Don't Fear the Reaper
December 12th, 2019, Jade returns to the rural lake town of Proofrock the same day as convicted Indigenous serial killer Dark Mill South escapes into town to complete his revenge killings, in this riveting sequel to My Heart Is a Chainsaw from New York Times bestselling author, Stephen Graham Jones.
Four years after her tumultuous senior year, Jade Daniels is released from prison right before Christmas when her conviction is overturned. But life beyond bars takes a dangerous turn as soon as she returns to Proofrock. Convicted Serial Killer, Dark Mill South, seeking revenge for thirty-eight Dakota men hanged in 1862, escapes from his prison transfer due to a blizzard, just outside of Proofrock, Idaho.
Dark Mill South’s Reunion Tour began on December 12th, 2019, a Thursday.
Thirty-six hours and twenty bodies later, on Friday the 13th, it would be over.
Don’t Fear the Reaper is the page-turning sequel to My Heart Is a Chainsaw from New York Times bestselling author Stephen Graham Jones.
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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.
The Lake Witch Trilogy
The Lake Witch Trilogy consists of three books — considered a complete series. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
