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Death Spell
by David Sodergren
It’s no secret that David Sodergren’s work always, and I mean always, delivers for me. Death Spell is yet another brilliant addition to my growing list of favorites. It’s clear he teamed up with his old pal Carl to conjure one of his most brutal, disgusting, and gloriously splattery books to date. And yet, like all of Sodergren’s work, even the wildest ride carries meaning and packs a powerful message.
Death Spell is a perfectly timed bloodbath.
Meet Ron - a billionaire who’s clawed his way up the corporate ladder through the only logical means: Black Magic. He’s a “devoted” father to Vivienne, his bratty, entitled daughter who’s the living embodiment of “But daddyyyy!!” Think baby pink velour Juicy sweatsuits, a permanently scowling pout, and an attitude you can smell from a mile away. Ron has given Vivienne everything money can buy. But what she wants now is something even he can’t provide: for her ex-boyfriend, movie star Nick Pulaski, to fall back in love with her.
The problem? Nick is happily building a life with his current girlfriend, Carol. So naturally, Ron and Vivienne head to the lush, perilous rainforests of Thailand with one goal…to make sure that love story ends before it can truly begin.
As with all of David’s work, the care he puts into cultural research shines through. His portrayal of Thai settings, customs, home design, and traditional use of color feels intentional and respectful, never shallow or exploitative. It’s this attention to detail - alongside his trademark gore and wit - that makes Sodergren’s horror so satisfying. You’re not just getting a blood-soaked story; you’re getting sharp social commentary that hits where it needs to.
Death Spell had me laughing, gagging, and gasping. It’s wildly creative, darkly hilarious, and crafted by one of the most inventive voices in horror today. Huge thanks to David for trusting me with a beta read once again. Every one of these opportunities makes me a better writer, reader, and reviewer.
OUT MAY 1ST!
Death Spell is a perfectly timed bloodbath.
Meet Ron - a billionaire who’s clawed his way up the corporate ladder through the only logical means: Black Magic. He’s a “devoted” father to Vivienne, his bratty, entitled daughter who’s the living embodiment of “But daddyyyy!!” Think baby pink velour Juicy sweatsuits, a permanently scowling pout, and an attitude you can smell from a mile away. Ron has given Vivienne everything money can buy. But what she wants now is something even he can’t provide: for her ex-boyfriend, movie star Nick Pulaski, to fall back in love with her.
The problem? Nick is happily building a life with his current girlfriend, Carol. So naturally, Ron and Vivienne head to the lush, perilous rainforests of Thailand with one goal…to make sure that love story ends before it can truly begin.
As with all of David’s work, the care he puts into cultural research shines through. His portrayal of Thai settings, customs, home design, and traditional use of color feels intentional and respectful, never shallow or exploitative. It’s this attention to detail - alongside his trademark gore and wit - that makes Sodergren’s horror so satisfying. You’re not just getting a blood-soaked story; you’re getting sharp social commentary that hits where it needs to.
Death Spell had me laughing, gagging, and gasping. It’s wildly creative, darkly hilarious, and crafted by one of the most inventive voices in horror today. Huge thanks to David for trusting me with a beta read once again. Every one of these opportunities makes me a better writer, reader, and reviewer.
OUT MAY 1ST!