Tapeworm: A Vampire Novel by A. P. Thayer | Horror, Monsters & Creatures | English Hardcover

Experience a chilling debut horror novel that blends supernatural dread with intimate human struggles. From Dusk Till Dawn meets The Thing in this gripping tale of friendship, desire, and survival.

Key Features/Benefits:

• Limited edition first printing with sprayed edges, designed endpapers, and a foil stamped case.
• Explores themes of identity, aging, and desire amidst a vampire infestation.
• Set in an isolated Californian desert town, creating a palpable sense of dread.
• Praised as an "eldritch orgy" with a Lovecraftian influence.
• A compelling narrative about confronting repressed desires and the price of freedom.

Synopsis:

Victor hopes a desert retreat with friends will mend his frayed bonds after a separation. However, something sinister lurks beneath the surface of Superstition, a town that feeds on hidden desires. As Victor navigates the town's wild underbelly and a seductive offer, he uncovers a terrifying truth: something is hungry, and the cost of liberation may be more than he can bear. This unforgettable body-horror vampire novel will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Specifications:

• Author: A. P. Thayer
• Publisher: Evil Twin
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Publication Date: September 8, 2026
• Print Length: 400 pages
• Dimensions: 14.76 x 2.44 x 21.74 cm
• Weight: 454 g
• ISBN-10: 1638933456
• ISBN-13: 978-1638933458
• EAN: 9781638933458
• Release Date: 8 Sep 2026

For fans of Stephen Graham Jones, V. Castro, and Rachel Harrison, "Tapeworm" offers a unique and unsettling exploration of the darkness within.