“With her latest, Leede plunges readers deep into an all-too-real apocalyptic nightmare.” 

A strange virus spreads throughout America. The symptom: The infected become feral with lust.

Devout Catholic girl Sophie travels the hellscape of the midwest, desperate to find her family as the world burns.

While trekking across the country, Sophie learns there are much worse fates than dying a virgin …

The end times are coming.

Why we’re excited about this book:

Cj Leede’s first novel grabbed the horror fiction world by the throat and refused to let go. Leede is the author of the multi-award winning Maeve Fly (the Golden Poppy Octavia E. Butler Award and Splatterpunk Award, Best Novel). When not writing, Leede spends time driving the highways of the US. With her latest, Leede plunges readers deep into an all-too-real apocalyptic nightmare. Alma Katsu (The Fervor) says: “With a heart as innocent as that of its heroine, American Rapture is a brave book, a daring book, and most of all, a timely book. It’s terrifying because it’s true. Kudos to CJ Leede.”, Rachel Harrison (So Thirsty) says: “A riveting, sprawling, staggeringly brilliant novel about the horrors of shame and repression and sexual violence and moral panics. American Rapture is a riotous scream and an emotional ode to anyone who has ever hidden their true self under their mattress. Blood-soaked, heart-wrenching, grim and glorious. Leede is a singular talent.”, and Chuck Wendig (Black River Orchard) says: “A blistering, feverish ride through a uniquely American apocalypse. Leede crafts a deeply compelling descent through an unraveling heartland. Sure to rattle the cages of our Puritanical nightmare country.”

Releasing from Tor Nightfire 15 October 2024, American Rapture by CJ Leede is available for pre-order now.

BOB PASTORELLA