The Destroyer of Worlds

A Return to Lovecraft Country

By: Matt Ruff

Narrated by: Kevin Kenerly

Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins

Publisher's summary

“Another virtuoso blend of horror, action, and humor. . . . Fans will find this a worthy sequel.”—Publishers Weekly

In this thrilling adventure, a blend of enthralling historical fiction and fantastical horror, Matt Ruff returns to the world of Lovecraft Country and explores the meaning of death, the hold of the past on the present, and the power of hope in the face of uncertainty.

Summer, 1957. Atticus Turner and his father, Montrose, travel to North Carolina to mark the centennial of their ancestor’s escape from slavery, but an encounter with an old nemesis leads to a life-and-death pursuit.

Back in Chicago, George Berry is diagnosed with cancer and strikes a devil’s bargain with the ghost of Hiram Winthrop, who promises a miracle cure—but only if George brings Winthrop back from the dead.

Fifteen-year-old Horace Berry, reeling from the killing of a close friend, joins his mother, Hippolyta, and her friend Letitia Dandridge on a trip to Nevada for The Safe Negro Travel Guide. But Hippolyta has a secret—and far more dangerous—agenda that will take her and Horace to the far end of the universe and bring a new threat home to Letitia’s doorstep.

Hippolyta isn’t the only one keeping secrets. Letitia’s sister, Ruby, has been leading a double life as her white alter ego, Hillary Hyde. Now, the supply of magic potion she needs to transform herself is nearly gone, and a surprise visitor throws her already tenuous situation into complete chaos.

Yet these troubles are soon eclipsed by the return of Caleb Braithwhite. Stripped of his magic and banished from Chicago at the end of Lovecraft Country, he’s found a way back into power and is ready to pick up where he left off. But first he has a score to settle . . .

©2023 Matt Ruff (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers

Matt Ruff!!!

This story was as good as Lovecraft Country! I loved revisiting my favorite characters. HBO messed up when they got rid of this show.

Long Awaited Return

I loved Lovecraft Country and I loved this return. Hopefully more to come one day.

A strong sequel, but not quite as good

Though I loved revisiting the world and characters of Lovecraft Country, which is one of my all-time favorite horror novels, this book didn't quite capture my imagination as well, probably largely because it had so much less horror.

Better Than the original Lovecraft Country Series

I wondered if there would ever be the sequel to the HBO series and found this story line even MORE engrossing than the series.

Kept me totally entertained and involved wondering what to expect next.

FINE WORK Matt Ruff!

Loved this return trip to Lovecraft Country

The original book is easily my favorite and most listened to audibobook. Kevin Kennerlys narration was fantastic, then and now so great to hear him voicing the Berry's and Turner's again .

I got through the story in 2 days, just wanted to know what was next, and was not disappointed.

I'll definitely be listening to it again soon. If you loved the first book, you'll definitely enjoy this one.

Action packed and full of wonder

The book follows the strange and wonderful path of sci fiction and fantasy!
I'm waiting on the next installation!

This book is a must read!

I’ve read live craft country and when this came out I just had to read it I’m hoping he comes out with another

An excellent sequel

I absolutely loved this book. I did love the first book more with how the story was delivered almost as short stories that all flowed together, but this was one of the best follow ups to a book as amazing as Lovecraft country is. The pace and development was perfect. never a dull moment.

Great sequel

Great sequel, although the change in pronunciation of Hippolyta made me want to yell “Hi-PAW-lit-uh, not Hippo-LIGHT-uh!” every time I heard it. Ha!

A Great Return!

I had no idea we were getting a follow up book, returning to Lovecraft Country. I heard nothing about it until the day it was published. So great to spend more time with these much loved characters. I look forward to further adventures. I love this one just as much as the first book in what I hope to be a long running series.