A gripping, snappy creature feature from the master of horror noir, perfect for fans of Cassandra Khaw, Charles Stross and Lucy A. Snyder.
Ford and Neuland are paranormal mercenaries—one living, one undead; one of them kills the undead, the other kills the living. When a job goes bad in New York, they head west to wait for the heat to cool down. There, a young woman named Tilda Rosenbloom hires them on behalf of wealthy landowner, Shepherd Mansfield, to track and kill a demon haunting a mansion in remote northern California.
As Ford and Neuland investigate the creature they uncover a legacy of blood, sacrifice and slavery in the house. Forced to confront a powerful creature unlike anything they’ve faced before, they come to learn that the most frightening monster might not be the one they’re hunting…
This witty, fun horror, complete with sharp dialogue, loveable gruff heroes and an original monster is perfect for fans of classic TV, such as Supernatural, Buffy, American Horror Story, and smart horror mashup literature, such as Jason Pargin’s John Dies at the End series, Charles Stross’s The Laundry Files and the Rivers of London series by Ben Aaranovitch.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Richard Kadrey is a New York Times bestselling author whose work has been nominated for both the Locus and BSFA awards. His novel Sandman Slim was included in Amazon’s “100 Science Fiction & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime.” Some of Kadrey’s other books include King Bullet, The Everything Box, The Grand Dark, and Butcher Bird. He also writes for film, games, and comics such as Heavy Metal, Lucifer, and Hellblazer.
9781803363899 | 10 October 2023 | Hardback with dustjacket | $17.99 | 128pp titanbooks.com | @TitanBooks
“A thrilling, inventive, pulpy, bi-coastal romp with a bloody beating heart. The roguishly principled and endearing Ford and Neuland can kill for me anytime. I have a list ready.” Paul Tremblay, author of The Cabin at the End of the World and A Head Full of Ghosts
“This is a perfect collision of haunted house terror and private-eye noir. Dead solid perfect!” Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Cave 13 and Patient Zero
“The Pale House Devil showcases Kadrey’s gift for gritty characters and snappy dialogue, but also his talent for eerie settings and lean, cruel horror.” Cassandra Khaw, author of Nothing But Blackened Teeth
“A snappy, delicious mix of Lovecraftian horror and pulp noir.” Alma Katsu, author of The Hunger and The Fervor
