Fever House by Keith Rosson was absolutely wonderfully disturbing and the thought of diving into The Devil by Name was terrifying but in such a good way. The Devil by Name did not disappoint and could almost be said to be better than its predecessor.
Five years after the event that drove most of the global population to madness, the world is overrun with the “fevered”—once-human, zombielike creatures drawn indiscriminately to violence and murder. In a campaign to re-stabilize the country, the massive corporation known as Terradyne Industries has merged with the U.S. government in a partnership of dubious motives, quarantining major American cities behind towering walls and corralling the afflicted there with the hope, they say, of developing a vaccine.
In this sequel to Fever House, The Devil by Name introduces us to a few new characters while we get to revisit a couple of old ones taking us on an emotional rollercoaster navigating the post-apocalyptic world. The characters complexity and depth continues the stellar character development by Keith Rosson in this duology.
Rosson takes the violence, bloodshed and creepy supernatural horror to new heights in The Devil by Name. He does not shy away from the darker aspects of humanity in a world where survival is the number one goal. The tension on each page is suspenseful as we face unimaginable challenges and confront inner demons. The pacing is on point keeping us going to the very last page wondering what would happen next.
With these two books, Rosson has done a fantastic job of world-building that is described in vivid detail and allows us to immerse ourselves in the book. As we are told in the solicitation for this book, The Devil by Name is truly both gruesome and beautiful. Rosson paints a bleak yet captivating picture of society on the brink of collapse, where every decision could mean life or death.
The Devil by Name by Keith Rosson is a terrifying sequel to Fever House and conclusion to the duology. Rosson gives us outstanding characters, vivid scenery and plenty of gruesome violence to deliver a powerful novel. While Fever House was a fantastic addition to the genre, The Devil by Name may have done something that is rare, surpassing its predecessor in terms of storytelling, character development, and sheer excitement.
The Devil by Name hits bookstores everywhere on September 10, 2024. The audiobook narrated by Xe Sands is available via Libro.fm!
