Full Moon: An Afroqueer Gothic Novel by DiAndre X

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Full Moon: An Afroqueer Gothic Novel by DiAndre X is a chilling and provocative queer horror novel blending gothic suspense, psychological terror, social critique, and Afroqueer storytelling into a dark exploration of power, exploitation, and survival.

Seeking escape from professional burnout and personal heartbreak, Coral leaves the San Francisco Bay Area behind for the isolated coastal town of Crescent Cove. Haunted by a toxic workplace and the collapse of his relationship with his partner Luka, Coral hopes the town’s rugged beaches and towering redwoods will offer healing and a fresh start. Accepting a temporary position as a nurse practitioner at Crescent Cove State Prison, he imagines meaningful work and emotional recovery among an underserved community.

Instead, he uncovers something horrifying.

Behind the town’s picturesque façade lies a secret network of corruption and cruelty centered around the prison itself. During the full moon, prison officers and staff participate in disturbing clandestine rituals involving manipulation, exploitation, and abuse of vulnerable inmates. As Coral investigates further, he learns that psychological experimentation, isolation tactics, and systematic dehumanization are being carried out under the guise of institutional authority.

The deeper Coral descends into Crescent Cove’s hidden world, the more dangerous his position becomes. Surrounded by secrecy, violence, and moral decay, he must decide how far he is willing to go to expose the truth while protecting both himself and those trapped within the prison system.

Atmospheric, unsettling, and fiercely critical of institutional power, Full Moon combines gothic horror with queer psychological drama, creating a tense and emotionally charged reading experience perfect for fans of dark literary horror and socially conscious LGBTQ+ fiction.

Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9798196763533