🩸 Horror Fiction

Devils That Prey

✍️ David Washburn
Reader Score
4.4
(1 review)
$24.99
In stock — ready to ship Ships in 1–2 business days
📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A college break turns deadly when freshmen provoke hostile locals in a nightmare scenario.

Olivia Rose and her friends face a lethal consequence after provoking residents during their college break. What begins as a plan to raise hell becomes a fight for survival against a community engaged in a sick game. The narrative focuses on the group's realization that they are prey, forcing them to abandon hope and embrace violence. Washburn captures the panic of being hunted in an unfamiliar place where no help is coming.

Key Themes
small-town horror supernatural threat youthful recklessness
Literary Context

The story is set in a small town in America, drawing on the tradition of rural horror. It reflects anxieties about isolated communities and the dangers of trespassing into unknown local territories. The narrative critiques the romanticization of college breaks by showing their potential for disaster.

Difficulty
●● Medium
Recommended For Fans Of
Stephen King · Joe Hill · Thomas Tryon
🩸
Horror Fiction
🏛 Burn Ward Publishing 📅 2022 🌐 English 📔 Hardcover ISBN: 9798986662473

📝 Description: Devils That Prey

David Washburn presents Devils That Prey, a narrative centered on Olivia Rose and her circle of college freshmen. The group has just completed their first semester and seeks to celebrate their break by provoking locals in a small town. This decision triggers a relentless nightmare that traps them in a deadly game. The story follows their desperate fight for survival as the community turns against them with violent intent. Washburn structures the plot around this escalating conflict, focusing on the psychological and physical terror experienced by the young protagonists. The narrative draws on traditions of small-town horror and supernatural fiction, where isolation and local hostility create a claustrophobic atmosphere. The text explores themes of youthful recklessness and the consequences of disturbing ancient or hidden powers. Readers will find themselves reconsidering the dangers lurking in rural America through this lens. This book suits fans of contemporary horror who enjoy stories about young adults facing supernatural threats. It appeals to those who appreciate narratives where violence is the only path to survival. The story does not offer easy escapes or heroic rescues. Instead, it maintains a relentless pace as the characters sink deeper into despair. The final outcome depends on their willingness to meet aggression with equal force. The terror unfolds without respite, leaving the reader with a lingering sense of dread regarding travel through isolated regions.

💎 Our verdict on Devils That Prey

“
🩸
Horror Reads editorial team
Horror desk
Washburn delivers a claustrophobic thriller that effectively captures the panic of being hunted in unfamiliar territory. By focusing on psychological and physical terror, he creates a relentless atmosphere where isolation breeds hostility. The text succeeds in its goal to unsettle readers through the lens of youthful hubris meeting brutal reality. It is best suited for fans of contemporary horror who appreciate narratives without easy escapes or heroic rescues. The pacing remains tight as characters sink deeper into despair, making it a strong choice for those willing to engage with themes of violence and survival. The absence of relief ensures the tension never dissipates.
✓ EDITOR'S REVIEW

📖 Why choose it

📖

Why this book is worth reading

Readers seeking intense, unrelenting psychological terror will find this title compelling. It appeals to those who enjoy stories where young adults face supernatural or human threats with no hope of rescue. The narrative offers a grim exploration of survival, forcing characters to embrace violence when all else fails. Fans of dark fantasy and true crime aesthetics may appreciate the realistic portrayal of panic and despair. The book provides a visceral experience for audiences tired of heroic tropes, delivering a stark look at consequences and the breakdown of innocence under extreme pressure.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Horror Reads —

Reader rating

4.4
Based on 1 reviews
5
0
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
0
H
Horror Reads editorial team

Washburn delivers a claustrophobic thriller that effectively captures the panic of being hunted in unfamiliar territory. By focusing on psychological and physical terror, he creates a relentless atmosphere where isolation breeds hostility. The text succeeds in its goal to unsettle readers through the lens of youthful hubris meeting brutal reality. It is best suited for fans of contemporary horror who appreciate narratives without easy escapes or heroic rescues. The pacing remains tight as characters sink deeper into despair, making it a strong choice for those willing to engage with themes of violence and survival. The absence of relief ensures the tension never dissipates.

✍️ More books by this author David Washburn

Where Pop Stars Go to Die
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
David Washburn
Where Pop Stars Go to Die
$17.99
81
Read →
Kill For Me
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
David Washburn
Kill For Me
$7.99
81
Read →
Where Pop Stars Go to Die
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
David Washburn
Where Pop Stars Go to Die
$17.99
86
Read →
DIY Exorcism
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.3
David Washburn
DIY Exorcism
$13.99
69
Read →
The Tickle Monster
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
David Washburn
The Tickle Monster
$11.99
81
Read →
The Tickle Monster
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
David Washburn
The Tickle Monster
$11.99
86
Read →

🏛 Books from this publisher Burn Ward Publishing

Devils That Prey
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
David Washburn
Devils That Prey
$13.99
78
Read →
Kill For Me
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
David Washburn
Kill For Me
$7.99
81
Read →
The Tickle Monster
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
David Washburn
The Tickle Monster
$11.99
86
Read →
The Tickle Monster
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
David Washburn
The Tickle Monster
$11.99
81
Read →
Where Pop Stars Go to Die
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
David Washburn
Where Pop Stars Go to Die
$17.99
86
Read →
DIY Exorcism
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.3
David Washburn
DIY Exorcism
$13.99
69
Read →

You might also like

See more →
The Tickle Monster
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
David Washburn
The Tickle Monster
$11.99
86
Read →
Kill For Me
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
1
David Washburn
Kill For Me
$7.99
81
Read →
Edgar Allan Poe: Collected Works
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.8
1
Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe: Collected Works
$24.99
92
Read →
Frankenstein
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.8
1
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
Frankenstein
$26.95
92
Read →
Dracula (Masterpiece Library Edition)
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.8
1
Dracula (Masterpiece Library Edition)
$22.99
92
Read →
The Haunting of Hill House -18%
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.8
4
Shirley Jackson
The Haunting of Hill House
$22.00 $27.00
92
Read →

Have a question about this item?

Ask about the edition, condition, delivery or anything else — we reply by email or phone, usually within a day.

Home Genres
Cart
Wishlist