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Horror maven Alma Katsu turns to the modern world for the first time, in this tale about an all-powerful family with an ancient evil under its thumb
The Berisha family runs one of the largest import-export companies in the world, and they’ve always been lucky. But when things stop going as planned, and the family blessing starts looking more like a curse, the Berishas begin to splinter, each hatching their own secret scheme. They didn’t get to be one of the richest families in the world without spilling a little blood, but this time, it might be their own.
“An absolutely wicked delight! Fiend ruined several nights’ sleep for me.”—Kelly Link, author of The Book of Love
“A mesmerizing tale, twisting generational wealth together with family trauma.”—Karen Joy Fowler, author of Booth
“I tore through Fiend, a horror story about greed and power. Alma Katsu spins a great story, an amorality tale.”—Victor LaValle, author of Lone Women
“With Fiend, Alma Katsu delivers a devilishly cunning, supernatural Succession that brings all her skills to bear. Don’t miss it!”—Christopher Golden, author of Road of Bones
“Succession meets Supernatural in this tale of greed and family dysfunction. Alma Katsu may be known for her historical novels, but she ventures into contemporary horror with panache.” —Silvia Moreno-Garcia author of Mexican Gothic
“Fiend by Alma Katsu is a dark, cutthroat family drama of high-stakes wealth, unchecked ambition, and supernatural temptation, perfect for fans of Succession and The Fall of the House of Usher. I was transfixed by this modern Gothic masterpiece from one of my favorite voices in horror.” -Sadie Hartmann, Bram Stoker Award winning author of 101 Horror Books to Read Before You’re Murdered
“A wickedly entertaining, dread-laced modern fable that cuts deep into the evil that is greed. With compelling characters, swift pacing, and the perfect dose of supernatural menace, Fiend is an unforgettable thrill ride that shocks and moves in equal measure. Magnificent.” – Rachel Harrison, USA Today Bestselling author of So Thirsty and Black Sheep
“Every family has skeletons in the closet — some have something far more evil. Alma Katsu has created a modern day fable of greed and power — a story we think we know — and turned it inside out with a wicked blend of horror and suspense.” – Jennifer McMahon, New York Times Bestselling author of My Darling Girl and The Winter People
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING
“It was pitch-black in tone and I love it. An easy 5-star!” – Ruhika B.
“Tense all the way through… This might be my favorite book by her.” – Lisa D.
“Boy oh boy. FIEND is one diabolical story. Deliciously so.” – Jesse W.
“Thrillingly fast-paced.” – Matthew H.
“A devilishly wild ride… [an] absolute delight of a book!” – Erin C.
“I absolutely loved it…I will be thinking about it for a long time.” – Abbie A.