Roadkill

by Helen Whistberry

Millions of animals are killed on highways around the world every day but on this Night of All Nights, a Great Army of the slain will arise from their not-so-final resting places to deliver their own form of vengeance.

Told from the point of view of the risen and two of their human prey, Roadkill is a unique eco-horror tale featuring 25 original illustrations by the author.

169 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 30, 2025

About the author

Helen Whistberry (they/she) is the pen name for an indie author and artist who began writing after retiring from a long career working in libraries. They have published numerous books as well as contributing horror and fantasy stories to anthologies. Helen’s writing often explores their own experiences with gender, asexuality, alienation, and autism. Their whimsical digital artwork focuses on the natural world. Helen also loves to read and review books by fellow indie and small press authors. You can find out more by visiting their website at https://www.helenwhistberry.com/ for a complete list of publications and links.

Reviews

[Katherine Shaw · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a short but very creative and intriguing tale of horror on one strange night. I've been a fan of Helen Whistberry's for some time, and this is an unusual and more experimental storytelling style for them, but I still very much enjoyed it. The different points of view were very interesting to explore, with a great sense of tension as we switched between the surviving humans and the growing animal horde. This would be perfect for a Halloween read!