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American Rapture

by CJ Leede

A virus sweeps America, leaving the infected feral with lust. A young Catholic woman crosses the burning Midwest, searching for her family as civilisation collapses.

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The instant USA Today bestseller from CJ Leede, author of Maeve Fly ―a scorching and sweeping new novel about the end of the world as we know it.

“A blistering, feverish ride through a uniquely American apocalypse. " ―Chuck Wendig, New York Times bestselling author

Named one of the Best Horror Books of 2024 ( Esquire, Vulture, Paste, ScreenRant, and Literary Hub) • A GoodReads and Publishers Weekly Editors' Pick • An Indie Next Pick • A Splatterpunk Award Finalist!

A virus is spreading across America, transforming the infected and making them feral with lust.

Sophie, a good Catholic girl, must traverse the hellscape of the midwest to try to find her family while the world around her burns. Along the way she discovers there are far worse fates than dying a virgin…

The end times are coming .

Also by CJ Leede : Maeve Fly

First published: 2024
Publisher: Tor Nightfire
Pages: 400
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Disturbing: Upsetting ideas and lingering psychological impact.
Weird: Surreal, strange and reality-bending elements.

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