VanDeath
by Brian Asman
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Pub Date Sep 22 2026 | Archive Date Oct 06 2026
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Description
From the author of Man, F*ck This House (And Other Disasters)
Two feuding #VanLife influencers must put aside their differences in order to survive when they are stalked by a masked killer in a remote stretch of Death Valley.
Morgan and Jasper are the couple everyone wants to be: beautiful, successful, and constantly mobile. Their #VanLife content has captured the hearts and minds of a million online followers, who all “smash that subscribe button” to watch as the loving couple documents their outdoor adventures.
But it’s all a sham. Their relationship is on the rocks. Jasper doesn’t know Morgan’s trolling the dating apps. Morgan doesn’t know Jasper blew all their earnings on shady crypto investments. What started as a fun way to share their love of nature has turned into a grind. Plus, they’ve also got stalkers: fans whose parasocial obsession with the couple verges on the terrifying.
When Jasper gets a contract to shoot a promo for an upstart granola company at the Ubehebe Crater, a gorgeous but remote section of Death Valley, he talks Morgan into taking a last-minute trip. He’s secretly hoping this trip will not only solve their financial woes but also help them reconcile. But things go wrong immediately. A mysterious black van runs them off the road. Their cameraman seems like a lunatic. And soon, they find themselves stranded in the desert, pursued by a masked killer. Can Morgan and Jasper put aside their differences long enough to survive both the killer and the desert itself?
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9798228704756 |
| PRICE | $29.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 260 |
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Featured Reviews
Brian Asman goes full slashery goodness in this novel that's filled with twists and, especially in the latter half, non stop action.
Jason and Morgan are van life influencers and they've been successful. But their relationship is strained at the moment and they can't find a way to get back on track. Morgan is contemplating leaving him and is unsure about continuing their lifestyle while Jason lost most of their money in a crypto scam unbeknownst to her.
When a granola company offers them a collab deal, he convinces Morgan to take it. They pick a beautiful but remote spot for the deal and this might be what gets them back to how they used to be.
Except for the masked killer who has disabled their van and always seems to be one step ahead. Things are going to get bloody of course!
No good slasher would be complete without the whodunit aspect and as the killer is revealed, it takes an even more horrific turn. Not giving anything away but it's not what you originally thought.
Tense, violent, full of pulse pounding action, I highly recommend it.
Jamie M, Reviewer
Buckle up dearie, for a road trip of a lifetime. Morgan and Jasper find themselves stranded in the middle of the desert. No one can hear their cry for help. All they wanted to do was film content. Now they are trying to survive.
I loved this book. It was steady paced and very easy to read. It gave me the movie “JoyRide” vibes. I would highly recommend this to others.
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