Author Guillermo X. Márquez has released 'DISPOSSESSED: A Very L.A. Ghost Story,' a supernatural comedy novel that follows a young couple's disastrous venture into homeownership in Los Angeles. The book, available in hardcover and paperback from October 30th, centers on Alex Olvera and Tempest Wirth as they purchase a decrepit Victorian mansion with a grisly past, only to find themselves battling financial ruin and a malevolent supernatural force that threatens their relationship.
Márquez, author of the true-crime horror sensation 'EVIL'S EDEN: Only Murders in Los Angeles,' describes the novel as exploring "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." The story weaves Victorian-era treachery involving a fictional robber baron with a modern love triangle between Alex, Tempest, and a haunting presence. As Alex uncovers the house's dark secrets, he must rescue Tempest from the ghostly fiend even as their relationship deteriorates.
The novel's release is significant for its blend of genres and its pointed commentary on contemporary Los Angeles issues. Books2Flicks.com has praised 'DISPOSSESSED' as "an irreverent coming-of-age comedy with the chills of slow-burn horror" and "the perfect holiday 'evergreen.'" The book is published by Books Illuminated, LLC, a publisher specializing in acquiring fully edited manuscripts for rapid market turnaround with an eye toward ancillary markets like motion pictures, streaming series, and audiobooks. More information about the publisher is available at BooksIlluminated.com.
For Márquez, the story draws from personal experience; he once couch-surfed in a dilapidated, reportedly haunted Beverly Hills mansion near a future killer, experiences that continue to influence his writing. The author, known for exploring ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances across genres, has written numerous award-winning screenplays. Readers can find the book for purchase at DispossessedNovel.com and learn more about the author at GXMarquez.com.
This release matters to the publishing industry as an example of genre-blending fiction that tackles social themes through accessible, entertaining narratives. For readers, it offers a humorous yet critical look at the pressures of modern life in Los Angeles, particularly around housing and identity, while delivering supernatural suspense. The publisher's focus on ancillary market potential highlights how contemporary novels are increasingly developed with multimedia adaptations in mind, reflecting broader industry trends toward transmedia storytelling.
