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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 🤞🏻

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

What a pleasant surprise in the horror/crime genre! I haven't read a horror book in a while so I came into it not knowing what to expect. I felt like I was reading the script to a movie - and a good one at that!
Things center around a severed hand that makes people around it lose their minds and do crazy, sometimes horrible things. The characters were so well developed and quite enjoyable. Due to the horror nature of the book, I caution against getting too attached to them though!
There are a lot of characters, and at first I had a hard time juggling them all. It got easier as I kept reading.
Great, solid addition to the genre and thankful for the ARC!

Fever House (August 2023) is book one in a two-book series (a duology). Like many of Rosson’s novels, Fever House is not easily categorized. It is a dark gritty crime story, but also a horror story and an apocalyptic survival story.

Fever House starts out with Hutch and Tim “killing time, waiting for some poor guy to come home so they can terrify him and, if necessary, perform grievous harm to the fragile architecture of the man’s body.” In short, they are debt enforcers, tough guys, hoods. Hutch is the philosopher of the two as if either of them ever obtained a degree in deep thought and he is amazed at the kinds of people they encounter in their line of work and how often they are just ordinary guys who have run into stupid trouble. “They’re both a wrong look away from going back to prison.” And often collecting either goes quickly or it means making a guy’s face into a pulped mess. Their boss is Peach Serrano. “Life runs the table and you just try to keep up.”

And everything changes, no just for them, but for everybody, when their collection nets them a paper bag with a freaking hand in it. The hand we later learn is one of three artifacts that are perhaps better off never touched. It is a terrible power that emanates from it, making bloodlust and violence commonplace.

And, there is a black ops agency sending out John Bonner to track down the hand. It is perhaps, though, the devil’s hand, isn’t it? You know, a disembodied hand that can make you want to chop your own hand off and try to replace it with – this special hand. It’s that kind of hand.

Nick Coffin is the man of the moment, though, because (and get that appropriate name) he gets the hand and keeps it. But Nick’s parents are Katherine Moriarty and Matthew Coffin, and they were in Blank Letters, the band. Matthew though took a dive into the river from a high bridge some years earlier. That just leaves Katherine to look after things and she has a phobia where she cannot leave the area of their apartment which limits her movements once the apartment is raided by black ops operatives looking for the hand, the devil’s artifact.

But that leaves two more artifacts, the eye and the voice. And the fever that will burn the world. This novel brilliantly starts out as a run-of-the-mill crime story, but just keeps getting crazier and crazier as you fall down the rabbit hole and realize that there is no way out but forward.

This was one of the most badass books I have read in awhile! A special thanks to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to enjoy it. It was definitely metal! Rock on.

Fever House is a bit of an uncontrolled wild ride, as Hutch discovers a missing hand and quickly looks to offload it. The characters are varied, and the plot keeps building toward a conclusion. It is a bit easy to get lost in all the characters, government group, occult type discussions and the chaotic plot. It is an interesting story though, so I needed to finish the book!

#FeverHouse #NetGalley.

FUN fun fun fun!! fast-paced, super entertaining, i couldn't wait to see where this was headed next after each chapter.

Freaky! I had to read it in daylight, which is always a sign for a great horror book. Loved the combo of a rock band with Satanic tendencies. Love how each chapter is labeled with who it is about since that helped me keep track. Hutch is my fav--badass who tries so hard to solve things at the end. I ended up hating Nick's dad Matthew since he seems weak. The dark-op government groups that track down the remnants is awesome and will make the conspiracy nuts happy. The design of the book is great, too!