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And They Will Suffer
And They Will Suffer
By Richard Beauchamp
Three acts. Three stories. One unspeakable terror.
In the blood-soaked aftermath of the American Civil War, the ruins of battlefields conceal a horror older than the nation itself. And They Will Suffer unravels the eerie tale of three unlikely survivors as they confront a force far beyond their understanding—a primal evil that festers in the forgotten Ozark mountains, far from the reach of human law.
In The Surgeon, a Union doctor is sent to investigate the remnants of a Confederate raid. What he discovers in a desolate mountain town is more terrifying than war a massacre that hints at an ancient and ravenous force lurking in the shadows.
In The Soldier, a battle-weary Confederate colonel seeks refuge in the Ozarks after a crushing defeat, only to find his men unraveling as madness descends upon a ghostly town abandoned to the horrors of the night.
And in The Sorcerer, a mystic warrior from a forgotten order embarks on a perilous journey to Missouri, racing against time to destroy the ageless evil that threatens not just the war-torn land, but the very survival of humanity.
As their stories intertwine, And They Will Suffer delivers a relentless, bone-chilling narrative that builds to a climax of unimaginable terror.
By Richard Beauchamp
Three acts. Three stories. One unspeakable terror.
In the blood-soaked aftermath of the American Civil War, the ruins of battlefields conceal a horror older than the nation itself. And They Will Suffer unravels the eerie tale of three unlikely survivors as they confront a force far beyond their understanding—a primal evil that festers in the forgotten Ozark mountains, far from the reach of human law.
In The Surgeon, a Union doctor is sent to investigate the remnants of a Confederate raid. What he discovers in a desolate mountain town is more terrifying than war a massacre that hints at an ancient and ravenous force lurking in the shadows.
In The Soldier, a battle-weary Confederate colonel seeks refuge in the Ozarks after a crushing defeat, only to find his men unraveling as madness descends upon a ghostly town abandoned to the horrors of the night.
And in The Sorcerer, a mystic warrior from a forgotten order embarks on a perilous journey to Missouri, racing against time to destroy the ageless evil that threatens not just the war-torn land, but the very survival of humanity.
As their stories intertwine, And They Will Suffer delivers a relentless, bone-chilling narrative that builds to a climax of unimaginable terror.
273 pages, Paperback
Published October 15, 2024
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February 3, 2025
3 beautifully written horror stories are all bound together in one. A surgeon, a soldier, and a sorcerer find themselves in the Depths of hell... the Ozarks. This is beautifully written. A gruesome story from the year 1863.
October 23, 2024
Richard Beauchamp’s "And They Will Suffer" contains three stories of "historical horror," written in an adventurous spirit, seemingly independent from each other but in reality parts of the same story and the same setting: people in the Ozarks facing an ancient evil during the American Civil War. To be precise, the stories take place almost right after the Confederate defeat, when the Confederacy soldiers were either surrendering, still fighting back, or on the run, just trying to survive. The first story, "Act I: The Surgeon," follows the mysterious figure of a Union doctor in 1863 Missouri, a doctor who seems to enjoy rather too much the use of his surgeon's saw. The story is told via the eyes of his assistant; it opens with a brutal scene on the battlefield, but it quickly changes direction when doctor and assistant join a search and rescue operation after a Confederate ambush on a nearby mountain town. What unfolds is a suspenseful tale of horrific discovery and supernatural action. The second story, "Act II: The Soldier," figures a Confederate company on the run, who find themselves in a by-now-familiar mountain town in the 1863 Ozarks. Keywords: carnage, caves, monsters, cannibalism. The ending scene was delightfully graphic and spectacularly creepy! The last story, "Act III: The Sorcerer," a tale combining horror with dark fantasy elements, follows two members of a mystical order tasked with eradicating the peculiar type of evil haunting the abandoned mountain town visited in the previous stories. It takes place in 1865, when people want to forget the impact of the war, and is presented as a journey to the ghostly place. Satisfyingly detailed, grisly, and atmospheric, it manages to bring closure to what transpired previously, and build an interesting mythology and lore around the evil infesting the Ozarks, by providing a complex background story through flashbacks and reminiscing. It features creatures, witchcraft, and characters from the other stories.
All three period-pieces tales are beautifully researched, and the afterword has bibliography suggestions as well. The writing is clear and flowing. I'd love to revisit these places with more Beauchamp stories from the Ozarks!
All three period-pieces tales are beautifully researched, and the afterword has bibliography suggestions as well. The writing is clear and flowing. I'd love to revisit these places with more Beauchamp stories from the Ozarks!
November 23, 2024
And They Will Suffer
Richard Beauchamp
5 / 5
*I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily*
Three stories, all "historical horror", all seemingly disconnected, until the last story begins to unfurl...
There were elements that reminded me of Scott Thomas - especially his recent collection Midwestern Gothic.
I loved every page of this well researched, atmospheric novel that's an incredibly immersive period piece told through 3 horrifying tales... There's even a bit of catharsis to be had within. 😈
I honestly can't wait to read it again! And that's a rarity, for me.
I highly recommend this one, y'all!
And if you're a fan of Scott Thomas, I think you're going to love Richard Beauchamp.
5/5
Richard Beauchamp
5 / 5
*I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily*
Three stories, all "historical horror", all seemingly disconnected, until the last story begins to unfurl...
There were elements that reminded me of Scott Thomas - especially his recent collection Midwestern Gothic.
I loved every page of this well researched, atmospheric novel that's an incredibly immersive period piece told through 3 horrifying tales... There's even a bit of catharsis to be had within. 😈
I honestly can't wait to read it again! And that's a rarity, for me.
I highly recommend this one, y'all!
And if you're a fan of Scott Thomas, I think you're going to love Richard Beauchamp.
5/5
November 14, 2024
This is the second piece I’ve read by this author. After reading Horror in the Highlands, I was thrilled to accept an ARC of And They Will Suffer.
I’m a big fan of two aspects of this novel already - vampires and an Ozark setting. I was, however, concerned about the Civil War setting as it generally does not interest me when it comes to reading. That wasn’t the case for And They Will Suffer!
The book contains three separate yet intertwined stories that are written with such a beautifully chosen vocabulary. The author’s writing remains consistent not only through this book but through his other works as well.
The author’s keeps some of the classic characteristics of vampires that we love while adding new aspects that made the creatures very interesting and frightening! I really enjoyed reading about The Reckoning and the history there and could easily read a book about its backstory!
Add this one to your list! Beauchamp can tell a story!
I’m a big fan of two aspects of this novel already - vampires and an Ozark setting. I was, however, concerned about the Civil War setting as it generally does not interest me when it comes to reading. That wasn’t the case for And They Will Suffer!
The book contains three separate yet intertwined stories that are written with such a beautifully chosen vocabulary. The author’s writing remains consistent not only through this book but through his other works as well.
The author’s keeps some of the classic characteristics of vampires that we love while adding new aspects that made the creatures very interesting and frightening! I really enjoyed reading about The Reckoning and the history there and could easily read a book about its backstory!
Add this one to your list! Beauchamp can tell a story!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 1, 2026
My first horror read. I’m not sure the genre is for me, but I’m glad I now have the experience!
October 21, 2024
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Feels like only yesterday that I was reading Richard Beauchamp's fantastic story collection Horror in the Highlands. In reality it was just last April, Now Richards back with something Fresh and Dark. You better believe I was game!
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Whenever I hear about works of Horror Fiction set during the American Civil War, my ears perk up. Some authors treat the ear almost like a stage backdrop, a set dressing. Inevitably such stories always end up feeling like a scary tale presented on the set of a movie about the American Civil War. My litmus test is, and has always been Ambrose Bierce's Civil War , a collection of his personal recollections and Fiction set during the conflict. "The Bierce Test", let's call it.
I'll say it now, And They Will Suffer passes that test.
The American Civil War was a Grisly, Noisome, Brutal and Messy Affair. Though writing from the 21st century, author Richard Beauchamp imbues his writing wit that reality.
And They Will Suffer provides many instances of visceral horror. I could hear bones cracking, fleshing tearing..the meaty squelch of limbs being torn asunder. You smell the reek of the surgeons tent, and of something overpowering from places far darker. Richard has a talent for bringing these senses alive in the readers imagination.
Just as I'm a stickler when it comes to Civil War Fiction, I am incredibly picky when it comes to Horror that deals with "Creatures of the Night". The mythology is deep and varied, and I love finding an author who Draws from it and creates something sinister and entertaining. Examples: Stoker, Lumley, Matheson, King, E.D. Shelton, Del Toro, Niles, Lindqvist. I'm more than happy to add Beauchamp to this list.
Feels like only yesterday that I was reading Richard Beauchamp's fantastic story collection Horror in the Highlands. In reality it was just last April, Now Richards back with something Fresh and Dark. You better believe I was game!
-
Whenever I hear about works of Horror Fiction set during the American Civil War, my ears perk up. Some authors treat the ear almost like a stage backdrop, a set dressing. Inevitably such stories always end up feeling like a scary tale presented on the set of a movie about the American Civil War. My litmus test is, and has always been Ambrose Bierce's Civil War , a collection of his personal recollections and Fiction set during the conflict. "The Bierce Test", let's call it.
I'll say it now, And They Will Suffer passes that test.
The American Civil War was a Grisly, Noisome, Brutal and Messy Affair. Though writing from the 21st century, author Richard Beauchamp imbues his writing wit that reality.
And They Will Suffer provides many instances of visceral horror. I could hear bones cracking, fleshing tearing..the meaty squelch of limbs being torn asunder. You smell the reek of the surgeons tent, and of something overpowering from places far darker. Richard has a talent for bringing these senses alive in the readers imagination.
Just as I'm a stickler when it comes to Civil War Fiction, I am incredibly picky when it comes to Horror that deals with "Creatures of the Night". The mythology is deep and varied, and I love finding an author who Draws from it and creates something sinister and entertaining. Examples: Stoker, Lumley, Matheson, King, E.D. Shelton, Del Toro, Niles, Lindqvist. I'm more than happy to add Beauchamp to this list.
January 15, 2025
📚 Review!
And They Will Suffer by Richard Beauchamp
A horror novel set during the American Civil War, this was the perfect kick-off to my 2025 reads. It is told in three parts following a surgeon, a soldier, and a sorcerer, respectively. Each story has a unique feel and although the characters are in different circumstances, they are all feeling the plight of a vampiric presence haunting the Ozarks.
The surgeon's story has a memorable opening as it establishes the misery of war, as well as heightening the intrigue as the characters make their way to the town of Poplar Springs, the center of a mysterious massacre. The story ramps up the horror from there, and I had no idea where it was going until the climax. One of my favorite aspects invloved a house from your worst nightmares.
The next story takes place a few months after and finds a colonel of a confederate militia in the midst of a bloody retreat. We follow him and his men as they try to survive the night in the same town and surrounding area as the first story. Their backs are against the wall the entire time as they fend off an unknown threat and the Union's advancement. There is a theme of a dark abyss that represents a hopeless situation, but also an escape brought on by moonshine. Later, that darkness becomes a very real place which leads into the last story...
The story to bring everything home involving the sorcerer should be kept secret until you read it, but man oh man was it a freaking awesome conclusion to tie everything together from the previous stories. There were satisfying answers, a weighty mythology, no holds barred bloody fights, and a horrific ending that surprised me and made me uncomfortable in the most welcome way.
This is my first Beauchamp read, and I plan on reading anything else he writes. This was that good. Not only was I thoroughly entertained, I also found myself learning about the Civil War. Beauchamp's writing elicits the time period in the way only a mature and thoughtful author could achieve. At the same time, the prose is beautifully dark and engrossing. Received for honest review.
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And They Will Suffer by Richard Beauchamp
A horror novel set during the American Civil War, this was the perfect kick-off to my 2025 reads. It is told in three parts following a surgeon, a soldier, and a sorcerer, respectively. Each story has a unique feel and although the characters are in different circumstances, they are all feeling the plight of a vampiric presence haunting the Ozarks.
The surgeon's story has a memorable opening as it establishes the misery of war, as well as heightening the intrigue as the characters make their way to the town of Poplar Springs, the center of a mysterious massacre. The story ramps up the horror from there, and I had no idea where it was going until the climax. One of my favorite aspects invloved a house from your worst nightmares.
The next story takes place a few months after and finds a colonel of a confederate militia in the midst of a bloody retreat. We follow him and his men as they try to survive the night in the same town and surrounding area as the first story. Their backs are against the wall the entire time as they fend off an unknown threat and the Union's advancement. There is a theme of a dark abyss that represents a hopeless situation, but also an escape brought on by moonshine. Later, that darkness becomes a very real place which leads into the last story...
The story to bring everything home involving the sorcerer should be kept secret until you read it, but man oh man was it a freaking awesome conclusion to tie everything together from the previous stories. There were satisfying answers, a weighty mythology, no holds barred bloody fights, and a horrific ending that surprised me and made me uncomfortable in the most welcome way.
This is my first Beauchamp read, and I plan on reading anything else he writes. This was that good. Not only was I thoroughly entertained, I also found myself learning about the Civil War. Beauchamp's writing elicits the time period in the way only a mature and thoughtful author could achieve. At the same time, the prose is beautifully dark and engrossing. Received for honest review.
@r_b_author
#horrorbook #book #ozarkhorror #horronovel #horror #vampire #civilwar
December 8, 2024
And They Will Suffer is a historical horror fiction novel about the Strigoi, the real legend behind vampirism.
Each act follows the same broader storyline, while enabling us as the reader to see each important event in the novel as it happens.
In Act 1, we meet a sawbones team in action on the battlefield. A duo, light and dark, mind and matter. Charles doesn’t quite understand why his CO revels so deeply in the anguish of dying soldiers… yet.
In Act 2, we arrive a few months later in the story. Another town has been lost to the “evil” stalking about, and a team of Confederate men decide to investigate. However, this time, curiosity kills the cat and satisfaction doesn’t bring it back. I think Act 2 personally has one of the best visceral descriptions of… well, read the book. :P
In Act 3, we find our reason and our hero. There’s a long standing relationship between church and state, and the fruition of that is nothing short of horrifying. As man likes to play God, we find so often God plays us too.
This novel was an absolute treat to a native Arkansan who loves horror! Thanks for the great read RB!
Each act follows the same broader storyline, while enabling us as the reader to see each important event in the novel as it happens.
In Act 1, we meet a sawbones team in action on the battlefield. A duo, light and dark, mind and matter. Charles doesn’t quite understand why his CO revels so deeply in the anguish of dying soldiers… yet.
In Act 2, we arrive a few months later in the story. Another town has been lost to the “evil” stalking about, and a team of Confederate men decide to investigate. However, this time, curiosity kills the cat and satisfaction doesn’t bring it back. I think Act 2 personally has one of the best visceral descriptions of… well, read the book. :P
In Act 3, we find our reason and our hero. There’s a long standing relationship between church and state, and the fruition of that is nothing short of horrifying. As man likes to play God, we find so often God plays us too.
This novel was an absolute treat to a native Arkansan who loves horror! Thanks for the great read RB!
May 17, 2025
Beauchamp writes so exquisitely well that it's reminiscent of past authors like Stoker and Shelley. And They Shall Suffer brings you into the depths of an ancient evil depravity like no other recent horror. The 3 different main characters are so phenomenally different, and it makes for an amazingly unique reading experience. Loving some, loathing others, and ultimately being completely enraptured by the end to the point I couldn't set it aside, I just ended staying up all night to read it through.
This book deserves all the awards! It would make an epic Netflix series!
Beauchamp knows how to make terror into a creeping, dreadful thing that ever so slowly crawls and encapsulates the reader, they don't realize they are suffocating until it's far too late. By then, all you can do is shriek in silence and wait for the curtain to fall and the darkness to take you.
This book deserves all the awards! It would make an epic Netflix series!
Beauchamp knows how to make terror into a creeping, dreadful thing that ever so slowly crawls and encapsulates the reader, they don't realize they are suffocating until it's far too late. By then, all you can do is shriek in silence and wait for the curtain to fall and the darkness to take you.
January 1, 2025
Grisly horror in the Ozarks
The author is a good story teller, creating pace, dread and excitement.
The historical civil war Ozark setting is cool but there is little historical context if you are looking for that.
The characters don't have character arcs like Steven King.
This is a fast paced action horror story with the focus on horror.
Unfortunately, the horror scenes are grisly and at the end of the book the scenes were the most vulgar I have read.
If you like fast paced suspenseful grisly horror this fits the bill.
I would have rated the book higher but it became too repetitively disturbing.
There is ALOT of suffering.
The title is appropriate.
Dave
The author is a good story teller, creating pace, dread and excitement.
The historical civil war Ozark setting is cool but there is little historical context if you are looking for that.
The characters don't have character arcs like Steven King.
This is a fast paced action horror story with the focus on horror.
Unfortunately, the horror scenes are grisly and at the end of the book the scenes were the most vulgar I have read.
If you like fast paced suspenseful grisly horror this fits the bill.
I would have rated the book higher but it became too repetitively disturbing.
There is ALOT of suffering.
The title is appropriate.
Dave
October 30, 2024
Civil War era Vampire-ish Novel by the Hillbilly Clive Barker?! 😳
And They Will Suffer by Richard Beauchamp is a gnarly example of HistoricalSplatterHorror.
Told between three intertwined perspectives, this novel is both beautiful and horrific. Beauchamp is a wordsmith who knows how to paint a vile picture through elegant, yet disgusting prose.
Give this one a spin if you enjoy unique settings for vampiric characters, civil war era horror or just outstanding horror prose.
Thank You RB for the opportunity to review your latest. I will always give your work a read!
And They Will Suffer by Richard Beauchamp is a gnarly example of HistoricalSplatterHorror.
Told between three intertwined perspectives, this novel is both beautiful and horrific. Beauchamp is a wordsmith who knows how to paint a vile picture through elegant, yet disgusting prose.
Give this one a spin if you enjoy unique settings for vampiric characters, civil war era horror or just outstanding horror prose.
Thank You RB for the opportunity to review your latest. I will always give your work a read!
September 20, 2025
Sink your teeth into the horrors of the Ozarks. Three historical horror stories wonderfully tied together set during the Civil War. Starting off with the action of the Civil War and building up to a primal evil in the Ozarks with a climatic ending. There’s a couple of twist in the stories that are entertaining. It’s well written to where you can imagine being there with the characters while they traverse the wilderness and deal with the horrors of this primal evil. It’s a book that was hard to put down and I’ll definitely be reading again.
November 19, 2024
Fascinating and Terrific
And They Will Suffer is a tale of horror I have not read for a long time. It is a truly horrific tale worthy of a Brian Keene or a young Stephen King.
Richard Beauchamp has taken these three interconnected tales of a vampiric plague in the Ozarks during the Civil War and made the creatures his own.
Be aware the tale is a true horror story with gore and violence, but not splatterpunk as the characters are the real focus of the story, not the blood.
And They Will Suffer is a tale of horror I have not read for a long time. It is a truly horrific tale worthy of a Brian Keene or a young Stephen King.
Richard Beauchamp has taken these three interconnected tales of a vampiric plague in the Ozarks during the Civil War and made the creatures his own.
Be aware the tale is a true horror story with gore and violence, but not splatterpunk as the characters are the real focus of the story, not the blood.
January 21, 2025
This is visceral and horrifying. The horrors of war mixed with supernatural devils make this extra terrifying. So many descriptions of things happening to body parts that nobody should have to imagine. Truly a must-read for anyone who wants to cringe via offensive body mutilation. But, with such great stories with vastly different perspectives, it's rather genius and easy to continue reading, leaving you wanting to know more!
July 5, 2026
Richard Beauchamp is a master of writing. I dread they day I catch up on his backlog and have to wait for his next book.
This Ozark Civil War era horror was so beautifully written. Horrific and dark and terrible. Each of the stories in the book built the overall story over a period of time in a way that really built the horror of what was happening and the history of the scene.
Fully recommend this as I do all of this authors work.
This Ozark Civil War era horror was so beautifully written. Horrific and dark and terrible. Each of the stories in the book built the overall story over a period of time in a way that really built the horror of what was happening and the history of the scene.
Fully recommend this as I do all of this authors work.
October 23, 2024
Three great but scary stories which will have you jumping in fear at the slightest creek and groan. Each one will take you on a different journey of fear and horror. Get ready to jump at all the bumps in the night
I received an advance copy from hidden gems which kept me reading until I got to the last page
I received an advance copy from hidden gems which kept me reading until I got to the last page
November 18, 2024
Not much into history myself, but being born and raised in SC. You know the side of history I hear from around these parts. Richard Beauchamp does such an amazing job weaving history and horror into one beautiful masterpiece. After a great introduction into the theme, it does go down a slump for a little while before picking back up and taking off. This was an amazing read that I highly recommend
January 24, 2025
Bloody Gore
Not for the faint at heart, so much gore and death. Had a hard time finishing. But being I paid for it made myself finish. Don't like books with animal killing and hurt. Wish authors would leave animals being hurt out of their books. I have literally stopped reading a book when they have animals getting hurt.
Not for the faint at heart, so much gore and death. Had a hard time finishing. But being I paid for it made myself finish. Don't like books with animal killing and hurt. Wish authors would leave animals being hurt out of their books. I have literally stopped reading a book when they have animals getting hurt.
January 28, 2025
Months later, I still think about this story.
Unique, horrifying, and heart-wrenching, Beauchamp knows how to rip your heart out and serve it up. This story takes a unique twist of war and monsters, and what happens when the darkness wins.
Beauchamp's writing is flawless, his descriptions top-notch, and his execution of horror gut-turning. This is a book you MUST read.
Unique, horrifying, and heart-wrenching, Beauchamp knows how to rip your heart out and serve it up. This story takes a unique twist of war and monsters, and what happens when the darkness wins.
Beauchamp's writing is flawless, his descriptions top-notch, and his execution of horror gut-turning. This is a book you MUST read.
October 17, 2024
I’m really into history, and I love horror, so this was a Very interesting combination!
I really liked how all 3 stories came together and started making more sense while reading.
I thought the writing style was very immersing and constantly interesting.
Definitely recommend this book!
I really liked how all 3 stories came together and started making more sense while reading.
I thought the writing style was very immersing and constantly interesting.
Definitely recommend this book!
November 11, 2024
This selection of three novellas are separate stories with similar settings. Each story reveals the aftermath of the Civil War and soldiers walking home. It's really brutal and creepy with plenty of gore.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 23, 2024
This is a very good book. It wasn’t what I had expected. The author has a great imagination with interesting and entertaining characters.
I received an advance copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
December 8, 2024
Very good book! I mean like holy crap! Once you start reading you will not want to put this one down! Great characters and writing so good I felt like I was there. I will be reading more from this author for sure .
December 16, 2024
A VERY MUCH Witcher inspired take on Vampires in America during the civil war. Small scope, but you get a nice feel for everyone involved. Not overly explained by well established universe, it's a good read. I'd like to see more of this world and the factions in it.
October 21, 2024
And interesting series of short stories. I enjoyed the reimagining of classic stories. There's definitely potential for more stories or a novel to further dive into the concepts introduced here.
November 14, 2024
A great collection of three stories, with in my opinion the Surgeon being the best one of them. Look forward to more from the author.
November 17, 2024
Have to give 5 stars.
This book is gory and horrific with a great storyline. I really loved how the Author was able to blend these three different pov’s into one story and keep it entertaining.
This book is gory and horrific with a great storyline. I really loved how the Author was able to blend these three different pov’s into one story and keep it entertaining.
November 18, 2024
I received an advance copy of this "historical horror". It's three stories all being horrific and sure to keep you up at night. All the stories intertwine and I legit couldn't put this book down
November 25, 2024
Great story!
The story was terrific. The spelling was bad in some places, but it didn't distract from a good read. I would read a sequel, if it were available.
The story was terrific. The spelling was bad in some places, but it didn't distract from a good read. I would read a sequel, if it were available.
October 5, 2025
I was overwhelmed with indifference.
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