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What is Black Flame about?
The publisher’s synopsis follows Ellen Kramer, a lonely archivist who begins restoring The Baroness, an infamous exploitation film believed to have been destroyed in a Nazi fire. As Ellen works on the movie, visions and voices suggest that it may be more than a historical artifact. The restoration draws out dark desires and leaves her fearing that she is unleashing occult horrors. The synopsis presents obsession, repressed desire and a haunted film as central elements of the story. Simon & Schuster’s publisher listing
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Where and when is the story set?
Publishers Weekly places the story in mid-1980s New York City. In its account, Ellen works for the Path Foundation, a struggling film-restoration company. The review also highlights controversy over restoring a racist movie, public backlash against the organization and Ellen’s decision to share the film. These setting and plot details come from the trade review; the publisher synopsis focuses on Ellen and the film’s apparent supernatural effects. Publishers Weekly’s review and listing
What kind of book is it?
The publisher categorizes Black Flame as fiction and horror, while Apple Books places it under Fiction & Literature. The safest broad description is a horror novel. Publishers Weekly frames it as a book bringing film, queer history and terror together; those are the reviewer’s thematic descriptions rather than an official, more specific subgenre label. Apple Books listing
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Which book is Black Flame—and which is Blackflame?
The titles differ by one space, but refer to different books. Black Flame is Gretchen Felker-Martin’s horror novel. Blackflame, written as one word, is a book by Will Wight in the Cradle series. Check the author’s name when searching or choosing a listing. Pan Macmillan’s listing for Blackflame
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| Format and listing | Publisher or seller information | Page count | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | Titan Books; listed by Simon & Schuster | 240 | 9781835414040 |
| US trade paperback | Paperback listing covered by Publishers Weekly | 208 | 978-1-250348-01-2 |
| Apple Books digital listing | Tor Publishing Group; Macmillan is the seller | 208 | Not stated on the cited Apple Books listing |
The listings identify different editions, so use both the format and ISBN to confirm a print copy. The Publishers Weekly page showed a paperback price of $18.99 when its listing was reviewed on May 16, 2025; that is historical catalog information, not a current price guarantee. Apple Books lists an August 5, 2025 release and indicates audiobook-store availability, but live pricing and storefront availability can change. Hardcover details · Paperback details · Apple Books details
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How to find the edition you want
- For the hardcover, check for ISBN 9781835414040.
- For the US trade paperback, check for ISBN 978-1-250348-01-2.
- For an ebook or audiobook, check the current listing in the storefront you use; format availability and price may vary.
- When searching, include “Gretchen Felker-Martin” and the format to avoid confusing the book with Will Wight’s Blackflame.
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
