Deep Water, Dark Horizons
The Truman Capote Prize Collection
by Suzanne Hudson
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Pub Date Mar 21 2025 | Archive Date Not set
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Description
A collection of Suzanne Hudson's short works, to honor her forthcoming selection as the Truman Capote short works winner.
A collection of Suzanne Hudson's short works, to honor her forthcoming selection as the Truman Capote short works winner.
Advance Praise
“. . . makes me sad and a little bit angry that Suzanne Hudson laid low for a quarter of a century. Because that’s twenty-five years she wasn’t giving us. . . characters this rich and complex, as funny and strange . . . as bold and brassy as [their] creator.” ~Tom Franklin, Edgar Award and Harper Lee Award winner
“If she didn’t have a razor sharp sense of humor, a person could get depressed reading her work. But she is funny. And interesting. And as any Southerner knows, any strangeness that isn’t lethal can be forgiven if one is interesting.” ~Greg Langley, MAGAZINE
“. . . rewrites the old theme of Southern racial conflict in the present, playing out the drama of the damage caused by festering secrets.” ~Publishers Weekly
“Suzanne Hudson writes like a force of nature . . . fearless, disturbing and ultimately beautiful. These characters are so real that we care for them, grieve for them, and even fear that they might jump off the page and cut out our hearts.” ~Silas House, author, 2023 Southern Book Prize winner
“. . . fearless exposure of the virulence of racism . . . searing complexity... written with raw candor and fierce emotion.” ~Booklist
“It’s about time Suzanne Hudson got her due . . . and this collection will show you why. She is a treasure.” ~Bev Marshall, author, Walking Through Shadows
“Suzanne Hudson is a fearless writer, unafraid to take us into the darkest recesses of human experience . . . we are compelled to keep on reading her, even at moments we wish we could turn away. Deep Water, Dark Horizons is a significant addition to our region’s literature.” ~Ron Rash, author, PEN/Faulkner Award finalist
Marketing Plan
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781604893960 |
| PRICE | $22.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 300 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Sarah J, Reviewer
🌊 Deep Water, Dark Horizons – Book Review
📚 The Truman Capote Prize Collection | Suzanne Hudson
✨ Creative Description
A haunting, lyrical dive into the shadows of human connection—where every page ripples with unspoken truths.
📖 Overview
Suzanne Hudson’s Deep Water, Dark Horizons is a masterclass in atmospheric storytelling, blending Southern Gothic sensibilities with razor-sharp psychological insight. The collection lingers in the liminal spaces of memory, trauma, and kinship, offering prose so vivid it feels like “eavesdropping on some kinfolks”
🌟 Star Breakdown
Prose & Style: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Lush, poetic, and immersive)
Character Depth: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Complex, though occasionally elusive)
Thematic Resonance: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (A haunting exploration of legacy and loss)
Pacing: ⭐⭐⭐ (Deliberate, with moments of quiet intensity)
Originality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Fresh yet rooted in tradition)
Overall: 4.5/5
A slow-burning constellation of stories—best savored like moonlight on dark water.
💬 Memorable Quotes
“The past here is not a ghost but a current, pulling characters into depths they can’t escape.”
“Hudson’s dialogue crackles with the unsaid, as if every word is a stone skipped over silence.”
“These stories don’t conclude; they dissolve—leaving readers to wade through the aftermath.”
🎯 Ideal Readers
Lovers of Southern Gothic – Fans of Faulkner or Flannery O’Connor will relish the humid, tension-soaked settings.
Literary Fiction Enthusiasts – Those who savor language as much as plot.
Short Story Connoisseurs – Readers who appreciate vignettes that echo beyond their final lines.
🚫 Not For
Fast-Paced Thriller Seekers – The collection’s strength lies in its lingering gaze, not rapid twists.
Readers Who Prefer Closure – Hudson trades neat endings for haunting ambiguity.
🙏 Acknowledgments
Thank you to NetGalley and Suzanne Hudson for the advance review copy. This collection is a testament to the power of small presses and bold voices.
Final Thought: A book that doesn’t just reflect darkness but becomes it—a mirror held up to the abyss we all carry.
