. Just as I did, he began feeling a certain amount of sympathy for her hopeless situation, but gradually, as her heart hardened and her refusal to act honorably in any way continued, all pity fled and she became just another cowardly cog in a horrible machine.
There definitely appears to be an evolution of the curse since its origin to where it is now in a modern era. Some aspects are the same- such as the undefinable black substance found at the crime scenes and the curse’s intent on eviscerating the men and their reproduction- but there are other things which are new. For example, although the physical entity existed before, her role seems even more tangible than some of the 'unseen force' acts from the first book.
As the story came to a close, I felt a little anxious. I had no idea how it was going to end and, having already reached a point of needing to know more and more, the nearing conclusion loomed with far too many questions. That said, I did greatly enjoy the book. The ending was both sudden and unanticipated, yet proved to be perfectly fitting. Just as with Cursed Plantation, I’m eagerly awaiting the next installment of the series!
March 13, 2022
THE CURSE HAS LEFT THE PLANTATION!!
This is the second book I have read by this author and he did not disappoint! In his follow-up to his debut, CURSED PLANTATION, D. E. Grant starts with a particularly grisly murder at a high-class New Orleans hotel, where we meet Homicide Detective Terry Hawkins. His subsequent investigation leads him to pursue an elusive and beautiful woman and we meet an influential and affluent family with plenty skeletons in their closet and a tainted history. We then meet Barbara, the family matriarch, who weaves an unbelievable tale of a curse affecting only the young males.
During the course of Terry's probe, the reader is introduced to some of his own inner demons. He had not recovered from losing his wife and best friend Janine and that leads him into an abyss of depression and alcoholism. His continuing nightmares of loss and futility haunts him and Terry buries himself in increasingly difficult cases in his attempt to escape his ever-pursuing ghosts.
The detective's work soon involves other similarly gruesome deaths of young men with family ties. Although armed with diaries chronicling past history, Terry, being the practical and grounded man and officer that he is, doubts the connection between what is happening in the present to something supernatural started in the past.
All told, and not wanting to give away any more of the story, Mr. Grant weaves a story with relatable characters, a tense tale full of horror and bloody death. I wholeheartedly approve and recommend this book and am waiting in line for his next story. Well done, Mr. Grant!
This is the second book I have read by this author and he did not disappoint! In his follow-up to his debut, CURSED PLANTATION, D. E. Grant starts with a particularly grisly murder at a high-class New Orleans hotel, where we meet Homicide Detective Terry Hawkins. His subsequent investigation leads him to pursue an elusive and beautiful woman and we meet an influential and affluent family with plenty skeletons in their closet and a tainted history. We then meet Barbara, the family matriarch, who weaves an unbelievable tale of a curse affecting only the young males.
During the course of Terry's probe, the reader is introduced to some of his own inner demons. He had not recovered from losing his wife and best friend Janine and that leads him into an abyss of depression and alcoholism. His continuing nightmares of loss and futility haunts him and Terry buries himself in increasingly difficult cases in his attempt to escape his ever-pursuing ghosts.
The detective's work soon involves other similarly gruesome deaths of young men with family ties. Although armed with diaries chronicling past history, Terry, being the practical and grounded man and officer that he is, doubts the connection between what is happening in the present to something supernatural started in the past.
All told, and not wanting to give away any more of the story, Mr. Grant weaves a story with relatable characters, a tense tale full of horror and bloody death. I wholeheartedly approve and recommend this book and am waiting in line for his next story. Well done, Mr. Grant!
December 2, 2019
This book takes an all too realistic account of a young woman not only forced to endure life as a slave, but the depraved acts of the evil man who presides over her, and then gives her a grisly paranormal revenge. That mixture of true horror with fictional horror definitely makes this a top for fans of the grotesque, but I warn that the entire story is brutal from beginning to end. Fantastically written all around! I look forward to more from the author!
May 1, 2022
4.5 stars!!! Book 2 in the trilogy, this story takes us to present day, where a hardened detective uncovers a string of grisly murders and a connection to the past that haunts him as he pieces the puzzle together. Highly recommended for those who loved Cursed Plantation, or anyone who is looking for a new series that seamlessly weaves past and present in the most vivid storytelling a reader could ask for! D.E. Grant is a very talented author and I am very much anticipating book 3!
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