This book 2 in the Fever House Duology picks up about five years after the first. Many of the same characters return and the writing style is similar to Fever House with multiple narrators and a variety of documents.

Magnificently gross, the hand, the voice and the eye make up three remnants of insidious power. They possess chilling abilities to compel people to do violent and abhorrent things. When The Devil by Name starts we are dropped into the lives and politics surrounding an attempt at reforming Amercan society as it was before "the message". Parts of this book are so magnificently brutal that they left me queasy. I couldn't put it down. If you are a fan of creature features, apocalyptic and zombie novels this duology is a must read.

I felt this was a solid follow up to book 1, Fever House, which I absolutely loved! There's still the dark and twisted storyline you'd expect from this series and this story even expands on the zombies which was great.

Thank you NetGalley, Keith Rosson and Random House for the ARC of book 2!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing. I loved this one as much as the first one! An apocalyptic thriller full of violence and blood! I’ve never had so much scary fun reading a book! The plot was great, pacing was perfect, and the characters were fantastic as usual. Great conclusion.

This book 2 in the Fever House Duology picks up about five years after the first. Many of the same characters return and the writing style is similar to Fever House with multiple narrators and a variety of documents.

Magnificently gross, the hand, the voice and the eye make up three remnants of insidious power. They possess chilling abilities to compel people to do violent and abhorrent things. When The Devil by Name starts we are dropped into the lives and politics surrounding an attempt at reforming Amercan society as it was before "the message". Parts of this book are so magnificently brutal that they left me queasy. I couldn't put it down. If you are a fan of creature features, apocalyptic and zombie novels this duology is a must read.

I enjoyed Fever House but this one fell flat for me. I know I am absolutely in the minority. It just didn’t have the same focus that previous book had. I felt the story tried to capture too many points of view making to seem a bit aimless. Again many liked this book, it just wasn’t for me. Thanks to NetGalley for a chance to read and review this book.

Oh Keith, you sick bastard (she says lovingly). Stumbling upon Fever House was such a unique experience, quite like reading the love baby story of Stephen King and Chuck Palahniuk. And luckily for readers, The Devil By Name doesn’t pull any punches and truly blesses us with a solid sequel.

If you loved Fever House, The Devil By Name is truly a continuation that makes you want to read them back to back so it’s just one long book. Through the use of multiple POVs we get saints and sinners alike in a world gone completely to shit. The trifecta of the devils artifacts are abound in the world and wreaking a true hell on earth.

The quick paced, action packed plethora of weirdness ensues keeping readers on their tippiest of toes. I was gasping out loud, widening my eyes, and reacting to this novel like watching a horror punk apocalypse movie in theaters. I’m now a Keith Rosson fan through and through and will devour whatever he decides to serve us next.

DEVIL BY NAME picks up five years after the events in FEVER HOUSE, which lead to a kind of zombie apocalypse. The hand, the eye, and the voice are still in play, as well as hope, in the form of a brand new character.

There are several scenes in DEVIL BY NAME that will haunt my nightmares. Rather than being gratuitous, those scenes paint the story world blood red and void black while contributing to character development. DEVIL BY NAME creates a realistic and horrifying post-apocalyptic world.

Rosson is a master at creating memorable characters and rich, multifaceted storylines. The duology uses multiple points of view and fully immerses the reader in the thought processes of those trying to save the world and those willing to burn it down for their own interests. One of my favorite parts of DEVIL BY NAME was getting into the head of Matthew Coffin via his archival notebooks.

The duology incorporates multiple horror tropes yet Rosson gives each a fresh spin. The epilogue does a nice job of wrapping things up while giving the reader plenty to think about regarding the fates of those who survive.

Rosson wastes no time recapping the events in the first book, but I found it easy to get acclimated into the story world. As someone who sometimes likes to read a series out of order, I recommend reading FEVER HOUSE first.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thanks to Random House, an imprint and division of Penguin Random House LLC, for providing an Advance Reader Copy via NetGalley.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for this epic opportunity to read, rate and review this arc which will be available wide on Sept 10, 2024!

Book 2!!! Ahhhh! Loved it. I had a bloody good time with this book. The wit and banter written was top notch, the action scenes were crisp and the plot never ever let me down.

If you liked Fever House, you are gonna LOVE The Devil By Name. I devoured this book!

The supernatural horror and violence continues in the post-apocalyptic world. As a vaccine is trying to be developed to cure/prevent the fevered, bloodshed, horror and governmental conspiracy are spreading. Rosson continues the story with some old players from the first novel but introduces two new characters into this world of madness whom I fell in love with, Naomi and Dean. I couldn't wait to get to their chapters. Buckle up because this is a bloody outrageous ride. Easily one of my favorite reads of the year and I wish I could read the duology for the first time again!

Take The Road, add a government conspiracy dwelling in the shadows, and put on Minor Threat in the background, and you have a glimmer of what Rosson pulls off in The Devil by Name. This book manages to continue the story from Fever House without putting its feet in any of the established footprints the first book made. In truth, it reads less like a sequel and more like the landing strip for a wholly developed idea. While the ideas and characters evolve, the tempo remains breakneck, and you won't find a dull moment or an ounce of fat. Keith Rosson has crafted something truly spectacular and terrifying.

"The Devil by Name" arrives with a lot of expectations. As the sequel to the fantastic "Fever House", which ended with a lot to tie up, the book needed to answer the questions set up by "Fever House" without just being another retread over the same ground. I'm here to tell fans of Keith Rosson's previous book that the author has absolutely crushed expectations with his follow up. "The Devil by Name" gives you most of the answers you wanted at the end of "Fever House" while presenting us with new characters and a plot that feels organically connected to the first novel. Rosson again gives heft to all of his characters, protagonist and antagonists alike, and delivers a horror novel that is both terrifying and hopeful in equal measure. It's a testament to the author's grasp on his characters that we care deeply about what happens to them and about the choices they make. As darkly funny as "Fever House" and painted on a much broader canvas, "The Devil by Name" might be one of my favorite books of 2024. Thanks to Net Galley and Random House for providing the ARC.

Thank you for this ARC!

A very compelling sequel to Fever House! Keith developed the characters better and the story was easier to follow.

It’s not often you read a sequel that’s as good or better than the original, but The Devil by Name is just that good.

The unputdownable factor is a 10. Great characters, a unique story, and truly scary moments make this one of the best horror stories I’ve read in a long time. I gave Fever House an enthusiastic 5 stars, and I give the same to this one.

This one zombie-walks onto shelves September 10th.
A huge thank you to Random House & NetGalley for the advance copy.

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.

Way better than the first one! The writer developed the characters better and the story was easier to follow. If you love cult classic punk inspired zombie books. This one is for you!

The Devil By Name is a compelling sequel that surpasses its predecessor in pacing and flow. While it sacrifices some of the punk charm that defined Fever House, it makes up for it with stronger character development and a more engaging narrative. Overall, its gripping, well-crafted, and a must read for those that enjoyed Fever House.

The Devil by Name picks up a few years after the chaos at the end of Fever House, and the world is very different.
It took me a few pages to connect with some of the characters at the beginning of the story, as they were not the ones I had connected with in Fever House. It all worked out because I quickly got on board with the new focus.
Possessed body parts, minor demons, corporate conspiracies, road trips, and end-of-the-world situations; were all written amazingly well.
Fever House and The Devil by Name were the first books I read by Keith Rosson, but they will not be my last.

Before you start this bad boy go ahead and read the 1st book called Fever House!!
This book takes place 5years later after “the message” was put out to terrorize the entire planet! Everyone is trying to rebuild society while a certain company (from the first book) is still on the path of sinister plans.
A few of the characters from the first book make their way into this one and it was all my faves!
Usually I’m skeptical about reading a sequel but man holllllyyyyyy crackerzzzz this one didn’t disappoint!
The suspense and thrill kept going…
This book gave me all the creeps and goosebumps and at one point I had to shut off my kindle 🫣

Thank you Keith Rosson and NetGalley for approving me for this ARC and giving me an opportunity to read this kick a** piece!

4.5 / 5

It's been only a few weeks since I finished Fever House, but I haven't gotten it out of my head. When I lucked into an ARC of The Devil By Name, it rocketed to the top of my TBR list - everything had to be paused so I could see how this absolute fustercluck of a story would end.

Five years have passed since the miserable and devastating final moments of Fever House, and the world is in full-on post-apocalypse mode. There is a new system economy struggling to take shape, a joint effort co-run by a zealous President, and the heads of Terradyne Industries. The surviving cast from book one has suffered in the interim years, while the power-mad leaders of this new world are still lusting after missing assets, thinking they can control the world if they collect the right assets.

But news of a different asset starts to surface in France: a young woman with the capability of turning a fevered back into a human. But she's surrounded by killers and half a world away. What link does she have to this story? What is she really capable of?

Rosson's writing is lean and brisk while bleeding dread and uneasiness with each chapter. While the moments of shock are a bit fewer and farther between than Fever House, The Devil By Name saves its best for last and the conclusion packs an edgy, anxious wallop. I found myself racing through the story to see what would happen next, and felt the ending was sad, horrifying, and appropriate.

I'm going to be further exploring Rosson's back catalog because his writing is a perfect combination of intense, shocking, and fun.

Thank you NetGalley for the arc of this title!

I am still relatively new to this author, though I know he has amassed a rather cult like following. The thrills and chills seemed to take a bit too long in book one for me, but this book does not pull any punches. I want, more than anything, to see this made into a film or even a show! It’s so good!