Authors on Tap: Gus Moreno and Hailey Dezort

Please join us Thursday, January 23rd at 7:00pm central to help celebrate Gus Moreno's debut comic book, When I Lay My Vengeance Upon Thee. Gus will be in conversation with Hailey Dezort.
About When I Lay My Vengeance Upon Thee:

Rising star writer Gus Moreno, whose debut novel This Thing Between Us was awarded a “Best Book of 2021” recognition by NPR, joins forces with visionary artist Jakub Rebelka (Cyberpunk) for a mesmerizing descent into Hell in WHEN I LAY MY VENGEANCE UPON THEE.

Father Barrera is a disgraced priest, haunted by his part in the tragic death of an innocent child. As penance, he is exiled to the remote South American town of Puerto Cristina to apprentice under the enigmatic Father Stygian, the preeminent, if not controversial, exorcist. It is a joyless assignment.

Exorcists are normally trained in the Vatican, but Stygian has his own way of handling demons…methods that predate even the Church. And unfortunately for Barrera, Stygian’s last apprentice committed suicide not too long ago.

As Barrera seeks to unlock the mysteries of Stygian’s strange practices, he finds himself amidst an island rife with the forces of evil…

What do these constant streams of possessions mean? And how are they connected to a comatose hospital patient, one who’s been in that condition for half a century without aging a single day…

About Gus Moreno:
Gus Moreno is the author of This Thing Between Us, a "Best Book Of 2021" pick by NPR and the New York Public Library. His stories have appeared in Southwest Review, Aurealis, Pseudopod, and the Burnt Tongues anthology, among others. He lives in the suburbs with his wife and dog, but never think that he's not from Chicago.
About Hailey Dezort:
Hailey Dezort has been in the book industry since 2018. She has led marketing efforts as a Marketing Manager at Kaye Publicity where she spearheaded marketing for instant bestseller romantasy, Fourth Wing as well as handled campaigns for New York Times bestselling authors Gregg Hurwitz, Daniel Kraus, and publisher Head of Zeus. Prior to that, she excelled as a digital content creator for several interior design firms. Her achievements include recognition on Newcity's Lit50 list and a feature in the Chicago Tribune for her bookstagram.
About this event:

This is a free, in person event and registration is required. Please click on the link below to register for free. We will have copies of When I Lay My Vengeance Upon Thee for sale at the event. Gus will be happy to sign/personalize copies of both his comic book and his novel, This Thing Between Us after the event! Can't make it to the event? Signed copies will be available in store and online after the event.

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