Kentucky Blood: A Southern Gothic Psychological Thriller Series (The Kentucky Blood Series Book 1)

A GRIPPING, DARK SOUTHERN GOTHIC SAGA.Award-winning fiction that pushes boundaries: WINNER of The 2025 BookFest Psychological Thriller Award and 2025 PenCraft Intrigue Award.READERS CALL IT:“Brutal, compelling, and unlike anything I’ve ever read.” ★★★★★“Addictively gritty.” ★★★★★“Unbelievably wicked good.” ★★★★★“Riveting. Combines genres in a new, unique way.” ★★★★★In a 90s-era Kentucky fueled by sex, drugs, and violence, the Cunninghams will stop at nothing to find The Temple, a place of unimaginable wealth and glory. To unlock its secrets, they imprison victims in their garage, each kidnapping leading them closer to their coveted prize.“We’re gonna find it, Daddy…”“The Temple…”But dark secrets threaten to tear the family apart. Rhonda, the eldest daughter, harbors a thirst for violence that may jeopardize everything. Bill, her father, struggles to balance parenthood with the brutal demands of their Quest. Then there’s Bobby, the current prisoner, who may be more dangerous than they realize...1970sA young Bill embarks on a violent rise to power. Driven by prophetic dreams, he forms a ruthless “Posse” determined to rule the Tri County. Standing in his way are the Smoketown Boys, led by Tommy Glick, a rival haunted by visions of a place called "The Temple." In the battle for dominance, both sides spiral deeper into a conflict they can’t control; a warning of the horrors in Bill’s family’s future.Two timelines. One family. One destiny.**WARNING** 18+ Only. Graphic content and subject matter. Praise for KENTUCKY BLOOD"One of the most shocking books I've ever read." ★★★★★"Rough South, but with the detail of Epic Fantasy" ★★★★★"Ultra-stylized and compelling..." ★★★★★"A Searing Vision of a Brutal 90s era Kentucky" ★★★★★"...think West Side Story but with more sex, drugs and violence." ★★★★★"Five stars because I felt something, and that's rare for me." ★★★★★"Hillbilly Horror + Country Chaos" ★★★★★"Strong LOST Season 1 vibes, but more gritty and HBO-like..." ★★★★★"READY for Book II!" ★★★★★Kentucky Blood eBook categories:Horror NovelsPsychological ThrillerPsychological HorrorSuspenseful NovelsGritty Fiction / Literature (Grit Lit)ThrillerDarkDisturbingCreepySouthern GothicCult / OccultRough SouthSuspense HorrorSouthern NoirBrutal / BrutalityHigh school gangs / gang warfare Read more