Don't Fear the Reaper

By: Stephen Graham Jones

Narrated by: Isabella Star LaBlanc, Jane Levy, Alexis Floyd, Pete Simonelli, Timothy Andrés Pabon, Marni Penning, Dan Bittner, Corey Brill, Matt Pittenger, Jesse Vilinsky, Migizi Pensoneau, Lee Osorio, Gail Shalan, Alejandro Antonio Ruiz, Angela Goethals

A Locus Award Finalist
NATIONAL BESTSELLER

The electrifying sequel to My Heart Is a Chainsaw and book two of The Indian Lake trilogy from the master of modern horror Stephen Graham Jones finds Jade Daniels returning to Proofrock, Idaho, on the same day as serial killer Dark Mill South launches his gruesome vendetta.

Four years after her tumultuous senior year, Jade Daniels is released from prison right before Christmas when her conviction is overturned. But life beyond bars takes a dangerous turn as soon as she returns to Proofrock. Convicted Serial Killer, Dark Mill South, seeking revenge for thirty-eight Dakota men hanged in 1862, escapes from his prison transfer due to a blizzard, just outside of Proofrock, Idaho.

Dark Mill South’s Reunion Tour began on December 12th, 2019, a Thursday.

Thirty-six hours and twenty bodies later, on Friday the 13th, it would be over.

Don’t Fear the Reaper is the “adrenaline-filled” (Library Journal, starred review) sequel to My Heart Is a Chainsaw from New York Times bestselling author Stephen Graham Jones.

Critic reviews

"A talented cast of narrators performs a horror story involving the survivor of a small-town massacre. Four years after Proofrock, Idaho, was devastated by the horrific murders, Jade attempts to put her traumatic past behind her. When a serial killer escapes during a prison transfer in a blinding storm, another massacre may be on the horizon — unless Jade and her friends can stop it. Every character is voiced by a distinct and capable performer, and a few stand out. Isabella Star LaBlanc imbues Jade with a haunted but headstrong tone and shoulders the bulk of the story with aplomb. For what is essentially a slasher story about a hook-handed killer, the performances are filled with surprising heart."

Excellent sequel

Enjoyed this live letter to slasher films and horror overall. Looking forward to the final book.

Story is good, execution not so much.

This is such a departure from the first book. It’s a bit of a mess with so many points of views. It was hard to keep track of what the as going on. Maybe a second listen might make it better. I don’t know.

Great sequel great cast

I actually enjoyed this more than My Heart is a Chainsaw. Better readers, clearer story. Looking forward to the final book in the trilogy.

I can’t wait for book 3!!!

Great story that kept me guessing the entire time! I love these characters and want a happy ending for them even though final girls can never rest!

Master of slasher

I loved it! Brilliant descriptions and insights into the characters’ minds. Jade is our queen.

Great book!

I enjoyed this book immensely. I definitely recommend it, especially if you like horror stories.

Fantastic!!

I found this author’s trilogy to fill the gaps between Stephen King books and wow, this guy is killing it!!!

Jade and the rest are 10/10

I love that all of the innermost thoughts of all of the characters feels genuine. This may be even more so in the first book. The book is gruesome, heartfelt and perfect for the person who has at least seen a couple of slasher films. It may seem like drinking out of a fire hose if you don’t know at least a couple of slasher movies. This book was heartbreakingly honest and great for any fan.

Perfection!! Check out the cast of readers on the trilogy

I read the first book- listened to the second…but with a cast like this, you’ll want to purchase all 3 books on Audible immediately! Be prepared to set time aside- the writing is addictive, but also the chapters are very long.

incredible

Constant twists and trying to figure things out…and a way to add inconsequential, but so life like, details that make you go “HUH??” and i love him for it