Fever House started off really strong. Its character development and intro were all making this look like it could be a great read. It lost a lot though because the middle area started to drag badly, the pacing just wasn’t there and my attention started to drift a bit. Sadly it never really regained itself after that for me, so the promising beginning ended up being the only thing I really enjoyed.

Note: arc provided by the publisher via netgalley in exchange for honest review

This is metal.

Like, I’m not even sure how to describe it. It’s horror and crime and raw, screaming intensity.

It’s definitely gruesome at times and extremely fast paced, yet doesn’t sacrifice character development at all. Our characters (good, bad & indefinable), were so perfectly realized.

The book is an experience – and it’s a good one!

Loved this and want more.

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Ahh where to start with this one? I want to preface this by saying this isn’t my normal type of book, & that I went in almost blind, which lead to a very interesting reading experience, & being a bit surprised, which was fun. This is one of those books that reads like an action movie (& probably would make a good one!)- it is brutal, intense, and has some of the most gruesome body gore/horror I’ve ever read. The characters are all fully fleshed out- although John Bonner remained a bit of a mystery and didn’t feel quite as complete as the rest of the characters in my opinion. And the writing is truly beautiful at times, full of emotion and vividly captured feeling. I absolutely loved the characters of Katherine Moriarty, Nick Coffin, and Hutch Holtz. The relationship between Katherine and her son was so well-done, all of the love and tenderness captured right there along with that ever-present sense of duty and obligation a child might feel about a parent experiencing mental health issues or trauma, both of them aware that Katherine was once, and possibly could be again, so much more than she has become now that she’s a recluse suffering from intense agoraphobia. Some of the sections relating to their relationship & who she had been in her younger days actually made me tear up which was wholly unexpected. The setting of the city was vivid and impactful, especially once the Fever House began. That being said, I did at times feel like the story was dragging & that there were some pacing issues. The character of Rachmann seemed almost like he was just thrown in out of nowhere, & I found it hard to believe/understand why Nick was blithely boarding planes in his quest to find his mother, instead of maybe taking more decisive action? Nick’s journey kind of messed up the pacing for me- I felt like Katherine’s timeline was so intense and then we would be dropped back into low gear when we got to Nick’s perspective. Obviously he had a sense of urgency to find his mother- but I don’t know that it was expressed in the most believable way. And the ending also left something to be desired… I felt like the author did a whole bunch of amazing work to get us to that point, and then just kind of left us hanging right when the action really got good.

Overall, I did enjoy this novel! Some of the pacing issues took me out of being fully immersed in the story, but I still loved the writing style and most of the character development. Before I got to the end, it was sitting around 4 stars out of 5 for me, but by the end, I decided it was more of a 3.5 star read for me. Rounding up to 4 for Goodreads! Thank you so much to NetGalley, the publisher and author for a free ebook in exchange for a honest review!

Firstly things first… the book cover — incredible and so fitting for this book and genre! Secondly, I ate this entire book up! This entire book had me shook by the end. This book was a wild ride and I literally did not want to set it down.

Page after page we follow characters through this creepy, twisted and dark plot/story that is so detailed and so well written it makes you feel like you’re immersed right along with it all. I loved the perfect mix of horror and mystery!

The book made me question everything I had thought up until the very last page. I will absolutely be anticipating the release of this book to own the physical copy and will forever be recommending this to all my horror fanatic friends. Perfection is what I would call this book.

This devil-fueled, black-ops, rock 'n' roll zombie apocalypse is propelled by Rosson's deft prose and an emphasis on character development. Fever House is elevated horror without the pretension. Some readers might be a little put off by the cliffhanger ending, but getting there is a journey worth taking. Highly recommended.

Thank you net galley for this early read.

However it wasn't for me. I loved the 1st half of the book, I couldn't put it down. The 2nd half however took me 3 weeks to push through it. It completely changed pace and story line in my opinion. In the beginning it is set in the present time of the back during the main story. Then chapter after chapter was characters back stories and very drawn out and boring. Upon getting to the end I still felt most of the character back stories were very irrelevant. As well as the end left so many questions unanswered I would've rather had a longer ending placed in the present time of the story. Explaining more about the actually story line. I still have so many questions and while I loved the idea of the book and story did not love the mid change in trajectory and quick vague ending.

Wow! Such an interesting book…starts off Sopranos-esque and turns paranormal horror very quickly! Loved it! Great pace and amazing characters! Very well written, will definitely follow this author for future stories!!

I read this book in two days because I kept turning the page to discover what happens next. It is a real page-turner with twists, turns, and well-written characters that I was actively rooting for. It was a little grotesque in some parts, but overall I really enjoy this and look forward to reading more from this author.

Fever House is a great new addition to zombie apocalypse lit. Author Rosson manages to weave character arcs across and under and within one another, a dazzling show that all comes together at the very end (where I have to admit, I wanted less of an opening for a sequel, but I know authors are pushed for sequels to everything nowadays). Read this and revel in the gutters, the government cars, the cheap diners, the once-posh apartment, and, most of all, the brains of the characters and the brilliance of the idea of the remnants and their powers.

Such a smart, badass story. Incredible writing all around. Everyone should keep an eye out for this book.

Fever House is gripping story full of raw emotion and laced with devilish terror.

A pair of thugs, trying to be badass, but each with their own endearing insecurities, show up at a job at the wrong house at the wrong time. As they try and collect what is owed to their boss, they encounter a severed hand. No physical contact is required to feel it...the pull, the grip, the hold that takes over the two bad guys and changes their lives forever.

The story progresses, bringing in many players and settings. Each character is well developed, pulling the reader into their individual plights. The overarching connection, the hand, spreads its evil hold, pulling the many people together down a dark path filled with terrifying and violent events. There are a lot of people to keep track of, however, the author does an impeccable job at switching points of view quickly and clearly.

Events unfolds. Chaos grows. The pieces start to come together, slowly and effectively building the intrigue of the reader. Each time something is revealed, the scope of the horrific events heightens, leaving the reader clinging to the pages, wanting to know what will happen next. The putting together of the pieces is a delight for readers that like to be involved in figuring out what the hell is going on.

The core set of characters are extremely well developed, full of humanity and raw emotion. The strange occurrences are infused with unsettling terror. The writing is intelligent, full and satisfying.

Fever House is not a quick, easy read, but rather an immersive, in depth experience for the serious horror addict. Despite the breadth of existing work that applies the underlying concept - an infectious disease turning humans into animals that turn on each other - it is well executed in Fever House. Furthermore, the root cause of this infectious terror is unique, fresh and creative.

The ending is an explosive and surprising treat for the reader that committed to this deep journey in terrifying evil.

Fever House is a horror/suspense novel by Keith Rosson. The story begins with two hired guns who are charged with retrieving a sum of money for the guy that hired them. At this point, it feels like a crime novel—thugs with guns, seedy apartments, drugged-out junkies that owe money.

That is, until the severed hand shows up. The severed hand that makes people violent and insane. Then things go downhill REAL FAST.

Fever House takes a sharp turn solidly into the horror wheelhouse. It’s gory, it’s creepy, and it’s compulsively readable. There’s rock and roll, the occult, biting, mystery, and an ending that left me breathless wanting to find out what was going to happen.

In short, I LOVED THIS. It took a bit for the tale to build momentum, but once it did, I couldn’t put it down. If you’re a fan of horror, you’re going to want to read this when it drops on August 15, 2023.

Such a unique and fun premise for a book. It was creepy, gritty, and addictive. This is probably one of my favorite horror reads this year.

While this had a really interesting premise with a solid lineup of characters, I still really struggled to stay attentive while reading.

Some characters just felt like page fillers, the story meandered, segueing into unnecessary backstories and details.

I had to push myself to stay focussed and try to finish this book, so unfortunately I just can’t give it a higher rating.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and Random House Publishing for a copy.

This book was dark, weird, and gory. If you are into that, then this is the book for you. It kind of gave me Boondock Saint vibes here and there. Thank you to the publisher for approving me to read this on NetGalley!

Very surprised by what I got out of this book. Never slowed down throughout the whole thing and it just kept going with action and story and scares. High recommendation, read this.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for this ARC! Fever House is an adrenaline filled ride from the first chapter to the last one. The writing is fast paced and in your face! I absolutely loved this book and it reminded me a lot of Pulp Fiction at times. This book is full of gore, guns and a few body parts along the way. This was my first read by Keith Rosson, but certainly not my last!

I must admit that trying to describe this amazing novel is difficult. But I also have to say that I loved it and it will be in my "best of" list for 2023.

It's a noir-ish tale that goes to completely unexpected places. Gangsters, black ops government agencies, a punk rock band, a severed hand, a detached eyeball, and an audio recording with a subliminal message are all included in this novel.

It's the way in which the author puts them altogether that really makes this book stand out. Fever House is a good name because this is like a fever dream in book form but one that still flows and ebbs so well that, when we're reading it, it makes sense.

The characters are absolutely in the spotlight here and each one is given their due in such a way that it never feels like any of them are disposable. In fact, we learn about some of them and grow attached until the author kills them in some very unexpected ways. It's so visceral when it happens that it feels like a gut punch when that happens.

This is one of those books that you'll be glad to sink back into when you take a break. It begs to be read and experienced and I think it's better to go in blind. It's definitely a great horror novel and I think it's going to be talked about by a lot of people once it releases. I give it my highest recommendation.

Wow. Just Wow. What a wild ride this book was. It's dark and twisted in a really delicious way. It kept me guessing. This really speaks to the downfall of humanity. Even when secret government agencies set out to keep us safe, pride and ego will usually win out to the detriment of us all. Evil lives in this literary tour de force. It's got everything you could ever want; action, horror, supernatural forces, secret government agencies, zombie mobs, etc. Need I say more?!

What a ride! This would be a great movie. I love Katherine (we have the same name, & I'm the same age as Nick. I appreciate my name being given to an aging rockstar). The devotion to her son & vice versa contrasts wonderfully with the chaos & evil of everything else. I did feel a bit cheated with the ending. The reveal was good but it ended too abruptly for my taste. Overall a great read


SPOILERS:
What was Michael?? An angel, I assume, but I feel like I'm missing something. Also, who helped Matthew? The devil?