White Horse: A Novel

Written by Erika T. Wurth

Narrated by Tonantzin Carmelo

"The audiobook narrated by Tonantzin Carmelo is enthralling." - Buzzfeed

"Narrator Tonantzin Carmelo’s portrayal of Kari imbues her with a rebellious and tenacious attitude that makes her immediately likable." - Library Journal

Erika T. Wurth's White Horse is a gritty, vibrant debut novel about an Indigenous woman who must face her past when she discovers a bracelet haunted by her mother’s spirit.

Some people are haunted in more ways than one.

Kari James, Urban Native, is a fan of heavy metal, ripped jeans, Stephen King novels, and dive bars. She spends most of her time at her favorite spot in Denver, the White Horse. When her cousin Debby finds an old family bracelet that once belonged to Kari’s mother, it inadvertently calls up both her mother’s ghost and a monstrous entity, and her willful ignorance about her past is no longer sustainable…

Haunted by visions of her mother and hunted by this mysterious creature, Kari must search for what happened to her mother all those years ago. Her father, permanently disabled from a car crash, can’t help her. Her Auntie Squeaker seems to know something but isn’t eager to give it all up at once. Debby’s anxious to help, but her controlling husband keeps getting in the way. Kari’s journey toward a truth long denied by both her family and law enforcement forces her to confront her dysfunctional relationships, thoughts about a friend she lost in childhood, and her desire for the one thing she’s always wanted but could never have.

A Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Macmillan Audio
• Release date: Nov 1, 2022
• ISBN: 9781250880482

Erika T. Wurth

Erika T. Wurth’s work has appeared in numerous journals including Buzzfeed and The Kenyon Review. White Horse is her debut novel. She is a Kenyon Review Writers Workshop Scholar, attended the Tin House Summer Workshop, and is a narrative artist for the Meow Wolf Denver installation. She is of Apache/Chickasaw/Cherokee descent.

Reviews for White Horse

[jennifer · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This kept me on my toes and was a beautifully written blend of healing personal and cultural trauma. Couldn’t recommend enough! Also the ghosty bits were great!

[paul · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What an amazing story. I went into this knowing nothing about it and I came out just awestruck.

[Lilly · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

"White Horse" by Erika T. Wurth follows a woman who is, being hunted by the ghost of her mother who abandoned her when she was 2 years old.

I would give "White Horse" by Erika T. Wurth a 3-star review because, 1; the plot and theme was interesting but 2; the beginning was so hard to get through 3; there were alot of sub parts that didn't need to be their I kept thinking as I was reading that somehow they would all connect but nope and 4; it felt like the story was dragging out and super slow.

[dave gulzow · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great narration, fun good fiction! Great characters and plot development.

[Amanda Schroyer · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

If you haven't read this book yet, stop what you are doing and read it. This book was very well written and it covers all the bases for a good mystery/thriller. It's got action scenes and the main character is a complete bad ass! The story line is really good. It keeps your attention the entire way thru this ride of a book. I highly recommend this!

[Seff Liddell · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Thought this book was one thing and it turned out to be another, in an excellent way. The narrator was excellent. The plot was interesting, and the pace was perfect. Slowing for brief moments for the main character to maybe come to terms with the past, only to have a curve ball thrown at her. I enjoyed it greatly.

[tee. · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

4 stars.
Great story telling, I would recommend this book! ?

[Katrina Thaxton · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A great thriller that will keep you interested all the way to the end.

[Southpaw · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great storyline and the narration was pitch perfect. Highly recommend this book!

[Melanie Beaulieu · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Awesome book. Really enjoyed this author and her style. Looking forward to reading future books of hers.