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White Line Fever
From Bram Stoker Award finalist KC Jones comes White Line Fever, a harrowing thrill ride about friendship, trauma, and learning how to take the wheel of your own life.
At a passing glance, County Road 951 is an entirely unremarkable stretch of blacktop, a two-lane scar across the Cascade foothills of Central Oregon.
But the road is known by another name, coined by those who’ve had to clean up after all those scenic detours went horribly wrong: The Devil’s Driveway.
When Livia and her long-time friends take the Driveway as a shortcut to a much-needed weekend getaway, what begins as a morning joyride quickly becomes anything but. Soon, they’re driving for their lives, pursued by a horror beyond anything they ever imagined.
The Devil’s Driveway might be only 15 miles long, but with danger at every turn, it will take the four women to the very limits of their friendships and their sanity.
And there’s no telling what else lies in wait just beyond the bend.
At a passing glance, County Road 951 is an entirely unremarkable stretch of blacktop, a two-lane scar across the Cascade foothills of Central Oregon.
But the road is known by another name, coined by those who’ve had to clean up after all those scenic detours went horribly wrong: The Devil’s Driveway.
When Livia and her long-time friends take the Driveway as a shortcut to a much-needed weekend getaway, what begins as a morning joyride quickly becomes anything but. Soon, they’re driving for their lives, pursued by a horror beyond anything they ever imagined.
The Devil’s Driveway might be only 15 miles long, but with danger at every turn, it will take the four women to the very limits of their friendships and their sanity.
And there’s no telling what else lies in wait just beyond the bend.
13 pages, Audiobook
First published March 18, 2025
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K.C. Jones
10 books177 followersAfter graduating from the University of Nevada—Las Vegas with a degree in film production, KC JONES returned to the Pacific Northwest to focus on a career in screenwriting, before making the leap to novels. When not writing, he likes to cook, explore the local wilderness, and play video and board games. Black Tide is his debut novel.
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March 19, 2025
White Line Fever by KC Jones is a spine-chilling, adrenaline-fueled horror that will satisfy every Halloween-loving, thrill-seeking reader. Although it releases in March, it's the kind of book you'll want to keep around for a re-read under the covers, lights on, long into the spooky season! After finishing, you might even reconsider those carefree road trips, haunted by memories of The Devil’s Driveway and the eerie road's relentless dangers.
The story follows Livia and her close-knit crew of childhood friends, known as The Scoundrels, who are ready for a weekend getaway to clear their minds and maybe sip a few Bloody Marys. But this trip is far from a carefree escape. After a harrowing encounter with a menacing truck driver, they decide to take a quick detour down County Road 951, also known as The Devil’s Driveway. What starts as a shortcut through the Cascade foothills quickly becomes a nightmare with each haunting mile testing their courage, sanity, and the bonds of friendship.
The road itself is a monster, forcing these women down a winding memory lane that exposes buried secrets and trauma. Each turn presses them harder, revealing the darkest aspects of their pasts and pushing their friendship to its absolute limits. With danger at every turn and no room to escape, this journey becomes a ruthless game of survival—who will make it out alive?
Jones has crafted a claustrophobic horror that forces readers to face both outer and inner fears. By the last page, White Line Fever feels like a relentless roller coaster of suspense that’s hard to put down. I highly recommend this to thrill-seekers and horror fans alike!
Many thanks to NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group for providing this heart-pounding ARC.
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The story follows Livia and her close-knit crew of childhood friends, known as The Scoundrels, who are ready for a weekend getaway to clear their minds and maybe sip a few Bloody Marys. But this trip is far from a carefree escape. After a harrowing encounter with a menacing truck driver, they decide to take a quick detour down County Road 951, also known as The Devil’s Driveway. What starts as a shortcut through the Cascade foothills quickly becomes a nightmare with each haunting mile testing their courage, sanity, and the bonds of friendship.
The road itself is a monster, forcing these women down a winding memory lane that exposes buried secrets and trauma. Each turn presses them harder, revealing the darkest aspects of their pasts and pushing their friendship to its absolute limits. With danger at every turn and no room to escape, this journey becomes a ruthless game of survival—who will make it out alive?
Jones has crafted a claustrophobic horror that forces readers to face both outer and inner fears. By the last page, White Line Fever feels like a relentless roller coaster of suspense that’s hard to put down. I highly recommend this to thrill-seekers and horror fans alike!
Many thanks to NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group for providing this heart-pounding ARC.
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March 6, 2025
DNF at 30%.
K.C. Jones’ debut Black Tide was a standout for me last year earning a 5 star rating, so I was super excited to read White Line Fever. I tried reading the print ARC, then listening to the audiobook, but neither engaged me…like at all. Maybe it’s me, but I could NOT get into this one. I’m not even sure how the same author wrote both of these books. One was super slow and the other had me on the edge of my seat from the first paragraph. Very disappointing!
1/5 stars
Expected publication date: 3/18/25
Thank you to Tor Nightfire and MacMillan Audio for the ARC of White Line Fever in exchange for an honest review.
K.C. Jones’ debut Black Tide was a standout for me last year earning a 5 star rating, so I was super excited to read White Line Fever. I tried reading the print ARC, then listening to the audiobook, but neither engaged me…like at all. Maybe it’s me, but I could NOT get into this one. I’m not even sure how the same author wrote both of these books. One was super slow and the other had me on the edge of my seat from the first paragraph. Very disappointing!
1/5 stars
Expected publication date: 3/18/25
Thank you to Tor Nightfire and MacMillan Audio for the ARC of White Line Fever in exchange for an honest review.
November 12, 2024
My thanks to Tor Publishing Group, KC Jones and Netgalley.
I loved the idea of this book so much more than the actual book!
The characters were all kinds of lovable and annoying. The backgrounds on these people were all kinds of messed up. Yet......The storyline bored me to tears and made me want to commit murder! Only on the characters, but still.
The thing is that each and every moment should have been filled with angst, murder and mayhem.
Seriously, just about each and every scenario was leading to mayhem. What I mostly got was excuse me ma'am, not mayhem!
This book truly just fucking sucked. Please, please feel free to kill somebody.
I'll just tell ya' true and say it was a good book. No surprises or fun though.
No surprises or fun will get a 2* rating from me. I'd even say 2 1/2 stars rounded down.
I loved the idea of this book so much more than the actual book!
The characters were all kinds of lovable and annoying. The backgrounds on these people were all kinds of messed up. Yet......The storyline bored me to tears and made me want to commit murder! Only on the characters, but still.
The thing is that each and every moment should have been filled with angst, murder and mayhem.
Seriously, just about each and every scenario was leading to mayhem. What I mostly got was excuse me ma'am, not mayhem!
This book truly just fucking sucked. Please, please feel free to kill somebody.
I'll just tell ya' true and say it was a good book. No surprises or fun though.
No surprises or fun will get a 2* rating from me. I'd even say 2 1/2 stars rounded down.
September 26, 2025
White Line Fever is the 2nd-book that I have read from K.C. Jones, and I believe we are going to have a long and beautiful friendship. This was great. I loved the themes explored and the hair-raising, disturbing and distressing journey we went on with these characters.
This story follows Livia, who after experiencing a particularly rough patch at home, gets swept away on a girls' weekend retreat by her three best friends.
As they head to the remote cabin they've rented, they encounter a bit of trouble on the road, and like many characters before them, decide to take a shortcut.
County Road 951 looks unremarkable at the start, but what the women don't know is that this road also has another name: The Devil's Driveway.
It does not take long before the group starts noticing concerning things happening, time slips and confusion, hallucinations and worse. Their good-spirited getaway is quickly turning into a pulse-racing nightmare.
The horrors of the road seem to be linked to their past, but it's all so hard to decipher. The women are confused and tired, but regardless of the challenges and their fears, they'll need to work together if they have any hope of survival.
I thought White Line Fever was so interesting. It begins with a startling and gripping Prologue that is set on the stretch of road where the women ultimately end up, but it's not necessarily related to them.
That Prologue really set the tone for the story. Then we take a quick step back and meet Livia, as well as her friends, and we learn of their motivations behind their girls' trip.
It had the perfect Horror story set-up: four friends on a girls weekend, driving to a remote rental house, things going horribly wrong. Also it featured a great Horror story lesson, which many of us already know and practice in our own lives: don't ever take the shortcut.
We do get a past-timeline, in addition to the present-day action, where we follow Livia and her friend group when they were just young girls.
We learn of formative (read: traumatizing) events that happened to them on Livia's family's property.
I did enjoy that back-and-forth. The friend group and particularly the way the events of their youth were relayed did give me heavy-It vibes; not in a copy-cat way, in a more inspirational, subtle way. I enjoyed that vibe.
While some of the events occurring in the Devil's Driveway were a bit too fever dream for my general tastes, I did love the character work and in particular, the growth that our MC, Livia, displayed throughout the story.
You truly go on a journey with these characters. I enjoyed the feel of the road itself, how it plays the role of antagonist. I also loved the strong bonds of the friend group, as they tried to figure everything out in order to get out of there.
I would recommend this to Horror Readers of all types. I think the creativity and exceptional character work make this one worthy of picking up. I'm looking forward to more from Jones in the future.
Thank you to the publisher, Tor Nightfire and Macmillan Audio, for providing me with copies to read and review.
K.C. Jones seems to take risks with his writing, and I respect the heck out of that, and enjoy a lot of the themes and concepts he explores in his stories. The best part is, I have no clue in what direction he'll be going next with his work, but you better believe, I'm gonna be there to read it!
This story follows Livia, who after experiencing a particularly rough patch at home, gets swept away on a girls' weekend retreat by her three best friends.
As they head to the remote cabin they've rented, they encounter a bit of trouble on the road, and like many characters before them, decide to take a shortcut.
County Road 951 looks unremarkable at the start, but what the women don't know is that this road also has another name: The Devil's Driveway.
It does not take long before the group starts noticing concerning things happening, time slips and confusion, hallucinations and worse. Their good-spirited getaway is quickly turning into a pulse-racing nightmare.
The horrors of the road seem to be linked to their past, but it's all so hard to decipher. The women are confused and tired, but regardless of the challenges and their fears, they'll need to work together if they have any hope of survival.
I thought White Line Fever was so interesting. It begins with a startling and gripping Prologue that is set on the stretch of road where the women ultimately end up, but it's not necessarily related to them.
That Prologue really set the tone for the story. Then we take a quick step back and meet Livia, as well as her friends, and we learn of their motivations behind their girls' trip.
It had the perfect Horror story set-up: four friends on a girls weekend, driving to a remote rental house, things going horribly wrong. Also it featured a great Horror story lesson, which many of us already know and practice in our own lives: don't ever take the shortcut.
We do get a past-timeline, in addition to the present-day action, where we follow Livia and her friend group when they were just young girls.
We learn of formative (read: traumatizing) events that happened to them on Livia's family's property.
I did enjoy that back-and-forth. The friend group and particularly the way the events of their youth were relayed did give me heavy-It vibes; not in a copy-cat way, in a more inspirational, subtle way. I enjoyed that vibe.
While some of the events occurring in the Devil's Driveway were a bit too fever dream for my general tastes, I did love the character work and in particular, the growth that our MC, Livia, displayed throughout the story.
You truly go on a journey with these characters. I enjoyed the feel of the road itself, how it plays the role of antagonist. I also loved the strong bonds of the friend group, as they tried to figure everything out in order to get out of there.
I would recommend this to Horror Readers of all types. I think the creativity and exceptional character work make this one worthy of picking up. I'm looking forward to more from Jones in the future.
Thank you to the publisher, Tor Nightfire and Macmillan Audio, for providing me with copies to read and review.
K.C. Jones seems to take risks with his writing, and I respect the heck out of that, and enjoy a lot of the themes and concepts he explores in his stories. The best part is, I have no clue in what direction he'll be going next with his work, but you better believe, I'm gonna be there to read it!
August 2, 2024
White Line Fever is a terrifying, nerve-shattering, white-knuckled road trip through hell. Jones takes the haunted house trope and stretches it like black tar across a landscape littered with inner demons, ghosts of the past, and the detritus of personal trauma—a rare blend of visceral horror and psychological suspense that will keep readers’ feet firmly on the gas pedal.
February 25, 2025
White Line Fever: highway hypnosis, a trance-like, altered mental state induced by driving great distances or long periods of time.
This was one weird story, and not in a good kind of weird. It kind of reminded me (just a little) of those trips I took to visit my parents in OR (after they retired) driving from LA to Coos Bay, late at night, drinking coffee to stay awake and getting startled when the car tires wandered onto the gravel shoulder and getting weirded out at some of the strange things I would see out on the side of the roads. Yeah, I don’t drive like that anymore.
So, the book summary introduces the MC’s, four BFF’s since childhood (they’re in their 30’s now), Livia, Ash and Mo (sisters), and Becka (married to Ash) are driving to an OR resort for a girls weekend. Along the way, they decide to take a shortcut in an effort to get there faster. VERY BAD DECISION!!! It’s not long before a bunch of freaky things start happening that has all of them questioning their sanity, definitely regretting taking that shortcut, and praying that they make it back home alive.
The story flips back and forth between present-day and 20yrs ago, when they were tweens in some podunk town named Newberry and called themselves the Scoundrels. basically, spending their days just running around town getting into mischief and sneaking out at night doing what tween girls do when left to their own devices. There were so many passages where Jones was definitely building intensity and leading the reader (at least this reader) to some scary discovery or incident only to just……..nothing. Jones did this throughout most of the story. One disappointing passage after another.
By the halfway point, I seriously wanted to DNF the book, but I didn’t because I have an implied agreement with NetGalley to provide them with honest reviews. That and I kept hoping the story would get better and Jones would finally provide some substance to all that intensity he kept building up to but failing to ever deliver on. Anyway, the end came fast (thank goodness), in a bit of a mess, with the finale being kind of anticlimactic.
The character development of the MC’s was good, and that was probably the best part of the story. The MC’s were good characters and their relationships and life-long history were entertaining. The pacing was steady, and the storyline had potential to be something more than what it actually was – a little disappointing. The weakest link in this story was the writing. Once again, there was so much potential that just never came to fruition. This story was labeled as Horror on GR, but I would not label this story as horror, which is a good thing because I’m not a fan of the hardcore horror. On a scale of 1-5, 5 being horror-filled, this was maybe a 1-1.5. Anyway, I’m looking at an overall rating of 2.8 that I will round up to a 3star review.
I flipped back and forth between the ebook and the audiobook and I'm not sure which medium I would recommend more, probably the ebook. The audiobook narrator, Kate Handford, was very adept at building up that intensity that more times than not ended on a whimper. Whereas, in the book, the letdown didn’t seem as jarring. JMHO. I want to thank NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group and Macmillan Audio for sending me this eARC in exchange for my honest review.
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This was one weird story, and not in a good kind of weird. It kind of reminded me (just a little) of those trips I took to visit my parents in OR (after they retired) driving from LA to Coos Bay, late at night, drinking coffee to stay awake and getting startled when the car tires wandered onto the gravel shoulder and getting weirded out at some of the strange things I would see out on the side of the roads. Yeah, I don’t drive like that anymore.
So, the book summary introduces the MC’s, four BFF’s since childhood (they’re in their 30’s now), Livia, Ash and Mo (sisters), and Becka (married to Ash) are driving to an OR resort for a girls weekend. Along the way, they decide to take a shortcut in an effort to get there faster. VERY BAD DECISION!!! It’s not long before a bunch of freaky things start happening that has all of them questioning their sanity, definitely regretting taking that shortcut, and praying that they make it back home alive.
The story flips back and forth between present-day and 20yrs ago, when they were tweens in some podunk town named Newberry and called themselves the Scoundrels. basically, spending their days just running around town getting into mischief and sneaking out at night doing what tween girls do when left to their own devices. There were so many passages where Jones was definitely building intensity and leading the reader (at least this reader) to some scary discovery or incident only to just……..nothing. Jones did this throughout most of the story. One disappointing passage after another.
By the halfway point, I seriously wanted to DNF the book, but I didn’t because I have an implied agreement with NetGalley to provide them with honest reviews. That and I kept hoping the story would get better and Jones would finally provide some substance to all that intensity he kept building up to but failing to ever deliver on. Anyway, the end came fast (thank goodness), in a bit of a mess, with the finale being kind of anticlimactic.
The character development of the MC’s was good, and that was probably the best part of the story. The MC’s were good characters and their relationships and life-long history were entertaining. The pacing was steady, and the storyline had potential to be something more than what it actually was – a little disappointing. The weakest link in this story was the writing. Once again, there was so much potential that just never came to fruition. This story was labeled as Horror on GR, but I would not label this story as horror, which is a good thing because I’m not a fan of the hardcore horror. On a scale of 1-5, 5 being horror-filled, this was maybe a 1-1.5. Anyway, I’m looking at an overall rating of 2.8 that I will round up to a 3star review.
I flipped back and forth between the ebook and the audiobook and I'm not sure which medium I would recommend more, probably the ebook. The audiobook narrator, Kate Handford, was very adept at building up that intensity that more times than not ended on a whimper. Whereas, in the book, the letdown didn’t seem as jarring. JMHO. I want to thank NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group and Macmillan Audio for sending me this eARC in exchange for my honest review.
#NetGalley #TorPublishingGroup #MacmillanAudio #WhiteLineFever
February 4, 2025
2.0 Stars
I was interested in the premise, but unfortunately this book felt very flat in execution. The characters and subsequent plot felt so underdeveloped, leaving me disappointed. It was ultimately a very forgettable read that didn't leave much of an impression at the end of the day.
Disclaimer I received a copy of this book from the publisher.
I was interested in the premise, but unfortunately this book felt very flat in execution. The characters and subsequent plot felt so underdeveloped, leaving me disappointed. It was ultimately a very forgettable read that didn't leave much of an impression at the end of the day.
Disclaimer I received a copy of this book from the publisher.
January 24, 2025
"Something was hidden there in the shade. Something with teeth bared in an open-mouthed grin and black, empty eyes staring right back at me."
My first DNF of the year!
DNF @ 55%
I loved the idea behind this. Friends set out on a girls trip to get away from real life for a while. Then some terrible shit happens. Okay, that sounds like the plot of a lot of horror movies but it works. Usually, it works. Here it did not.
The characters were bitchy and a lovable group of friends, I enjoyed that aspect of it. Who wouldn’t want to help one of their friends out after they’ve been dealt a crappy hand in life? That��s as far as my enjoyment goes with this.
I’ve tried, let me tell you. I’ve tried! I kept pushing myself to read more but I just couldn’t do it anymore. I didn’t like the story and I didn’t care for the writing. Was bored through most of what I read and I wanted the shadows to bring forth darkness and despair. Nothing of the kind happened. Well, from what I read.
Let me clarify something. I’m not a slow burn reader, I need the words to come off of the page and slap me. That doesn’t mean blood and gore has to take place on every page but I expect the dialogue to keep me interested.
‘White Line Fever’ was the haunted road story that never ended. It played on and on just like that Lamb Chop song. While this book wasn’t for me, I can see other readers enjoying it. Not me though, I like my stories haunting.
My first DNF of the year!
DNF @ 55%
I loved the idea behind this. Friends set out on a girls trip to get away from real life for a while. Then some terrible shit happens. Okay, that sounds like the plot of a lot of horror movies but it works. Usually, it works. Here it did not.
The characters were bitchy and a lovable group of friends, I enjoyed that aspect of it. Who wouldn’t want to help one of their friends out after they’ve been dealt a crappy hand in life? That��s as far as my enjoyment goes with this.
I’ve tried, let me tell you. I’ve tried! I kept pushing myself to read more but I just couldn’t do it anymore. I didn’t like the story and I didn’t care for the writing. Was bored through most of what I read and I wanted the shadows to bring forth darkness and despair. Nothing of the kind happened. Well, from what I read.
Let me clarify something. I’m not a slow burn reader, I need the words to come off of the page and slap me. That doesn’t mean blood and gore has to take place on every page but I expect the dialogue to keep me interested.
‘White Line Fever’ was the haunted road story that never ended. It played on and on just like that Lamb Chop song. While this book wasn’t for me, I can see other readers enjoying it. Not me though, I like my stories haunting.
April 17, 2025
A girls trip goes horribly wrong, and the story’s about all the demons, both inner and more literal ones, that the main characters must overcome on their journey out of a haunted stretch of road.
I thought this was just okay. It was way too long, some of the horror/haunting scenes felt pretty repetitive, and in the end things didn’t get quite as crazy as I was hoping.
I thought this was just okay. It was way too long, some of the horror/haunting scenes felt pretty repetitive, and in the end things didn’t get quite as crazy as I was hoping.
February 23, 2025
Finished Reading
Pre-Read notes
I'm already in love with "The Devil's Driveway," such a great scary setting element!
I really need a fun, scary book, so I hope this one is as great as that setting name!
Final Review
If a monster kills you in a dream, do you die in real life? p243
Review summary and recommendations
I mean this in the best way, but the best thing about this book is the opening scene. Unfortunately, the hundreds of pages that follow never get back to its potential or even a cohesive concept.
I didn't love this one, but the pace is thrilling and the story weird enough to have kept me reading until the end.
I recommend this to fans of weird horror and urban legends and myths.
Reading Notes
Three (or more) things I loved:
1. "The Devil's Driveway" is a great, terrifying location, and that name! *edit This was definitely not used to its full potential.
2. But even as plenty of natural light streamed through the windows, the room felt much darker than it should have. Watching him move through it, I again had the terrible thought that I was seeing a stranger. Or worse, somebody I’d expected never to see again. p32 This is really good suspense writing. The mode and tone in this scene are so heavy and shadowy.
Three (or less) things I didn't love:
This section isn't only for criticisms. It's merely for items that I felt something for other than "love" or some interpretation thereof.
1. Once the fmc and her friends are on the road, the pace just dies. It's so weird, considering they are literally flying down the road.
2. This book just...doesn't have a plot. It's merely hundreds and hundreds of pages of the author churning up the dirt.
3. This was not an easy book to follow. Dual timelines only work if both timelines advance the overall plot, and that didn't happen here.
Rating: 🚘🚘.5 Devil's Driveways
Recommend? maybe for some readers
Finished: Feb 21 '25
Format: accessible digital arc, NetGalley
Read this book if you like:
💀 horror stories
👻 ghost stories
🌲 scary forests
🛣 haunted roads
👩🏼🤝👩🏾 friend drama
Thank you to the author K.C. Jones, publisher Tor Publishing Group, and NetGalley, for an accessible advance digital copy of WHITE LINE FEVER. All views are mine.
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Pre-Read notes
I'm already in love with "The Devil's Driveway," such a great scary setting element!
I really need a fun, scary book, so I hope this one is as great as that setting name!
Final Review
If a monster kills you in a dream, do you die in real life? p243
Review summary and recommendations
I mean this in the best way, but the best thing about this book is the opening scene. Unfortunately, the hundreds of pages that follow never get back to its potential or even a cohesive concept.
I didn't love this one, but the pace is thrilling and the story weird enough to have kept me reading until the end.
I recommend this to fans of weird horror and urban legends and myths.
Reading Notes
Three (or more) things I loved:
1. "The Devil's Driveway" is a great, terrifying location, and that name! *edit This was definitely not used to its full potential.
2. But even as plenty of natural light streamed through the windows, the room felt much darker than it should have. Watching him move through it, I again had the terrible thought that I was seeing a stranger. Or worse, somebody I’d expected never to see again. p32 This is really good suspense writing. The mode and tone in this scene are so heavy and shadowy.
Three (or less) things I didn't love:
This section isn't only for criticisms. It's merely for items that I felt something for other than "love" or some interpretation thereof.
1. Once the fmc and her friends are on the road, the pace just dies. It's so weird, considering they are literally flying down the road.
2. This book just...doesn't have a plot. It's merely hundreds and hundreds of pages of the author churning up the dirt.
3. This was not an easy book to follow. Dual timelines only work if both timelines advance the overall plot, and that didn't happen here.
Rating: 🚘🚘.5 Devil's Driveways
Recommend? maybe for some readers
Finished: Feb 21 '25
Format: accessible digital arc, NetGalley
Read this book if you like:
💀 horror stories
👻 ghost stories
🌲 scary forests
🛣 haunted roads
👩🏼🤝👩🏾 friend drama
Thank you to the author K.C. Jones, publisher Tor Publishing Group, and NetGalley, for an accessible advance digital copy of WHITE LINE FEVER. All views are mine.
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November 11, 2024
Thanks to Netgally and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for honest review!
Holy crap, yall! This book was so scary! I loved every second of it, even when I had nightmares from reading right before going to sleep. It's not often that a book actually scares me, but this one had me hooked and frightened from the start. I don't think I've ever read anything similar, which is a huge bonus for me because I read a LOT of books. I think it will scare you too. Even if you don't believe in things like shadow people, ghosts, haunted highways, and demons. This book will have you shook. You might want to read it with the lights on.
Holy crap, yall! This book was so scary! I loved every second of it, even when I had nightmares from reading right before going to sleep. It's not often that a book actually scares me, but this one had me hooked and frightened from the start. I don't think I've ever read anything similar, which is a huge bonus for me because I read a LOT of books. I think it will scare you too. Even if you don't believe in things like shadow people, ghosts, haunted highways, and demons. This book will have you shook. You might want to read it with the lights on.
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September 29, 2024I was lucky enough to read this early. I LOVED this book. Perfectly crafted with characters that come alive on the page. Reminiscent of vintage King, White Line Fever is one of the best horror novels I've read in years.
March 11, 2025
2.25 stars
Elements not clicking, White Line Fever has fragments of compelling moments, but overall it's a rather dull amalgamation of mismatched ideas that doesn't quite present their potential (is it a serious self-discovery drama about childhood trauma? Or a schlocky horror?). Even though the focus of its premise is a stretch of abandoned highway with supernatural presence, the narrative on top feels incidental, and I constantly question why the author choose to tell this story using such setting, when there are more evocative alternatives than having characters repeatedly hallucinate while being trapped in their vehicles.
Driving down an unfamiliar, empty road alone is such a visceral experience in real life, but I've yet to encounter a novel that fully translate that sense of dread/distress into words (Murder Road by Simone St. James is another one that didn't work for me), White Line Fever simply doesn't grip me with its repetitive plot progression, uninteresting characters, and tired supernatural manifestation—a middle-of-the-road, just readable paranormal thriller.
**This ARC was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Much appreciated!**
Elements not clicking, White Line Fever has fragments of compelling moments, but overall it's a rather dull amalgamation of mismatched ideas that doesn't quite present their potential (is it a serious self-discovery drama about childhood trauma? Or a schlocky horror?). Even though the focus of its premise is a stretch of abandoned highway with supernatural presence, the narrative on top feels incidental, and I constantly question why the author choose to tell this story using such setting, when there are more evocative alternatives than having characters repeatedly hallucinate while being trapped in their vehicles.
Driving down an unfamiliar, empty road alone is such a visceral experience in real life, but I've yet to encounter a novel that fully translate that sense of dread/distress into words (Murder Road by Simone St. James is another one that didn't work for me), White Line Fever simply doesn't grip me with its repetitive plot progression, uninteresting characters, and tired supernatural manifestation—a middle-of-the-road, just readable paranormal thriller.
**This ARC was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Much appreciated!**
March 22, 2025
~TW/CW: Language, anxiety, cheating, abusive family, toxic relationships, childhood trauma, mental abuse, blood, gory scenes ~
*****SPOILERS*****
About the book:
At a passing glance, County Road 951 is an entirely unremarkable stretch of blacktop, a two-lane scar across the Cascade foothills of Central Oregon.But the road is known by another name, coined by those who’ve had to clean up after all those scenic detours went horribly wrong: The Devil’s Driveway.When Livia and her long-time friends take the Driveway as a shortcut to a much-needed weekend getaway, what begins as a morning joyride quickly becomes anything but. Soon, they’re driving for their lives, pursued by a horror beyond anything they ever imagined.The Devil’s Driveway might be only 15 miles long, but with danger at every turn, it will take the four women to the very limits of their friendships and their sanity.And there’s no telling what else lies in wait just beyond the bend.
Release Date: March 18th, 2025
Genre: Thriller/horror
Pages: 368
Rating: ⭐
What I Liked:
1. Writing style was okay
What I Didn't Like:
1. Confusing things happen
2. Didn't care about the characters
Final Thoughts:
This book started out pretty interesting and I was interested what was happening but after like the 5th car accident I started to wean on my excitement of this book. There were action scenes of things happening that really weren't that interesting to me. Some parts even came off as confusing. I didn't find the characters for a likable. I didn't understand the whole going back and forth between the childhood at the junkyard tow truck place. I didn't understand what's happening because I guess I just didn't care about what was happening. The characters were so one-toned you could have replaced four women with one woman and it would have felt the same.
I ended up dnfing this book at page 162 because it just didn't feel like it was going to get any better. I had already lost my interest in it and nothing was happening other than her talking about her dead dog somehow reappearing, which under normal circumstances might be an interesting development but in this book just came off confusing and ridiculous.
There were certain parts in this book where I thought were fascinating such as she grew up with a father who was a cannibal. But when we got those flashbacks they were so small that we ended up just talking about her sneaking out and her dog. Let's flush out her father some more and understand what's going on with that. The author would do this to us. They would give us this gripping thing that happen and egg us on with that information but then pull it away to tell us about something else that was not relevant to what we wanted to hear - something far more boring. In instances like this it would remind me of like a PG-13 horror movie that all the bloody scenes would happen off of frame we were just supposed to use her imagination to know what transpired. It frustrated me because we're in a book you can write about anything at this point don't hide away from the good gross things.
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Thanks to Netgalley and Tor Nightfire for this advanced copy of the book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
*****SPOILERS*****
About the book:
At a passing glance, County Road 951 is an entirely unremarkable stretch of blacktop, a two-lane scar across the Cascade foothills of Central Oregon.But the road is known by another name, coined by those who’ve had to clean up after all those scenic detours went horribly wrong: The Devil’s Driveway.When Livia and her long-time friends take the Driveway as a shortcut to a much-needed weekend getaway, what begins as a morning joyride quickly becomes anything but. Soon, they’re driving for their lives, pursued by a horror beyond anything they ever imagined.The Devil’s Driveway might be only 15 miles long, but with danger at every turn, it will take the four women to the very limits of their friendships and their sanity.And there’s no telling what else lies in wait just beyond the bend.
Release Date: March 18th, 2025
Genre: Thriller/horror
Pages: 368
Rating: ⭐
What I Liked:
1. Writing style was okay
What I Didn't Like:
1. Confusing things happen
2. Didn't care about the characters
Final Thoughts:
This book started out pretty interesting and I was interested what was happening but after like the 5th car accident I started to wean on my excitement of this book. There were action scenes of things happening that really weren't that interesting to me. Some parts even came off as confusing. I didn't find the characters for a likable. I didn't understand the whole going back and forth between the childhood at the junkyard tow truck place. I didn't understand what's happening because I guess I just didn't care about what was happening. The characters were so one-toned you could have replaced four women with one woman and it would have felt the same.
I ended up dnfing this book at page 162 because it just didn't feel like it was going to get any better. I had already lost my interest in it and nothing was happening other than her talking about her dead dog somehow reappearing, which under normal circumstances might be an interesting development but in this book just came off confusing and ridiculous.
There were certain parts in this book where I thought were fascinating such as she grew up with a father who was a cannibal. But when we got those flashbacks they were so small that we ended up just talking about her sneaking out and her dog. Let's flush out her father some more and understand what's going on with that. The author would do this to us. They would give us this gripping thing that happen and egg us on with that information but then pull it away to tell us about something else that was not relevant to what we wanted to hear - something far more boring. In instances like this it would remind me of like a PG-13 horror movie that all the bloody scenes would happen off of frame we were just supposed to use her imagination to know what transpired. It frustrated me because we're in a book you can write about anything at this point don't hide away from the good gross things.
IG | Blog
Thanks to Netgalley and Tor Nightfire for this advanced copy of the book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
March 2, 2025
County Road 951, aka The Devil’s Driveway, has been closed for five years. The once-scenic bypass was replaced by a larger highway, and eventually was shut down due to lack of traffic and funding for repairs. Over the years, a rumor began to form that the 15-mile stretch of road was haunted by all who had died on it - and the number of people who died on it is not insignificant…
When Livia finds out that her husband has been cheating on her, it becomes the perfect time for a girls trip to talk things out and decide what her next steps should be. Her best friends since youth, Ash, Becka and Morgan, decide to take her to a rustic resort for some bonding time, but on the drive there, they hit some traffic. That’s when their GPS tells them about a shortcut that they decide to take…right down County Road 951.
Not long before the girls began their trek, a group of people looking to make a viral video also decided to go down the road. The difference is that they knew the rumors and went anyway, by themselves, at night. Let’s just say that there were consequences. Eventually, the link between the two groups comes together, but the majority of this story is about the four friends - “The Scoundrels” as they used to be known.
Once the women turn into the road, they quickly lose satellite access to their GPS, and of course there is no cell service. Still, it’s only 15 miles and the GPS told them to turn there - what could happen? Let’s just start with hallucinations (or were they?) taking them back to their pasts. They’re hearing things that aren’t there, seeing people who aren’t there, and why is it taking so long to go 15 miles?! The haunted turn up soon after, and unfortunately, they aren’t friendly ghosts.
The beginning of this started slow, but as the story continued down the road (haha), the suspense started to ratchet up and this became quite creepy. I think some things could have been shortened, and I wish the two groups had spent a good amount of time together, but overall, I thought this was a spine-chilling and uniquely original story. The tone in the beginning is miles away from the tone at the end, and you’ll be there for the whole thing! 3.5 stars, rounded up.
(Thank you to Tor Nighfire, K.C. Jones and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my review. This book is slated to be released on March 18, 2025.)
When Livia finds out that her husband has been cheating on her, it becomes the perfect time for a girls trip to talk things out and decide what her next steps should be. Her best friends since youth, Ash, Becka and Morgan, decide to take her to a rustic resort for some bonding time, but on the drive there, they hit some traffic. That’s when their GPS tells them about a shortcut that they decide to take…right down County Road 951.
Not long before the girls began their trek, a group of people looking to make a viral video also decided to go down the road. The difference is that they knew the rumors and went anyway, by themselves, at night. Let’s just say that there were consequences. Eventually, the link between the two groups comes together, but the majority of this story is about the four friends - “The Scoundrels” as they used to be known.
Once the women turn into the road, they quickly lose satellite access to their GPS, and of course there is no cell service. Still, it’s only 15 miles and the GPS told them to turn there - what could happen? Let’s just start with hallucinations (or were they?) taking them back to their pasts. They’re hearing things that aren’t there, seeing people who aren’t there, and why is it taking so long to go 15 miles?! The haunted turn up soon after, and unfortunately, they aren’t friendly ghosts.
The beginning of this started slow, but as the story continued down the road (haha), the suspense started to ratchet up and this became quite creepy. I think some things could have been shortened, and I wish the two groups had spent a good amount of time together, but overall, I thought this was a spine-chilling and uniquely original story. The tone in the beginning is miles away from the tone at the end, and you’ll be there for the whole thing! 3.5 stars, rounded up.
(Thank you to Tor Nighfire, K.C. Jones and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my review. This book is slated to be released on March 18, 2025.)
April 4, 2025
Four women take a shortcut down a haunted road. That's it, that's the book. There was no plot to this story. I wanted to quit many times, but since it was a NetGalley story I plodded through.
The story wasn't super scary. It often built to something that was supposed to be revealed and shock us only to...stop. The prologue was the most interesting part of the book and it didn't even tie into the main story. Basically it was a big let down all around.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author KC Jones, and Macmillan audio for my ARC of this audiobook.
The story wasn't super scary. It often built to something that was supposed to be revealed and shock us only to...stop. The prologue was the most interesting part of the book and it didn't even tie into the main story. Basically it was a big let down all around.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author KC Jones, and Macmillan audio for my ARC of this audiobook.
August 23, 2024
I received an ARC of this novel from Tor Nightfire, and let me just say, it was an absolute blast. K.C. Jones masterfully weaves the past and the present in this haunting tale about four friends lost on a lonely stretch of road where every bend hides a new nightmare. With rich, vibrant characters and a coming of age trope that I absolutely love, this one checked all my boxes, and I can't recommend it enough.
March 25, 2025
Audiobook/Book Review 🛣️🚘🎧
Thank you so much @tornightfire @macmillan.audio for the gifted copy and ALC!
White Line Fever
by KC Jones
Narrated by Kate Handford
About the book 👇🏽
At a passing glance, County Road 951 is an entirely unremarkable stretch of blacktop, a two-lane scar across the Cascade foothills of Central Oregon.
But the road is known by another name, coined by locals who’ve had to clean up after all those scenic detours went horribly wrong: The Devil’s Driveway.
When Livia and her long-time friends take the Driveway as a shortcut to a much-needed weekend getaway, what begins as a morning joyride quickly becomes anything but. Soon, they’re driving for their lives, pursued by a horror beyond anything they ever imagined.
The Devil’s Driveway might be only 15 miles long, but with danger at every turn, it will take the four women to the very limits of their friendships and their sanity.
And there’s no telling what else lies in wait just beyond the bend.
🚘 My thoughts:
Um… so good! This was a fever dream. I had such a good time with this story. I definitely switched back and forth between physical book and audiobook because I just needed to know what was happening until it was over. I felt claustrophobic yet I couldn’t get enough. I honestly cannot think of another book that was quite like this one. This felt unique and frightening in the best of ways. The narrator did a phenomenal job with this story and switching between the two versions was seamless. This was haunting and crept underneath my skin in ways I wasn’t expecting. I highly recommend giving this book a read/listen because I’ll be keeping this one on my shelves. White Line Fever is out now!
Happy reading 📖 🎧🛣️🚘
Thank you so much @tornightfire @macmillan.audio for the gifted copy and ALC!
White Line Fever
by KC Jones
Narrated by Kate Handford
About the book 👇🏽
At a passing glance, County Road 951 is an entirely unremarkable stretch of blacktop, a two-lane scar across the Cascade foothills of Central Oregon.
But the road is known by another name, coined by locals who’ve had to clean up after all those scenic detours went horribly wrong: The Devil’s Driveway.
When Livia and her long-time friends take the Driveway as a shortcut to a much-needed weekend getaway, what begins as a morning joyride quickly becomes anything but. Soon, they’re driving for their lives, pursued by a horror beyond anything they ever imagined.
The Devil’s Driveway might be only 15 miles long, but with danger at every turn, it will take the four women to the very limits of their friendships and their sanity.
And there’s no telling what else lies in wait just beyond the bend.
🚘 My thoughts:
Um… so good! This was a fever dream. I had such a good time with this story. I definitely switched back and forth between physical book and audiobook because I just needed to know what was happening until it was over. I felt claustrophobic yet I couldn’t get enough. I honestly cannot think of another book that was quite like this one. This felt unique and frightening in the best of ways. The narrator did a phenomenal job with this story and switching between the two versions was seamless. This was haunting and crept underneath my skin in ways I wasn’t expecting. I highly recommend giving this book a read/listen because I’ll be keeping this one on my shelves. White Line Fever is out now!
Happy reading 📖 🎧🛣️🚘
November 20, 2024
White Line Fever by KC Jones, when Olivia and longtime partner, Brian have a fallout her friends take her on a girls trip. Olivia, Morgan, Rebecca, and Ashley have been friends since their terrible childhood which they were all lucky enough to live through. when running into bad traffic, Morgan sees a shortcut and despite the road says do not enter. She takes it anyway, and this trip will be one more thing. The girls will all be lucky to live through. It seems this road is the devils triangle of highways most people who take it won’t be seen alive again, and when the girls take it, there will be a reckoning for each individual girl with past traumas, rearing their ugly head on the lonely highway in the middle of nowhere, Colorado, if only they could find their way out. This was a pretty good book, but I found it hard to really get into and it took me a couple of settings to finish it. That may be on me because this book is really good. I just found it hard to stay interested, having said that I would still recommended because it definitely has a lot going for it. Being haunted by your own past in the middle of nowhere would have to be one of the most freakiest scariest situations and then for it to happen to all of them is even scarier. I don’t know why I couldn’t stay attentive to the storyline, but I do think other people will definitely enjoy this book.#NetGalley, #WhiteLineFever, #KCJones,
April 7, 2025
"White Line Fever," a novel by K.C. Jones, pays homage to Stephen King's iconic work, "It." It tells the story of a group of childhood friends confronting personal challenges and unresolved issues from their past while also facing a supernatural horror element, in this case, the "Harrowling." The narrative includes references to King's works, such as "Silver Bullet," "Dead Zone," "Christine," and "The Shining."
The story centers around Livia and her childhood friends Ash, Mo, and Becka, collectively known as "The Scoundrels." After discovering her husband's infidelity, Livia seeks solace in her friends, who suggest a road trip into the Oregon wilderness. However, their adventure takes a dark turn on County Road 951, also known as "The Devil's Driveway," which has a notorious history and is shrouded in urban legends.
As they travel, the group experiences time loss and disturbing visions, becoming trapped on what seems to be an endless stretch of road. The narrative shifts between past and present, revealing Livia's traumatic upbringing with an abusive father and how she found refuge with her friends.
"White Line Fever" starts with a gripping introduction that sets a haunting tone. While the flashbacks add some background to the story, they can sometimes feel repetitive and may interrupt the main action. The characters frequently argue with each other instead of making clear decisions, and the most potent moments often come too late in the story, especially when they finally meet a character who was introduced in the prologue. Although the story has its strong points, it can also feel a bit confusing and disjointed. Overall, it appeals to readers who appreciate unsettling, character-focused stories about a group of women facing supernatural challenges.
The story centers around Livia and her childhood friends Ash, Mo, and Becka, collectively known as "The Scoundrels." After discovering her husband's infidelity, Livia seeks solace in her friends, who suggest a road trip into the Oregon wilderness. However, their adventure takes a dark turn on County Road 951, also known as "The Devil's Driveway," which has a notorious history and is shrouded in urban legends.
As they travel, the group experiences time loss and disturbing visions, becoming trapped on what seems to be an endless stretch of road. The narrative shifts between past and present, revealing Livia's traumatic upbringing with an abusive father and how she found refuge with her friends.
"White Line Fever" starts with a gripping introduction that sets a haunting tone. While the flashbacks add some background to the story, they can sometimes feel repetitive and may interrupt the main action. The characters frequently argue with each other instead of making clear decisions, and the most potent moments often come too late in the story, especially when they finally meet a character who was introduced in the prologue. Although the story has its strong points, it can also feel a bit confusing and disjointed. Overall, it appeals to readers who appreciate unsettling, character-focused stories about a group of women facing supernatural challenges.
March 3, 2025
"The Devil’s Driveway might be only 15 miles, but with danger at every turn, it will take the four women to the very limits of their friendships and their sanity."
So states the cover blurb on this road-trip-from-hell horror novel by new-to-me author K.C. Jones. And it certainly packed danger at every turn for four childhood friends who decide to take a weekend getaway to a high class spa on the other side of the Oregon Cascade mountains. Except, of course, that they take a "short cut" road that should have been chained shut, and end up reliving and hallucinating every childhood spook and haunt, from abusive fathers to abusive husbands and mothers-in-law. K.C. Jones can most certainly write a hellacious spooky scene, and there were some downright eerie spots in the novel. However, after a while the 15 miles seemed like 15 years, as after each passing meter the women flashed back to their childhood fears and recollections. Ultimately, at the halfway point, I realized that and I felt a little cheated by the book.
I believe I would have enjoyed the story much better if it were not so long. The spooky hijinks became a tad bit repetitive after a while, knowing that
Overall, however, a goodread, and my thanks to Netgalley, the author, and the publishers for their trust in my fair review for an early read. Rock on!
So states the cover blurb on this road-trip-from-hell horror novel by new-to-me author K.C. Jones. And it certainly packed danger at every turn for four childhood friends who decide to take a weekend getaway to a high class spa on the other side of the Oregon Cascade mountains. Except, of course, that they take a "short cut" road that should have been chained shut, and end up reliving and hallucinating every childhood spook and haunt, from abusive fathers to abusive husbands and mothers-in-law. K.C. Jones can most certainly write a hellacious spooky scene, and there were some downright eerie spots in the novel. However, after a while the 15 miles seemed like 15 years, as after each passing meter the women flashed back to their childhood fears and recollections. Ultimately, at the halfway point, I realized that and I felt a little cheated by the book.
I believe I would have enjoyed the story much better if it were not so long. The spooky hijinks became a tad bit repetitive after a while, knowing that
Overall, however, a goodread, and my thanks to Netgalley, the author, and the publishers for their trust in my fair review for an early read. Rock on!
June 20, 2025
3.5 || fun & creepy story about a group of friends trying to escape a freaky road. Had some great spooky moments, loved the paranormal elements. The tension was great and something was always happening. The group of friends were interesting but Livia is focused on the most and I wish the other girls would have had more page time as far as backstory goes. I found Livia kinda exhausting & annoying by the end. But the plot was fun. I enjoy a vacation gone horribly wrong and forces you to deal with what you are running from sorta story.
February 23, 2025
A weekend getaway turned into horror! I was interested to see how a 15 mile stretch of road could fill the length of an entire horror novel but it worked! This stretch of road speaks for itself, as it’s literally so renowned to be evil that it’s called the devil’s driveway. Just 30 miles round trip, 15 miles there and 15 miles back. How bad could it be? The ghost stories and numbers of tragedies beg to differ.
The strongest suit of this book is that it’s super visual and easy to picture. You can picture yourself driving at night, turning towards an unmarked, unlit road…the notorious County Road 951. Reading this almost gives found footage film vibes, like watching something similar to Blair Witch or something. A group of girls makes the mistake of taking a detour through County Road 951 and strange things start to happen, like apples falling from the sky (not scary but really random?). I liked the concept of the nightmare mile, which is the most dangerous part of the road, most of it made up of a tunnel. And in true horror novel fashion, they are forced to go through the tunnel to be able to get off of County Road 951.
My biggest qualm of this book is that it just….wasn’t scary enough. It just didn’t have the readability factor I wanted. A haunted stretch of highway is such an awesome concept that made me want to read this immediately, but it just….wasn’t scary. What I want in a horror novel is for it to be compulsively readable and this book just didn’t have that. I found myself skimming most of it because I just wasn’t getting into it; I’m not sure why but the readability factor wasn’t there. I tried but I just couldn’t bring myself to care. Maybe it was because the stakes weren’t high enough, or that it wasn’t scary enough, or it was too slow starting for my ADHD, or a combination of all of those. But it simply just…wasn’t scary or exciting for me. And the ending reveal also was underwhelming and again, just not scary. I think readers who are ok with slower horror would appreciate this one because I did find it quite slow and not the most exciting. 3/5 stars because while it wasn’t exactly a fun read for me, it was still well written.
Thank you to Netgalley and Tor for sending me an advanced copy in return for my honest review.
The strongest suit of this book is that it’s super visual and easy to picture. You can picture yourself driving at night, turning towards an unmarked, unlit road…the notorious County Road 951. Reading this almost gives found footage film vibes, like watching something similar to Blair Witch or something. A group of girls makes the mistake of taking a detour through County Road 951 and strange things start to happen, like apples falling from the sky (not scary but really random?). I liked the concept of the nightmare mile, which is the most dangerous part of the road, most of it made up of a tunnel. And in true horror novel fashion, they are forced to go through the tunnel to be able to get off of County Road 951.
My biggest qualm of this book is that it just….wasn’t scary enough. It just didn’t have the readability factor I wanted. A haunted stretch of highway is such an awesome concept that made me want to read this immediately, but it just….wasn’t scary. What I want in a horror novel is for it to be compulsively readable and this book just didn’t have that. I found myself skimming most of it because I just wasn’t getting into it; I’m not sure why but the readability factor wasn’t there. I tried but I just couldn’t bring myself to care. Maybe it was because the stakes weren’t high enough, or that it wasn’t scary enough, or it was too slow starting for my ADHD, or a combination of all of those. But it simply just…wasn’t scary or exciting for me. And the ending reveal also was underwhelming and again, just not scary. I think readers who are ok with slower horror would appreciate this one because I did find it quite slow and not the most exciting. 3/5 stars because while it wasn’t exactly a fun read for me, it was still well written.
Thank you to Netgalley and Tor for sending me an advanced copy in return for my honest review.
March 15, 2025
This was an interesting story with a supernatural touch. It kept my attention and I was curious to see how this would play out. County Road 951 AKA the devil’s driveway, is one stretch of road you definitely want to skip driving on. After discovering some devastating news, Olivia and her childhood friends take a quick getaway to relax and decompress. They discover a short cut, and despite the signs that pretty much stated to stay away, they see how much time it will save them and decide to take a chance anyway. Very odd and strange occurrences begging to take place on the stretch that’s called “The Nighmare Mile.” There is also a group of young adults investigating the occurrences, and when these 2 groups collide, they try to determine exactly what is going on. Overall a decent read for those who are horror and supernatural fans. The narration was great in this audibook!
Thank you Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for this advanced listening copy. All opinions are my own.
Thank you Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for this advanced listening copy. All opinions are my own.
June 3, 2025
White Line Fever
This one was a difficult story for me to settle into, but after a bit I was able to move through the book at a reasonable pace.
The tale follows Livia and her three friends os the head out for a girls’ retreat at a cabin they’ve rented. There’s some trouble ahead and they decide to take a shortcut on a road known as The Devil’s Driveway. It’s the beginning of all the supernatural happenings that occur. And don’t we all know not to take the shortcut?
The story moved back and forth in time, revealing some traumatic occurrences that happened to them around Livia’s family home.
This is a strong read for fans of horror and those who enjoy the supernatural. It was well done, and I’m giving it a four stars!
I received a copy of the digital ARC via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.
This one was a difficult story for me to settle into, but after a bit I was able to move through the book at a reasonable pace.
The tale follows Livia and her three friends os the head out for a girls’ retreat at a cabin they’ve rented. There’s some trouble ahead and they decide to take a shortcut on a road known as The Devil’s Driveway. It’s the beginning of all the supernatural happenings that occur. And don’t we all know not to take the shortcut?
The story moved back and forth in time, revealing some traumatic occurrences that happened to them around Livia’s family home.
This is a strong read for fans of horror and those who enjoy the supernatural. It was well done, and I’m giving it a four stars!
I received a copy of the digital ARC via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.
March 9, 2025
This one started out pretty strong and I was hooked! Definitely gave lots of creepy vibes!! 🙌
Unfortunately, as the story progressed, some of those creepy moments never went anywhere and I started to lose interest. 🫠 Overall, this was a decent read; just wished the vibes I got in the beginning stayed all the way through!
Like always, not every book is for every person, so you may enjoy this more than I did! Feel free to check it out, especially if you like urban legends! 🤓
Thank you to NetGalley and Tor Nightfire for the opportunity to read the eARC in exchange for my honest review! ❤️
Unfortunately, as the story progressed, some of those creepy moments never went anywhere and I started to lose interest. 🫠 Overall, this was a decent read; just wished the vibes I got in the beginning stayed all the way through!
Like always, not every book is for every person, so you may enjoy this more than I did! Feel free to check it out, especially if you like urban legends! 🤓
Thank you to NetGalley and Tor Nightfire for the opportunity to read the eARC in exchange for my honest review! ❤️
March 13, 2025
I tried really hard to keep an open mind while listening to this audiobook, but the story failed to keep me engaged. I found my mind wandering on some parts and having to start back at the beginning of the chapter to stay on track. I loved the idea for this book, the characters, etc, just disappointed on the execution. Thank you Tor Publishing and NetGalley for the ALC.
March 25, 2025
"THEY'LL BREAK MORE THAN SPEED LIMITS ON THIS GIRLS' TRIP FROM HELL."
If you're a fan of road trips with a supernatural twist, you might want to check out "White Line Fever"! As someone who loves hitting the open road, I'm not sorry I missed this one!
I was immediately drawn to this novel as someone who loves horror movies, especially those that twist a seemingly fun trip into a chilling nightmare. The eerie cover added to the allure! The story follows four childhood friends—Livia, Mo, Ash, and Becka—who decide to hit the road for a getaway after Livia finds out her husband has been unfaithful.
Sounds like fun, right? But things quickly spiral out of control when they encounter a sinister tow truck and take a shortcut. That’s when the adventure amps up! Little do they know they're heading into "The Devil's Driveway," a 15-mile stretch of closed road. As supernatural elements emerge, the friends confront unsettling childhood flashbacks, revealing their struggles and secrets—some of the best parts of the story.
The book's pacing starts like a leisurely drive along familiar back roads, gradually picking up speed as the story intensifies. Bizarre events leave you questioning what’s real. With each twist, the friends question their reality and wrestle with their fears, desperately seeking a way back home in one piece.
If you’re up for a wild ride filled with outrageous and hair-raising supernatural suspense, this road trip might be worth the journey!
I enjoyed this crazy ride and appreciate Macmillan Audio and Tor Nightfire providing the ARCs through NetGalley. Listening to the audiobook alongside the ebook was fantastic, and the narrator did an excellent job. I’m giving this one a solid 3.5 out of 5 stars. I was hooked and needed to see how the story wrapped up, but the supernatural twist caught me a bit off guard. As always, my opinions are my own and shared voluntarily.
If you're a fan of road trips with a supernatural twist, you might want to check out "White Line Fever"! As someone who loves hitting the open road, I'm not sorry I missed this one!
I was immediately drawn to this novel as someone who loves horror movies, especially those that twist a seemingly fun trip into a chilling nightmare. The eerie cover added to the allure! The story follows four childhood friends—Livia, Mo, Ash, and Becka—who decide to hit the road for a getaway after Livia finds out her husband has been unfaithful.
Sounds like fun, right? But things quickly spiral out of control when they encounter a sinister tow truck and take a shortcut. That’s when the adventure amps up! Little do they know they're heading into "The Devil's Driveway," a 15-mile stretch of closed road. As supernatural elements emerge, the friends confront unsettling childhood flashbacks, revealing their struggles and secrets—some of the best parts of the story.
The book's pacing starts like a leisurely drive along familiar back roads, gradually picking up speed as the story intensifies. Bizarre events leave you questioning what’s real. With each twist, the friends question their reality and wrestle with their fears, desperately seeking a way back home in one piece.
If you’re up for a wild ride filled with outrageous and hair-raising supernatural suspense, this road trip might be worth the journey!
I enjoyed this crazy ride and appreciate Macmillan Audio and Tor Nightfire providing the ARCs through NetGalley. Listening to the audiobook alongside the ebook was fantastic, and the narrator did an excellent job. I’m giving this one a solid 3.5 out of 5 stars. I was hooked and needed to see how the story wrapped up, but the supernatural twist caught me a bit off guard. As always, my opinions are my own and shared voluntarily.
March 20, 2025
For anyone who reads my reviews you know I don't read most of the synopsis of books before I dive right in- I wish I would have with this one.
The only reason I say that is because I don't really do paranormal/mythical kind of stuff, but I am going to rate it fairly and equitably.
There are trigger warnings that need to be added/addressed before I begin. If child abuse/parent child neglect bothers you, you may want to stray away from this one.
White Line Fever starts off a little slow and honestly I wasn't quite sure where things were going for a little bit. It wasn't until about 30% in that I felt like I had an understanding of what was actually going on and where the book was headed. And then I got into it a little more. And it is a walk through the lives of these women as they try to make it to the other side of this psychotic forest to find their spa weekend.
I can understand why people struggled with this book, but I enjoyed the ride when I finally figured out the destination and the passengers with me.
This book is for you if:
✔ you love books about friendship
✔ you love paranormal
✔ you don't mind being a little lost at the beginning/enjoying the ride
✔ trigger warnings don't apply
❌ you need a straightforward story
❌ clear cut mystery is necessary
❌ can't handle anything ambiguous.
So if you're looking for something a little different, this is for you. This was 3.5 stars for me rounded up to 4.
Big thank you to netgalley and MacMillian Audio for the advanced audio copy of this book. All my opinions are my own.
The only reason I say that is because I don't really do paranormal/mythical kind of stuff, but I am going to rate it fairly and equitably.
There are trigger warnings that need to be added/addressed before I begin. If child abuse/parent child neglect bothers you, you may want to stray away from this one.
White Line Fever starts off a little slow and honestly I wasn't quite sure where things were going for a little bit. It wasn't until about 30% in that I felt like I had an understanding of what was actually going on and where the book was headed. And then I got into it a little more. And it is a walk through the lives of these women as they try to make it to the other side of this psychotic forest to find their spa weekend.
I can understand why people struggled with this book, but I enjoyed the ride when I finally figured out the destination and the passengers with me.
This book is for you if:
✔ you love books about friendship
✔ you love paranormal
✔ you don't mind being a little lost at the beginning/enjoying the ride
✔ trigger warnings don't apply
❌ you need a straightforward story
❌ clear cut mystery is necessary
❌ can't handle anything ambiguous.
So if you're looking for something a little different, this is for you. This was 3.5 stars for me rounded up to 4.
Big thank you to netgalley and MacMillian Audio for the advanced audio copy of this book. All my opinions are my own.
March 18, 2025
There’s something about a horror novel that takes place on a desolate, tree-lined country road that always piques my interest. Something as mundane as a country road can conjure up so many creepy situations: the lone hitchhiker, the eerie rest stop, the vehicle following you closer than is considered normal. Don’t even get me started on the old diner that is smack dab in the middle of this desolate road, filled with locals who don’t like strangers.
As soon as I began reading White Line Fever, I was feeling the creep factor crawl up the back of my neck. I felt the fear and the apprehension. When four friends decide that they are in need of a girls’ weekend away, they didn’t anticipate that it would end up being doomed by an ill-fated shortcut on Country Road 951, also known as The Devil’s Driveway. This was a road that had been closed years ago due to all of the fatal accidents that had occurred on it over the years. Yeah, if that name doesn’t make you think twice about shaving a few miles off your road trip, I don’t know what would.
KC Jones gives the reader a look at the childhood friendship between these four women. We see how much their friendship meant to them, how their late-night get-togethers brought them closer together. Each of these women had experienced their own share of pain and misery during their childhood years. The memories of their darkest most painful times would come back to haunt them in their most vulnerable times.
White Line Fever was more than just a road horror novel. This road was aptly named. It ended up being more dangerous than any narrow lane, twists and turns, sharp drop-offs, or any strange traveler looking for a lift on the shoulder of the road. This road was far-reaching, manipulative, deceptive, and made you question what was real and what wasn’t.
While the majority of the novel moved along at a quick pace, I found that it did drag on a bit. I was intrigued by the story, the characters, their histories, and the country road, but found that my interest waned slightly toward the middle. I was pulled back into the story as it was reaching its pivotal moments and I certainly wanted to find out what was to become of these characters and this road.
White Line Fever was an entertaining horror novel that will make me think twice on my next road trip.
*I received a copy of the book from the publisher (via NetGalley).
As soon as I began reading White Line Fever, I was feeling the creep factor crawl up the back of my neck. I felt the fear and the apprehension. When four friends decide that they are in need of a girls’ weekend away, they didn’t anticipate that it would end up being doomed by an ill-fated shortcut on Country Road 951, also known as The Devil’s Driveway. This was a road that had been closed years ago due to all of the fatal accidents that had occurred on it over the years. Yeah, if that name doesn’t make you think twice about shaving a few miles off your road trip, I don’t know what would.
KC Jones gives the reader a look at the childhood friendship between these four women. We see how much their friendship meant to them, how their late-night get-togethers brought them closer together. Each of these women had experienced their own share of pain and misery during their childhood years. The memories of their darkest most painful times would come back to haunt them in their most vulnerable times.
White Line Fever was more than just a road horror novel. This road was aptly named. It ended up being more dangerous than any narrow lane, twists and turns, sharp drop-offs, or any strange traveler looking for a lift on the shoulder of the road. This road was far-reaching, manipulative, deceptive, and made you question what was real and what wasn’t.
While the majority of the novel moved along at a quick pace, I found that it did drag on a bit. I was intrigued by the story, the characters, their histories, and the country road, but found that my interest waned slightly toward the middle. I was pulled back into the story as it was reaching its pivotal moments and I certainly wanted to find out what was to become of these characters and this road.
White Line Fever was an entertaining horror novel that will make me think twice on my next road trip.
*I received a copy of the book from the publisher (via NetGalley).
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