Dead River
2 books
Here are 2 books from the Dead River series by Jack Ketchum, listed in series order where known and publication order otherwise.
Books in order
Offspring
Jack Ketchum
In a remote New England community, a family and their friends find themselves targeted by a brutal, isolated clan that has survived for generations beyond the bounds of civilized society. As the attackers close in, ordinary people are forced into a desperate struggle for survival, testing the strength of family, friendship, and parental devotion. Unflinching and intensely atmospheric, this savage horror novel explores the bonds that endure under unimaginable pressure while confronting humanity’s darkest instincts.
The Woman
Jack Ketchum
A lone survivor of a feral, cannibalistic tribe is captured and held by a seemingly respectable family, setting in motion a confrontation that exposes the darkness beneath their carefully maintained façade. As the family attempts to control their prisoner, long-buried impulses, abuses, and moral failures rise to the surface. Blending brutal horror with social commentary, the novel explores power, cruelty, complicity, and the fragility of civilized behavior. Its unflinching style and psychological intensity make it a deeply unsettling sequel to *Off Season*.