Too early for a detailed review but let me say this - this could be considered Stephen Grahame Jones's masterpiece.

A huge thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and Stephen Graham Jones for providing me with an ARC of The Buffalo Hunter Hunter in exchange for my honest review.

The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones is a historical horror fiction novel that offers a distinctive and inventive take on vampire lore. The premise is undeniably unique and intriguing, with a foundation that had the potential to be something truly special.

While the slow pacing effectively builds suspense and anticipation, I personally found it challenging to stay engaged throughout the story. At times, I struggled to follow the different characters and their roles within the narrative. The ending left me a bit puzzled, and I didn’t quite feel the sense of resolution I was hoping for.

That being said, the originality of the concept is commendable, and it’s clear that this novel could resonate with readers who enjoy atmospheric, slowly-unfolding horror fiction. Although it wasn't entirely to my taste, I believe others might appreciate the distinctive style and approach. For that reason, I’m giving it 3 stars, recognizing that I may not have been the intended audience for this work.

grisly, bloody and devastating.

will confess it did take me a while to get into the book but once i did, i couldn’t put it down.

love what stephen graham jones has done with a revenge tale involving vampires and the tragic history of the natives (i had to google marias massacre and it broke my heart). he really knows how to do a really good revenge tale, he’s done it before in “the only good indians” and this one was just as good.

only gripe i felt with the book was the slow pacing especially in the beginning when it was starting to build up the character’s relationship and that history of violence, and the lore.

many thanks to netgalley and the publishers for supplying me with an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.