American Rapture
American Rapture by CJ Leede, published by Tor Publishing Group on September 16, 2025, is a 400-page novel that explores a dystopian landscape marked by chaos and transformation. The story follows Sophie, a good Catholic girl, as she navigates a ravaged America where a virus is turning the infected into feral beings driven by lust. As she journeys through the hellscape of the Midwest in search of her family, the narrative delves into the harrowing realities of survival amid societal collapse.
Readers will encounter a gripping tale that intertwines elements of horror and post-apocalyptic fiction, reflecting on the extremes of human experience in dire circumstances. The novel presents a vivid portrayal of the end times, where Sophie learns that there are fates far worse than death. With themes rooted in LGBTQ+ literature and genre fiction, American Rapture offers a unique perspective on the apocalypse, inviting readers to engage with its intense and thought-provoking narrative.
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The instant USA Today bestseller from CJ Leede, author of Maeve Fly—a scorching and sweeping new novel about the end of the world as we know it.
“A blistering, feverish ride through a uniquely American apocalypse.“—Chuck Wendig, New York Times bestselling author
Named one of the Best Horror Books of 2024 (Esquire, Vulture, Paste, ScreenRant, and Literary Hub) • A GoodReads and Publishers Weekly Editors’ Pick • An Indie Next Pick • A Splatterpunk Award Finalist!
A virus is spreading across America, transforming the infected and making them feral with lust.
Sophie, a good Catholic girl, must traverse the hellscape of the midwest to try to find her family while the world around her burns. Along the way she discovers there are far worse fates than dying a virgin…
The end times are coming.
Also by CJ Leede:
Maeve Fly
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