This story was horrifying, action packed, and suspenseful. The imagery was very visceral while also containing an emotional core. Jones expertly delves into the psyches of her characters which made me care about their predicament. The twists were inventive and exciting! This book holds the reader in its icy grip and doesn't let go.

This book is for those nights when you want to feel that creepy chill roll up and down your spine. There’s a road that twists and torments those who dare to drive it by reminding each person of their worst nightmares and moments in life. Those hidden fears that each one holds tight to their chest and never wants to relive again. Does anyone survive the broken road?

I loved this book and I can’t wait to read so many more stories by this author! Sign me up for all of the additional twists and turns.

Thank you to Tor Publishing Group and NetGalley for an E-ARC copy of this book.

I have to admit I was a little worried that this book would drag on a lot. I'm personally not a fan of long horror novels.
But I have to say that this book doesn't waste the reader's time. It is a little too long, yes, but it all fits. All the characters are well developed and the different timelines and perspectives are connected perfectly.
It is atmospheric, eerie, and sometimes even emotional.
This is the second book I read by this author and I liked this one better.
If you have read a previous book by this author before and enjoyed it, consider picking this one up.

Thank you, NetGalley and Tor Publishing, for providing the eARC.

This one starts off with a major adrenaline rush. I absolutely loved this book. I loved the characters, the plot, the pace. A twist of supernatural thrown in. I was hooked from page 1. I have nothing negative to say about this book. I highly recommend it. A great read that you can’t put down. This had my heart racing many times. Amazing

In the middle of Oregon, County Road 951 has been closed down for years after numerous fatal accidents developing a reputation for something ominous or possibly supernatural being associated with it. When it draws the attention of three amateur ghost hunters, they attempt to shoot footage for their YouTube channel. But tragedy strikes them when they try.
Meanwhile, Livia makes a shocking discovery about her controlling husband, causing her to speed away in her car and get in a wreck. In an effort to get her away from her troubles, her three best friends since childhood rent a car intending to take her on a much needed getaway. When they have a run in with a threatening looking tow truck, their GPS directs them towards a shortcut - County Road 951. As the women traverse what should be just a 15 mile stretch of road, they find themselves traveling for much longer, on a seemingly unending highway. As they experience near accidents and missing time, specters of the past threaten them over and over as they try to escape the shortcut.
An endless road filled with ghosts and demons is by no means a new concept, but Jones does an incredible job keeping you guessing and on the edge of your seat throughout the journey. Tied in with the women's days as teens and the traumatic childhood Livia hid from them, the emotional scars that give life to the malice of the road are utterly tangible and infuriating at how horrible people can be. This book is sure to make the grade as one of the best horror novels of 2025.

White Line Fever by KC Jones was an incredible read that I could not put down. Dramatic twists. Developed characters. Unique premise that takes you down t he best sort of rabbit holes. And the ending...a MUST read! Will be purchasing for all library locations! Also highly recommend for book group reading.

I received a free copy from Net Galley agreeing to review. Boos Run a couple of college kids, Julian and Brees who drive around investigating and filming haunted places. They’ve come to investigate Old Winding Highway renamed Devil’s Driveway because it’s believed to be haunted by all who have died driving it. They bring a willing Drew Scott and his dirt bike to check it out. Later Boss Run will meet up with the Scondrels a group of childhood friends, Ash her sister Morgan, and wife Becka are off on a week end to help their friend Levia deal with her cheating husband Brian. They decide to take the closed highway where weird and strange things begin to happen to them. Besides seeing the ghosts (love the imaginative creations), we have flashbacks in time to see where our Scondrels experienced these unresolved fears, the negative fears that the ghosts feed on. I wish I could give this book more stars it was a terrific read on multiple levels, suspense, unique and imaginative sightings and the highlight for me was connecting our unresolved negative energy, the fears we’ve never faced in the past which now feeds the ghosts that inhabit the road. I do have a question for the author, what is the meaning of the title.

I was a huge fan of Black Tide, so I was extremely excited to get an early copy of White Line Fever.
Things haven’t been going well for Livia. Her marriage is in shambles, and she is still reeling after being in a car accident. Enter her three best friends from childhood, known as The Scoundrels. They have gotten together to spend a weekend relaxing, and helping Livia heal.
But a turn off the main highway will prove to be a bad idea. This road, this shortcut is not called The Devil’s Driveway for no reason. Once they turn on it, well, there is no going back. Horrible, horrible things have happened here, and soon all their childhood traumas come back to them with vengeance.
If navigating this deserted road was not creepy enough, the past come creeping up through the cracks. For most of this harrowing journey, I could not imagine anyone getting out alive. No spoilers. You will need to read this book to see if the monsters or The Scoundrels win.4.5 stars.

This was a beautifully done story and had that suspenseful atmosphere that I wanted. The characters were everything that I was looking for and thought it was a strong thrill ride. KC Jones has a great writing style and that the characters were realistic and worked overall.

Thanks to Netgally and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for honest review!
Holy crap, yall! This book was so scary! I loved every second of it, even when I had nightmares from reading right before going to sleep. It's not often that a book actually scares me, but this one had me hooked and frightened from the start. I don't think I've ever read anything similar, which is a huge bonus for me because I read a LOT of books I think it will scare you too. Even if you don't believe in things like shadow people, ghosts, haunted highways, and demons. This book will have you shook. You might want to read it with the lights on.

This is my first read by this author and it won't be my last. I absolutely loved it. The world building was phenomenal. I couldn't put it down.

White Line Fever by KC Jones is a spine-chilling, adrenaline-fueled horror that will satisfy every Halloween-loving, thrill-seeking reader. Although it releases in March, it's the kind of book you'll want to keep around for a re-read under the covers, lights on, long into the spooky season! After finishing, you might even reconsider those carefree road trips, haunted by memories of The Devil’s Driveway and the eerie road's relentless dangers.

The story follows Livia and her close-knit crew of childhood friends, known as The Scoundrels, who are ready for a weekend getaway to clear their minds and maybe sip a few Bloody Marys. But this trip is far from a carefree escape. After a harrowing encounter with a menacing truck driver, they decide to take a quick detour down County Road 951, also known as The Devil’s Driveway. What starts as a shortcut through the Cascade foothills quickly becomes a nightmare with each haunting mile testing their courage, sanity, and the bonds of friendship.

The road itself is a monster, forcing these women down a winding memory lane that exposes buried secrets and trauma. Each turn presses them harder, revealing the darkest aspects of their pasts and pushing their friendship to its absolute limits. With danger at every turn and no room to escape, this journey becomes a ruthless game of survival—who will make it out alive?

Jones has crafted a claustrophobic horror that forces readers to face both outer and inner fears. By the last page, White Line Fever feels like a relentless roller coaster of suspense that’s hard to put down. I highly recommend this to thrill-seekers and horror fans alike!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group for providing this heart-pounding ARC.

From Bram Stoker Award finalist KC Jones comes White Line Fever—a relentless, pulse-pounding thriller that transforms a road trip into a nightmarish fight for survival. Livia and her crew—the Scoundrels—think they're taking a shortcut, but this desolate road hides unspeakable terror. What begins as a detour morphs into a heart-stopping battle against an unseen evil. As friendships fracture and sanity slips, these 15 miles could be their last. Buckle up for a ride that will haunt your dreams long after the final page. Will they escape... or will they be the road's next victims?

Many thanks to Edelweiss and Tor Nightfire for the opportunity to read and review White Line Fever prior to publication.