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An Immaculate Deception
OUT SEPTEMBER 2026
A debut Gothic horror set in 1870s Brazil—a tale of creeping suspense in which a young pregnant woman finds herself unable to escape her lover’s isolated family estate after a violent storm. While the men around her descend into obsession and darkness, Madalena witnesses disturbing occurrences that defy explanation.
Praise for An Immaculate Deception
“This book blew me away. Jaw literally on the floor. This book is so spooky, scary, creepy and wonderful.”
Holly Riddle, writer and Round Table Mentor
“Fresh and raw, rich with all the lure of classic Gothic horror and an incredible exploration of the weight of the expectations that come with being a woman, Isabela’s writing is an absolute treat – the twist will leave readers everywhere shook to their core!”
Editor Millie Prestidge, Gollancz
About the Author
Isabela Livino writes fiction with a dark, speculative twist. She studied philosophy at the University of Rochester before receiving a Master’s from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. When she is not writing, you can find her riding horses, designing apps, gardening, or watching horror films while cuddling with her furbabies. A native of Pernambuco, Brazil, she currently lives in Connecticut with her husband, their two Caribbean-born adopted coconut retrievers, and the river ducks.
Her debut gothic horror novel AN IMMACULATE DECEPTION is coming out in autumn 2026 from Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Random House, in the US, and from Gollancz in the UK.
Translations will be published in France (Editions LeDuc), Poland (Foksal), and Romania (Bookszone).
Isabela is represented by Caitlin Mahony at William Morris Endeavor.
Contact Me.
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For rights inquiries, contact my literary agent, Caitlin Mahony at William Morris Endeavor.
CMahony [at] wmeagency [dot] com
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For all inquiries other than rights inquiries, you can reach me via Instagram at @isabelalivino.