My Heart Is a Chainsaw
In her quickly gentrifying rural lake town Jade sees recent events only her encyclopedic knowledge of horror films could have prepared her for in this latest novel from the Jordan Peele of horror literature, Stephen Graham Jones.
Jade feels like she’s trapped in a slasher film as tourists go missing and the tension between her community and the celebrity newcomers to the Indian Lake shore heads towards a tipping point, when she feels the killer will rise. Jade watches as the small town she knows and loves begins to head towards catastrophe as yachts compete with canoes and the celebrity rich change the landscape of what was designated park lands to develop what they call Terra Nova.
This new novel from the acclaimed author of The Only Good Indians and “literary master” (Tananarive Due, author of The Good House) Stephen Graham Jones, is a must-read, exploring the changing landscape of the West through his particular voice of sharp humor and prophetic violence that will have you cheering for the American heroine we need.
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Stephen Graham Jones
Stephen Graham Jones is a writer whose work stretches the boundaries of horror, crime, and speculative fiction. A member of the Blackfeet Nation, he infuses his stories with the rich tapestry of his heritage, blending cultural insights with chilling narratives. His books have earned widespread recognition, earning spots on bestseller lists and garnering multiple prestigious awards, including the Bram Stoker Award, the Shirley Jackson Award, and the Ray Bradbury Prize.
Growing up in West Texas, Jones' love for storytelling was born in the landscape of small towns and vast, open spaces. His early experiences shaped much of the atmosphere that permeates his writing—where tension simmers beneath the surface, and the supernatural feels just a breath away from reality. Now living in Boulder, Colorado, he combines his deep understanding of place with his passion for the dark, twisted corners of the human experience.
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