FAQ: DISPOSSESSED - A Very L.A. Ghost Story by Guillermo X. Márquez

What is DISPOSSESSED: A Very L.A. Ghost Story about?

DISPOSSESSED is a supernatural comedy novel about a young Hispanic Angeleno named Alex Olvera and his girlfriend Tempest Wirth who fall under the spell of a decrepit Victorian mansion with a grisly past, leading to financial struggles, haunting experiences, and a battle against a malevolent ghost that wants Alex out so it can have Tempest to itself.

Who is the author of DISPOSSESSED?

The author is Guillermo X. Márquez, also known as ‘GX,’ who previously wrote the true-crime/horror sensation EVIL’S EDEN: Only Murders in Los Angeles and draws from his personal experiences couch-surfing in a haunted Beverly Hills mansion.

When does DISPOSSESSED become available for purchase?

The book becomes available in softcover and hardcover on October 30th, just in time for most of the holidays.

What genre does DISPOSSESSED fall into?

It’s described as a supernatural/comedy/Los Angeles genre novel, specifically an ‘irreverent coming-of-age comedy with the chills of slow-burn horror’ that incorporates elements of horror, comedy, and social commentary.

Where can I purchase DISPOSSESSED?

The book can be purchased at DispossessedNovel.com and is available in both softcover and hardcover formats with ISBNs 979-8-9999842-2-7 (hardback) and 979-8-9999842-0-3 (paperback).

What are the main themes explored in DISPOSSESSED?

According to the author, the book explores ‘depravity, debauchery, life’s firsts, infidelity, inequality, broken hearts, oppression, possession, corporate takeovers, land theft, privilege, paucity, murder most foul, family feuds, friendship, the high cost of living, and kicking demon ass.’

What makes this book particularly relevant to Los Angeles?

The story deep-dives into ’life, love, and loathing in Los Angeles, a place of unbounded promise rooted in unfiltered evil,’ and uncovers the grisly secrets of a fictional L.A. founding family, making it a quintessential Los Angeles ghost story.

How does the author’s personal experience influence this book?

Guillermo X. Márquez couch-surfed in a dilapidated, rent-to-own, certifiably haunted Beverly Hills mansion said to be the site of ritual sacrifice, and those spooky encounters infuse his writing and ghost-hunting habits in DISPOSSESSED.

What has been the early critical reception of DISPOSSESSED?

Books2Flicks.com praised it as ‘an irreverent coming-of-age comedy with the chills of slow-burn horror’ and called it ’the perfect holiday evergreen’ that includes ‘pumpkins, turkeys, Santas, and fiery-eyed demons.’

Where can I learn more about the author and his other works?

You can learn more about Guillermo X. Márquez and his other works, including his award-winning screenplays and previous book EVIL’S EDEN, at GXMarquez.com.