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“[The] wild soap-operatic power struggle . . . delivers potent chills, while building to a powerful and revelatory ending.” – the Washington Post
“Not just a clever redo of Succession with Faustian bargains; it’s about 21st century capitalism as a literally inbred pestilence.” – Chicago Tribune
“[A] fraught tale of domestic dysfunction paired with a dark secret . . . Fiend is an absorbing, clever, and taut modern horror novel.” – Shelf Awareness
“Katsu is the reigning queen of historical horror and one of the best contemporary writers of spy/thriller novels. With Fiend, her latest, Katsu shows she is also one of the best when it comes to delivering a contemporary horror novel . . . [F]ast-paced tense novel full of memorable characters . . . Fiend is an entirely new novel from Katsu that does exactly the same thing all her previous works have done: satisfy while also leaving you wanting more.” – Locus Magazine
“As the novel progresses and the corpses pile up, the reader is invited to consider the nature of monstrosity.” – LA Review of Books
“Schadenfreude-seeking audiences will surely appreciative this satisfying takedown of abusive power.” – Booklist (review of the audiobook)
“Readers are not prepared for Fiend. Alma Katsu is about to send shockwaves through the horror-loving community with this intelligent and streamlined novel that requires deep contemplation even as it scares the ever-loving daylights out of you.” – BOLO Books
“Fiend is as cutthroat as the corporate world… The novel is devilish and surprising, and Alma Katsu has no reservations about taking things as far as she can to tell a story about power, obsession and the demonic forces behind them.” – Bookreporter
“When you want a good, scary thriller, the name of the game is “evil.” It’s also Fiend by Alma Katsu . . . Scream now, or forever hold your peace.” – Bookworm Sez
“Fiend is a wonderfully dark story that magnificently draws a very thin line between dark fantasy and the reality of the world in which we live.” – SFF World
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.
“Fiend marks a compelling new direction from one of horror’s finest voices.” – Paste magazine
“[I]n this haunting tale . . . Katsu’s exploration of the bloody price of privilege keeps the pages turning.It’s a supernaturally charged Succession that will have readers hooked.” -Publishers Weekly
“[O]ozing with dread…Katsu presents a fast-paced story that will unite her fans across genres. Readers hungry for read-alikes to TV’s Succession will be lining up for this one; it also pairs well with the terrifying satire of Sarah Langan’s A Better World.” –Library Journal
“[A] thoroughly enjoyable story of rich people behaving badly—rich people who happen to have a demon at their command—with a plot that’s propelled by the dysfunctional family dynamics far more than by the supernatural elements. Katsu’s first contemporary horror novel is an excellent choice for horror-curious readers who may be leery of gore and jump scares, fans of TV series Succession, and for those who enjoyed Come Closer by Sara Gran, The Corporation by J. F. Gonzalez, or Our Share of Night by Mariana Enríquez.” – Booklist
“Katsu takes readers on an enthralling venture into the true depravities of the wealthy through the lens of horror. Perhaps one of the most enjoyable aspects of Fiend is the willingness to go there, to spill blood, to give shape and image to the simmering psychological components bubbling beneath each character’s skin. This style of sharp, unflinching story telling demands all attention.” – Capes & Tights
“A chilling fairytale for modern times, in which greed, power and privilege come at a price … and that price is demonic. Shocking and brutal, Fiend is the monstrously good new novel from the always-brilliant Alma Katsu.” – Tim Lebbon, Secret Lives of the Dead
“Alma Katsu’s Fiend is pacy, brutal and chilling. Sibling rivalry’s a ticking timebomb inside a loveless family built on obligation and secrets. Old evil and new money meet in an (im)morality tale for the modern age. I read it in one sitting – highly recommended.” – Angela “A.G.” Slatter, award-winning author of The Cold House
“A hostile takeover of your bookshelf, a sinister indictment of familial bloodlines and corporate affairs that slits through every other novel that dares unseat it as your next favorite read.” — Clay McLeod Chapman, author of Wake Up and Open Your Eyes
“Inherited empowerment is hard to make empathetic, and author Katsu deserves praise for rendering the unscrupulous Berishas somewhat sympathetic . . . Katsu finely depicts their foibles and cravings in 239 breezy pages which can easily be read in one sitting.” – A Head Full of Horror
“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
“If you liked Succession but think it would have been a lot more fun with a 1,000 year old demon, then Alma Katsu’s Fiend has got you covered.” —Grady Hendrix, author ofWitchcraft for Wayward Girls
“Fiend is Severance with claws. When ambition is entwined with an ancient demonic power, no one in the corporate world – or a mogul’s family – is safe. Alma Katsu reveals the monstrosity of power from every ugly angle, with plenty of scares and surprises.” –Tananarive Due, author of The Reformatory
“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.