White Horse * Erika T. Wurth

A Gritty Urban Ghost Story Uncovering Dark Family Secrets in the Heart of Denver. Step into an unapologetic world of dive bars, heavy metal, and ancient indigenous folklore. Written by acclaimed author Erika T. Wurth, this sharp supernatural thriller cuts through classic horror clichés to deliver a fresh, realistic look at urban Native identity. The narrative treats generational trauma and family secrets not as abstract concepts, but as a dangerous, living haunt that must be faced head-on.

The story centers on Kari James, a fierce, foul-mouthed urban Indian who spends her days listening to metal bands, re-reading Stephen King novels, and drinking beer at her favorite Denver dive bar, the White Horse. Her carefully guarded, quiet life shatters when her cousin Debby discovers a hammered copper family bracelet that once belonged to Kari’s mother—who vanished under mysterious circumstances when Kari was only two years old. The moment Kari touches the metal, it activates a direct line to the paranormal world, bringing forth both her mother's ghost and a bloodthirsty, predatory monster. Forced into a breathless race against the supernatural, Kari must navigate family lies, institutional neglect, and her own painful childhood memories to unearth the truth of what happened decades ago.

New York Times Editors’ Choice, Good Morning America Buzz Pick, Target Book of the Month, Book of the Month Club.