Author and screenwriter M. Anthony Phillips steps boldly into the realm of Teen & Young Adult Science Fiction & Fantasy Horror with his riveting new novel, A Tall Dark Sin, now available on Amazon. Set against the sultry backdrop of 1957 New Orleans, this gothic drama blends ghostly secrets, social tension, and revenge into a cinematic and unforgettable journey.
New York, United States, 14th Aug 2025 – M. Anthony Phillips, acclaimed storyteller, and screenwriter, invites readers into the sultry, mysterious streets of 1950s New Orleans with his latest novel, A Tall Dark Sin. A compelling blend of Teen & Young Adult Science Fiction & Fantasy Horror, this gripping story follows a man’s return to his hometown and father, who once cast him out. Now live on Amazon, A Tall Dark Sin delivers a masterfully told Southern Gothic drama brimming with secrets, supernatural undertones, and a protagonist driven by revenge, redemption, and a hunger for truth.
Why This Book Matters
A Tall Dark Sin isn’t just another tale of ghosts or racial tensions; it’s a vivid, haunting exploration of identity, abandonment, and the price of secrets buried too deep for too long. This genre-defying work speaks to readers of all ages and backgrounds by unpacking the trauma of familial rejection, the cost of social ambition, and the painful legacy of racism in the American South, all wrapped in an atmospheric narrative worthy of the big screen.
Set in the famed Seventh Ward of New Orleans, the story follows Dorian Lancaster, a tall, mysterious man summoned back to a past he’d long tried to outrun. Abandoned by his father, Oscar Broussard, a wealthy Creole businessman, because his skin color didn’t fit the family’s elite aspirations, Dorian returns decades later not for reconciliation but for reckoning.
Book Description
When Dorian receives a letter from the father who once forsook him, claiming to be on his deathbed, he journeys from Denver to New Orleans. What he finds is a city entangled in power plays, old grudges, and ghosts, both literal and emotional.
Oscar’s stroke has left the family empire vulnerable. Blackmailed by his old friend and rival, Auguste Dupree, and cornered by his past crimes, Oscar begs Dorian to protect what remains. But as Dorian reenters the community that never accepted him, he becomes an enigmatic force seducing powerful women, angering dangerous men, and uncovering sinister truths.
From the seductive Creole daughters of Dupree to the lurking threat of the Ku Klux Klan, Dorian walks a tightrope between justice and vengeance, unaware that New Orleans has its dark magic and not everyone who enters survives.
Why Readers Will Be Drawn In
M. Anthony Phillips crafts A Tall Dark Sin with the storytelling skill of a screenwriter and the emotional depth of a Southern gothic novelist. Phillips infuses the novel with tension, poetic grit, and a haunting atmosphere reminiscent of A Streetcar Named Desire and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof but with a bold, Black protagonist whose journey resonates deeply with today’s readers. The book’s unique blend of science fiction & fantasy horror, historical drama, and psychological suspense sets it apart in the genre. Ghosts don’t just lurk in haunted houses; they live in memories, legacies, and broken family ties.
About the Author
M. Anthony Phillips, born in St. Louis, Missouri, is a multi-talented artist whose love for storytelling was cultivated through long nights watching classic films with his father and listening to Mystery Theater on the radio. His journey to becoming a novelist was anything but traditional. After playing college baseball and nearly turning pro, Phillips redirected his ambition toward Hollywood, studying martial arts under Bruce Lee’s former students and working across the film and TV industry.
Eventually, his creative compass led him to write. Fueled by a lifelong love of great stories and a desire to write characters who reflected his heritage and experiences, Phillips returned to St. Louis to focus on fiction. His passion for rich, emotional narratives shines through in A Tall Dark Sin, a book he describes as a “Black version of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, with a touch of Streetcar.”
“I’m a passionate artist, and I want others to see themselves in my stories,” says Phillips. “I believe in gritty, fast-paced, human drama with meaning.”
Currently working on his fourth novel, Phillips hopes to inspire future generations of writers, particularly those who haven’t always seen themselves represented in classic literature or mainstream publishing.
A Message to Readers
A Tall Dark Sin is more than a novel. It’s an ode to perseverance, a love letter to vintage Southern drama, and a ghost story that reflects our most personal hauntings, family, identity, and belonging.
Whether you’re a fan of emotionally layered mysteries, supernatural intrigue, or powerful family dramas, this book delivers all of that and more.
Order Now
A Tall Dark Sin by M. Anthony Phillips is now available on Amazon in Paperback and Kindle formats.
For media inquiries, interviews, or review copies, please contact the author directly using the information below.
Social Media:
Contact Information:
Name: M. Anthony Phillips
Phone: 314-378-7095
Email: 7samurai59@gmail.com
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Media Contact
Organization: Universal Book Publications
Contact Person: Arlo Ayden
Website: https://universalbookpublications.com/
Email: Send Email
Contact Number: +12092370866
Address:27 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010, United States
City: New York City
State: New York
Country:United States
Release id:32314
The post A Tall Dark Sin Delivers a Powerful Tale of Family Secrets Revenge and Ghostly Reckonings in 1950s New Orleans appeared first on King Newswire. This content is provided by a third-party source.. King Newswire makes no warranties or representations in connection with it. King Newswire is a press release distribution agency and does not endorse or verify the claims made in this release. If you have any complaints or copyright concerns related to this article, please contact the company listed in the ‘Media Contact’ section
Disclaimer: The views, suggestions, and opinions expressed here are the sole responsibility of the experts. No Clear Insight Research journalist was involved in the writing and production of this article.