Coffin Moon

A Novel

De: Keith Rosson

Narrado por: Pete Cross

“This is mind-blowingly good. A horror novel that will keep you awake long after you turn the last page.”—Stephen King

From the author of Fever House and The Devil by Name: a Vietnam veteran and his adopted niece hunt—and are hunted by—the vampire that slaughtered their family.

“Grabs you by the throat and doesn’t relent.”—Cassandra Khaw, author of Nothing But Blackened Teeth

It’s the winter of 1975, and Portland, Oregon, is all sleet and neon. Duane Minor is back home after a tour in Vietnam, a bartender just trying to stay sober; save his marriage with his wife, Heidi; and connect with his thirteen-year-old niece, Julia, now that he’s responsible for raising her. Things aren’t easy, but Minor is scraping by.

Then a vampire walks into his bar and ruins his life.

When Minor crosses John Varley, a killer who sleeps during the day beneath loose drifts of earth and grows teeth in the light of the moon, Varley brutally retaliates by murdering Heidi, leaving Minor broken with guilt and Julia filled with rage. What’s left of their splintered family is united by only one desire: vengeance.

So begins a furious, frenzied pursuit across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. From grimy alleyways to desolate highways to snow-lashed plains, Minor and Julia are cast into the dark orbit of undead children, silver bullet casters, and the bevy of broken men transfixed by Varley’s ferocity. Everyone’s out for blood.

Gritty, unforgettable, and emotionally devastating, Coffin Moon asks what will be left of our humanity when grief transmutes into violence, when monsters wear human faces, and when our thirst for revenge eclipses everything else.

©2025 Keith Rosson (P)2025 Random House Audio

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“Just when I thought I’d read every kind of vampire novel, here comes Keith Rosson with a story that shocks and surprises. Coffin Moon is a gritty, blood-soaked tale of revenge that’s steeped in ’70s grime and grounded in authentic relationships.”—Jason Rekulak, New York Times bestselling author of The Last One at the Wedding

“Epic, horrific, heartbreaking, and written with a punk poet’s soul, Coffin Moon reads like the pre-Near Dark, 1970s vampire novel you always wanted. Be careful what you wish for, though, because this book will leave its mark.”—Paul Tremblay, New York Times bestselling author of Horror Movie and A Head Full of Ghosts

“[Keith Rosson is] horror’s Stephen King replacement.”—CBR

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I mean. it's so freaking good. I wasn't sure what I was going to hear. and I loved every moment

Dark, gritty and heartbreakingly good. Rosson's best book so far.

I was so excited when I found out months ago that Rosson had a new book coming out, and then I found out it was about vampires.

Traditional blood sucking vampires just have never been interesting to me. But, reading what Rosson did with zombies - Fever House and Devil by Name and ghosts - Smoke City, I wanted to see what he did with vampires.

Coffin Moon was one of my most anticipated reads of the year, and Rosson did not disappoint.

The story takes place in the mid to late 70's.
Duane is a Vietnam veteran who is barely holding it together. His wife's niece, 13 yr old Julia, comes to live with Duane and his wife Heidi.
Through Heidi, they have become a family.
That family is brutally ripped apart one night.
Duane and Julia start on a quest for revenge.

The book is all about grief, vengeance, and yes, vampires.

Dark, gritty, violent vampires. But, I was somehow sympathetic to one of the best villains ever, Farley.

It's an emotional roller-coaster ride, with some seriously scary scenes and very descriptive gore.

Rosson excels at character development in this book. His writing style is stunning. The book is fast-paced and extremely unique.

This is his best book yet. I put it in my top 10 books of all time.

Definitely recommend.- Samantha

Meh

I came into Coffin Moon with high hopes, but unfortunately it didn’t deliver. The pacing is uneven, weighed down by repetition and unnecessary sections that add little to the story. The characters felt weak and unconvincing, with drama that often seemed forced rather than earned. Instead of building natural suspense, the narrative relies on coincidences and heavy-handed foreshadowing that ultimately spoil the tension.

While the premise had promise, the execution left the story feeling hollow and forgettable. It never reached the depth or impact I expect from good horror, and the climax fell short of providing any meaningful payoff.