Genoskwa 5 : Blood Mountain

by Heath Stallcup

Families shattered. Hatred reborn.

What began as a simple trek into the mountains has exploded into a brutal war between humankind and the Genoskwa—ancient guardians of the forest who will stop at nothing to protect their land.Three young survivors, driven by grief and rage, slip back into the snow-covered wilderness to exact their revenge. But as a deadly polar vortex traps everyone in its icy grip, humans and Sasquatch alike find themselves facing extinction.

While the military tightens its hold and the Genoskwa retreat underground, unexpected alliances begin to form in the frozen dark. Yet with vengeance burning hot on both sides, peace may come too late.

Because when sacred lands are violated and blood debt runs deep, forgiveness is just another casualty.

307 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 31, 2025

About the author

Heath Stallcup was born in Salinas, California and relocated to Tupelo, Oklahoma in his tween years. He joined the US Navy and was stationed in Charleston, SC and Bangor, WA shortly after junior college. After his second tour he attended East Central University where he obtained BS degrees in Biology and Chemistry. He then served ten years with the State of Oklahoma as a Compliance and Enforcement Officer while moonlighting nights and weekends with his local Sheriff’s Office. He still lives in the small township of Tupelo, Oklahoma with his wife and three of his seven children. He steals time to write between household duties, going to ballgames, being a grandfather and the pet of numerous animals that have taken over his home. Visit him here, at heathstallcup.com or on Facebook.com for news of his upcoming releases.

Reviews

[Bob Cantrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

More chaos and mayhem

This being the fifth book in the series about the Genoskwa is just as good as the past ones. Like the others the authorities don't have a clue as to what they are up against. Now the Genoskwa are supposed to be the bad guys, but the humans are not exactly the good guys. The pace of action in this book was good. My only problem with this book was the way it ended. You will have to read it to see what I mean.

[Michael · Rating 2 out of 5]

First off, I loved the first 3 Genoskwa books and liked the fourth. This was my least favorite of them because of the lack of cryptid mayhem. That came at the end, and it all happened off screen, so to speak. Second, those damn kids were getting on my every last nerve and I prayed with every page turn that some Bigfoot would eat them. I am looking forward to Book 6, though, because it sounds like all hell is about to break loose.

[Amanda Brewer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cliffhanger

No way! I couldn't stop reading this story. Now I can't wait for the next. The ending is a total cliffhanger! Hope you write fast, Mr. Stallcup...