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Great book! It had all the fears of growing up. Make a choice. Turn the page or close the book. Enter the darkness if you wish!

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Unfortunately I was unable to download this book before the archive date, so I'm not able to leave a review. I look forward to reading and reviewing books by this author in the future.

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This was flippin fantastic!!! I love the craziness that this book gives along with gross and just outrageous aspects that make you say WHAT?? I loved it!! I loved that I was entertained the whole time and absolutely could not put this book down!!

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FEVER HOUSE is a fever dream, mashing together genres and tones and moods to a gloriously messy and thrilling result. Bonkers in all the best ways.

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It seems as though I'm in the minority of this one. While Fever House definitely has elements of the occult, I did not get the creeping crawling feeling I normally would expect from a horror-esque novel. Maybe I came into this with a misunderstanding of what the story would hold, but it just didn't hit like I had hoped it would.

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I can't believe I sat on this for so long, this was AMAZING. This was so well executed and I can't wait to jump into the second book.

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Fever House by Keith Rosson absolutely rips. From the very start, the pace is breakneck, and you need to get on board or you're getting left behind. A severed hand with an appetite for destruction, a seedy government agency, an aging former rockstar, and what's (maybe) an angel seen like they should have nothing in common, and yet the way all of their stories come together is so satisfying, so intriguing, that I was truly clinging to every single word.

Horror lovers rejoice, this one doesn't pull any punches and all the gruesome bits come with satisfying plot to back them up. There's a reason for everything in this book, even if it takes a while for those reasons to become clear. Trust the process--Rosson won't ever let you down.

This is a new favorite for me, and I'm looking forward to checking out the sequel soon. That ending left me with a fever, and the only cure? More Fever House, duh.

Thank you to Random House Publishing and Netgalley for the eArc of this book!

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This one started off really good, but about half way through I started to lose interest. I found it interesting enough to continue and it got a lot better towards the end and ended with a real cliffhanger. So I immediately started the second book in the series. This one was a bit too long but still a good read. The second book was a lot better and tied up all the back stories. This series is recommended to lovers of horror and conspiracy theories. 3.5 stars rounded down due to being a bit too long and rambling too keep my interest throughout.

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I really enjoyed Fever House, but I acknowledge that it won’t be for everyone. It’s a sprawling saga that starts out as a crime thriller before morphing into a supernatural horror novel about government conspiracies, complicated families, aging punk rockers, apocalyptic subliminal messaging, and a hand that allegedly belongs to the devil. And that really only scratches the surface. It’s a very difficult book to describe, but all of the elements somehow work so perfectly together, all wrapped up in a violent, gory, fun package.

It’s a long book, but Keith Rosson (and Xe Sands’ excellent narration) kept me engaged the entire time. It’s well-plotted and action-forward, while also delving into the characters’ backstories without letting up on the relentless pacing. There’s an ensemble cast of characters, and they’re all richly-developed and interesting. This is one of the rare instances where I was invested in all of the characters and the various storylines equally.

Fever House is the first book of a duology (the second, The Devil By Name, comes out later this year), and unfortunately it ends rather abruptly. Even after spending so much time with this book, I wasn’t ready for it to be over, so I can’t wait to see how this weird, wild tale concludes in book two.

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Keith Rosson's *Fever House* is a gripping blend of horror and suspense that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Rosson’s atmospheric writing and unsettling plot create a chilling tale that lingers long after the last page. The novel's haunting narrative and intricate character dynamics make it a standout in the genre.

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This one takes a while to wrap your head around but it is a fun process along the way. You work to figure out who everyone is, how are they connected, and what is going on but the situations are wild and the characters are so enigmatic you just can’t imagine who are the good guys, or even if there are any good guys.
Then things start clicking. This goes from “what is this? Some kind of horror noir?” to “omg, this is a cursed object that everyone wants to get their hands on!”

The main thing is Keith Rosson knows how to nail an ending. All of his books that I’ve read have left me with a book hangover

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Fever House is a fever dream of leg breakers, severed hands, secret government agencies, washed up musicians, angelic-like beings, and ultimately zombies, well zombie like creatures. This book is weird and all over the place and smashes together a few different genres but it Rosson manages to tie it all together (somehow, it's a bit of a frenetic read which lends to the overall feeling of the book). Overall this book is hard to describe, bloody, violent, and weird but I really enjoyed it and will definitely pick up the follow up novel . Thanks to NetGalley & Random House for the free e-book.

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Fever House is the poster child of a book that found me at the right time. I was this👌to being in a slump when I decided to open this perfectly weird book.

We’ve got a severed hand that impacts , rougue government agencies, and a punk band’s tragedy. It was gritty, ruthless, and really made me sit back and ask myself, “What if this is really happening?”

It certain areas of this book, it’s a stretch. But in others? I could 100% see our government going to these lengths for their own gain because in countless ways they already do. The ending is just… wow.

We have a few consistent points of view we read from but others get thrown into the mix throughout along with classified government reports or excerpts from interviews. As things progress this format gave us a deep insight to random elements we see in horror a lot but not directly from that point of view. I’d love to tell you what points of view because it’s honestly epic but it’s best to be surprised.

It’s just all around a good time. I can easily say this is one of my favorite reads this year and the only thing that could top it is the sequel. Which I’m hoping to get back to soon 🤞🏻

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One of the most enjoyable books I've read in awhile! I seriously couldn't put this one down. Love the author's writing style and found all of the characters captivating.

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There's something eerie about the narrator's voice. I don't think I've ever faced another one like this book. Fantastically unique, most definitely creepy in a way all horror fan wants to feel. It was a roller coaster ride that I never wanted to get off of. Thank you for letting me read this early! I apologize for the late review. Highly recommend.

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4 stars!

Keith Rosson's "Fever House" is a frenetic, bloody, multiple POV horror novel that is unrelenting in its fervor. What a wild ride and a unique take on the genre! Do not read spoilers before reading this book!!! I think Rosson's use of various POVs is executed flawlessly. Another less capable author may have botched this, but Rosson really sells it and makes it his own. The characters make this book as successful as it is as readers follow many different people as they come into possession (HA!) of a disembodied hand that makes them murderous and ravenous. What follows is wonderfully devilish. His use of disgusting words and sick phrases paints a visceral, nasty, gritty picture of what's happening here. I found this book to be well paced, the perfect length, and quite compelling. I found myself unable to put this one down. I can't wait for the next book!

Thank you to NetGalley, Keith Rosson, and Random House Publishing Group for the complimentary ARC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for this review.

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A wild ride that I was SUPER into for the first 25%, but ultimately, it wasn't as thrilling as I wanted. Still, I really enjoyed the voice and tone here — I'll definitely be looking out for more Keith Rosson.

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This was awesome. Gruesome, brutal, and relentless. This is definitely an author I'll be watching and I can't wait to see where the story goes in the upcoming sequel.

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This is a great book. I had the author, Keith Rosson, on my podcast "Rock & Roll Nightmares" to talk about it.

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One thing about this book is it’ll sink its little grubby fingers right into you… almost like it’s a metaphysical force captivating your attention.

This book has a mix of horror, gore, conspiracy, and WTF moments that will keep you hooked. I knew as soon as Don disappeared all hell was about to break loose.

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