{"title":"CJ Leede","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCJ Leede\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts chilling tales that delve into the shadows of the human psyche, blending subtle horror with supernatural elements. Their works explore eerie atmospheres and haunting mysteries that linger long after the final page, perfect for readers drawn to psychological suspense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on atmospheric storytelling and complex characters, Leede’s books invite you to confront fears both real and imagined. Expect narratives that intertwine the uncanny with emotional depth, creating an unsettling yet captivating reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"american-rapture-by-cj-leede-9781785124662","title":"American Rapture","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe scorching new feminist apocalyptic novel and instant international bestseller from CJ Leede, the author of \u003ci\u003eMaeve Fly.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e One of \u003ci\u003eEsquire\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eVulture\u003c\/i\u003e's Best Horror Books of the year and a \u003ci\u003eGoodReads\u003c\/i\u003e Editors' Pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Keep an eye on this rising feminist voice' - Tori Amos\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn C.J Leede's latest genre-bending thriller, Sophie, a good Catholic girl who has been kept separate from the world, must traverse the apocalyptic hellscape of the Midwest to try to find her lost brother, whilst learning the reality of her own sexuality in a suddenly lust-filled world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA virus is spreading across America, transforming the infected and making them feral with lust. Nothing in Sophie's strict religious upbringing could have prepared her for the arrival of the scorching winds that sweep through the Midwest - not the righteous breath of God, but an evil gust that delivers an ungodly, fevered lust unto the virtuous and the wicked alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThough her own body has become a carnal battleground, she must somehow find her way through the ravaged world to rescue her brother, hoping the fever hasn't taken him; hoping he can still be saved. The end times are coming and Sophie soon discovers that there are far worse fates than dying a virgin...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288352342252,"sku":"9781785124662","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/917cf619d1e631c15cf7742c513f5d5a.jpg?v=1770634273"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/cj-leede.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}