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Jolene
Protagonist Jolene, is the daughter of a funeral director so she has always been around dead bodies and was taught by her father to always respect the dead.
After the death of her father, Jolene and her close companion Bo take over her family’s funeral business together.
Acknowledging that there are insidious people who conduct their sick and twisted murderous deeds in the funeral business, Jolene and Bo use their skills to eradicate these types of individuals because they don't respect the dead.
Meanwhile, there are innocent girls going missing and are being taken by an unsuspecting character. One of those missing eighteen year old females Jade, eventually crosses paths with Jolene after her companion Bo goes missing and Jolene herself gets abducted but not before Jolene discovers that the world she lives in is far more sinister than what she originally thought.
After discovering the truth about why Bo has gone missing, Jolene sinks into a depressive state but she and her new alli Jade, must join forces to try and escape their captors while also serving up some of their own form of justice.
274 pages, Paperback
Published June 17, 2024
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December 28, 2025
Fantastic!
I had a blast with this one, and I'm looking forward to more from Kagmire. Highly recommended to fans of intense fiction!
I had a blast with this one, and I'm looking forward to more from Kagmire. Highly recommended to fans of intense fiction!
January 16, 2026
Quite the page turner, but be warned, this one is really brutal. It's trigger central. Necrophilia, sexual assault, abduction... to name but a few. Many chapters come with warnings. The downside to that? It feels like a spoiler sometimes, too.
November 1, 2025
I absolutely loved this book! Such an original story that I haven't ever read before. It was a page turner from start to end and I didn't want to put the book down. If you love horror genre but have felt like you've been reading the same book over and over, pick this up. You won't regret it. Definite 5 ⭐ read.
January 10, 2026
Original and twisty plot
I went into this not really knowing what to expect and was not disappointed. The story went places I never thought it would go and honestly, places I never thought I would enjoy reading about.
But the way this was written, the characters and the structure kept me wanting for the next chapter and delivered (sometimes needing a little break in between to digest but looking forward to coming back)
Really great debut novel, this has introduced me to a new sub genre, and I thank the author for that.
I went into this not really knowing what to expect and was not disappointed. The story went places I never thought it would go and honestly, places I never thought I would enjoy reading about.
But the way this was written, the characters and the structure kept me wanting for the next chapter and delivered (sometimes needing a little break in between to digest but looking forward to coming back)
Really great debut novel, this has introduced me to a new sub genre, and I thank the author for that.
October 21, 2025
I was kindly sent this ARC as my 3rd book in the Indie-Tron Event.
We follow Jo who grew up with her family in the funeral home business. Jo has quickly realised that there are too many necrophiliacs in this line of work so her and her best friend Bo take matters into their own hands. We also follow Jade, who is dealing with a very traumatic home life.
I loved this book. It was nothing like I’ve read before. I’d love this to be a series because I didn’t want it to end. It’s jam packed full of twists and gory details that are just perfect! The one thing I really appreciated was this author had not only put the trigger warnings at the start of the book like normal but they also put the following chapters triggers at the start of each one meaning if anyone needed to they could skip ahead. I thought this was a lovely touch. I would 100% recommend this to everyone who loves a gory horror.
It’s got to be 5✨ for me
We follow Jo who grew up with her family in the funeral home business. Jo has quickly realised that there are too many necrophiliacs in this line of work so her and her best friend Bo take matters into their own hands. We also follow Jade, who is dealing with a very traumatic home life.
I loved this book. It was nothing like I’ve read before. I’d love this to be a series because I didn’t want it to end. It’s jam packed full of twists and gory details that are just perfect! The one thing I really appreciated was this author had not only put the trigger warnings at the start of the book like normal but they also put the following chapters triggers at the start of each one meaning if anyone needed to they could skip ahead. I thought this was a lovely touch. I would 100% recommend this to everyone who loves a gory horror.
It’s got to be 5✨ for me
October 21, 2025
Jolene runs a funeral home and starts uncovering secrets buried deeper than the graves she tends.
It's eerie, fast-paced, and full of twists. It’s a must read!!
It's eerie, fast-paced, and full of twists. It’s a must read!!
August 21, 2024
A unique read
This book is what I would call an acquired taste. The concept is quite original and has a lot of promise. Other than a few issues here and there it lived up to its reputation.
This book is what I would call an acquired taste. The concept is quite original and has a lot of promise. Other than a few issues here and there it lived up to its reputation.
August 1, 2024
Let me just say, if you are a true fan of horror books, then get Jolene, because it will not disappoint! It being my first horror book, I have to say, it will not be my last one. Stormy Kagmire is a talented writer and it definitely shows in this story.
I'm not giving anything away, you have to read the book to know what happens and how the story unfolds, but the characters, Jolene and Jade, and let's not forget Bo, were all wonderfully done. Get this book! Just get it!
Patiently waiting for the next one to come out!
I'm not giving anything away, you have to read the book to know what happens and how the story unfolds, but the characters, Jolene and Jade, and let's not forget Bo, were all wonderfully done. Get this book! Just get it!
Patiently waiting for the next one to come out!
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