Danielle Houghton Releases Bloody Tears, a Darkly Lyrical Psychological Gothic Novel
Author Danielle Houghton announces the release of her debut novel, Bloody Tears, a haunting work of gothic fiction that blends psychological suspense, dark romance, and emotional depth. With lyrical prose and cinematic intensity, Bloody Tears explores what it means to be haunted by memory, and how survival can become a form of transformation.
At the center of the novel is Desdemona, a woman trapped between the living and the dead, forced to confront the violent truths she has buried for years. As love, obsession, and guilt intertwine, Desdemona’s journey becomes not one of rescue, but of reckoning. The past refuses to stay silent, and healing proves anything but gentle.
Bloody Tears draws readers into a richly atmospheric world where trauma and desire coexist, and where pain is neither erased nor romanticized — but faced. The novel speaks to readers who are drawn to character-driven stories that linger long after the final page.
“Bloody Tears is not a love story, it’s a reckoning,” says Houghton. “I wanted to write about the quiet violence of memory, the beauty found in survival, and what it means to reclaim yourself from the shadows of your past.”
Blending the gothic allure of Crimson Peak with the emotional intimacy of A Dowry of Blood and the psychological tension of The Silent Patient, Bloody Tears will appeal to readers of gothic fiction, psychological thrillers, and dark romance, particularly those seeking female-led narratives with emotional resonance.
About the Author
Danielle Houghton writes darkly lyrical fiction at the intersection of gothic atmosphere and psychological depth. Her work explores love, memory, trauma, and the quiet strength required to survive what nearly breaks us. Bloody Tears is her debut novel.
Book Details
Title: Bloody Tears
Author: Danielle Houghton
Genre: Gothic Fiction | Psychological Thriller | Dark Romance
Formats: Paperback and eBook
Availability: Available through major online retailers and bookstores
Media Contact
Email: daniellehoughton032@gmail.com
Social Media: @danielle_houghton_
Review copies, interviews, and event appearances are available upon request.
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