The Resurrection Girl

by Nathan D. Ludwig, Candace Nola (Editor)

Anastasia Fell has the power to resurrect the dead.

The government exploits this ability in order to “defib” murderers at the scene of a crime. Innocent victims are left to rot while the feds look good with their conviction numbers. Naturally, this has taken a severe mental toll on Fell and she is desperate to break free and make a real difference.

She gets more than she bargained for when her longtime obsessions in the Butcher Brothers, a pair of ritualistic cannibal siblings, carve a bloody swath through the American Midwest searching for a hidden and haunted Shoshone reservation where the infamous Wendigo walks freely.

With a defiant hostage in tow, the brothers intend to harness the power of immortality from the legendary creature while Fell gives desperate chase to save what victims she can as it becomes increasingly clear that their destination is a godforsaken wasteland where no one gets out alive.


Early Praise!
"...there's no slow build here; things start fast and finish fast, leaving rarely a chance to catch your breath...THE RESURRECTION GIRL is one hell of an adventure that will stay with you long after reading." - Mark Towse, author of Nana & The Sound of Suffering

“RESURRECTION GIRL is like Natural Born Killers meets King’s The Dead Zone, with a topping of cannibal sprinkles. An intense, gritty thrill ride that is equal parts supernatural horror, gritty noir, and bloody fun.” - Richard Beauchamp, Splatterpunk Award-Nominated author of Thrall & Our Lord, The Worm

"THE RESURRECTION GIRL is a high-octane pleasure drenched in blood that never lets up!" - Chris DiLeo, author of The Hands of Onan & What Ever Happened to Jo Rose?

"Overall, RESURRECTION GIRL is an entertaining read! Cinematic in scope! Blood-soaked badassery!"- Evan Baughman, playwright and author of Try Not to Die in a Dark Fantasy

Genres: Horror

331 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 7, 2026

About the author

Nathan is a writer and filmmaker currently living just outside of Richmond, VA.

He is the founder and director of the GenreBlast Film Festival, an acclaimed international independent genre film fest that was recently named one of the 50 Best Genre Fests in the world by Moviemaker Magazine.

His published books include the novel LOVE POTION #666 and his short story collection THE COMFY-COZY NIHILIST: A HANDBOOK OF DARK FICTION.

He has co-directed four short films with his filmmaking partner, Chad Farmer. They also collaborate on books and screenplays together.

He is also a film producer, having produced Samantha Kolesnik's short film MAMA'S BOY as well as the feature film adaptation of WORST LAID PLANS from Grindhouse Press.

Reviews

[Lady MacDeath · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anastasia (Ana) Fell has a special gift…she can bring people back from the dead, though this is being exploited by the FBI, and other government officials, who “use” Ana to resurrect ONLY criminals, in order to maintain good conviction numbers…while the innocent are left to rot.

Mason and Wyatt a.k.a. The Butcher Brothers are ritualistic cannibals who leave a bloody trail throughout the American Midwest, feasting on the innocents, while searching for an infamous creature called the Wendigo, whom is thought to live on a Native American Reservation. They think they can harness the gift of immortality from this creature, and it’s a race against time for Ana Fell to stop them before they succeed, but she also needs to deal with the escaped rapist, Dead Crow, who is “assisting” the siblings with getting to the “Shoshone” Reservation.

I have read the author’s previous book “Love Potion #666, which was a real hoot, and knew I was in for a good time with this one, and man, I was not disappointed. This was everything I wanted it to be, a supernatural, bloody, thrill ride of fun and gloriously OTT Splatterpunk. Highly recommended.

Thanks to Nathan D. Ludwig, Uncomfortably Dark Horror, and BookSirens, for providing me with this free ARC, with which I leave a voluntary review.

4 ⭐️

Available: 7th April 2026

[Tim Meyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sick and twisted genre mashup of epic proportions! The Resurrection Girl is a clever cat-and-mouse thrill ride that kidnaps its readers down some dark paths. If you have the guts, Nathan D. Ludwig has the goods.

[Deii · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you for Netgalley and the Author for letting me read this ahead of time.

If you ever interested in a manga called Zombie Shop Reiko, it's a lot like this with a massive hit of the old west. Not bad at all.

Fun read.

[Chris DiLeo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had the joy of reading this before it published, and I loved it. THE RESURRECTION GIRL is a high-octane pleasure drenched in blood that never lets up! Highly recommended!

[Ziggy Nixon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Immortality’s not all it’s cracked up to be. Same deal with resurrection.

"The Resurrection Girl" by Nathan D. Ludwig was a really fun read with a great blend of action, intrique, and just a ton of, well, call 'em "WTF-isms". I say that even if I think the whole shebang was an even better concept than what we got to read in the actual book. Now, don't go thinkin' too much about that, especially if you've ever read a book where you found yourself enjoying it but you still wanted "more". Yes, that's vague AF but there's a slew of bits in this tale where I just wish the author had slowed down a tad and filled things out more. Anyway…

I’ve seen shit on the job that would make you pray for a bullet.

Our story features Anastasia Fell - aka The Lazarus Bitch aka "the pale, horseless rider with the fiery mane and hopeless eyes" - who has the ability to resurrect the dead. Now this ability comes with quite a few "yes, but" caveats to it. First of all, she's doing this for the FBI, who (a) have no clue how, why, etc. she can do this and (b) have essentially held her prisoner as an "asset" since she was a young girl. They like it though when they can rush her to the scene of a brutal crime and resuscitate the GUILTY party or parties, because that sure looks good for the ol' "we got 'em" numbers. Yeah, yeah, shame about the victims but what the public really wants is a good trial and seeing a bad guy getting hauled off to jail in cuffs!

Trauma attracts trauma, for better or worse.

Trouble about her powers, however, is if she's not there soon enough after Dead Minus 0 time, the resuscitatees begin losing big chunks of their memories. Cut to meeting her mom, who Ana found lifeless some 36 hours after she stroked out and, well, let's just say it ain't pretty… However, this story isn't just focused on the "defib" powers of Ana but instead really keeps us involved in the chase to bring the Butcher Brothers, Mason and Wyatt, to justice. Seems these fine young fellows - who in my mind where the spitting image of the Mael brothers, Ron and Russell, from the band "Sparks" - are "the villains of the century. Maybe even the millennium." You see, these siblings are essentially the modern world's most prolific cannibals, munching their way through the Midwest on a journey to find immortality.

They kill to eat. To live. But in a very specific way.

Um, what? everyone screams!! Yeah, not only are these guys utterly and without question depraved, sick, and just plain nasty ("…he is literally thinking of ways to cook and eat you right now.") - this whole book is seriously splatterpunk if you're curious! - but they've also gotten it into their heads through some old American Indian buddies they were previously in jail with that the Wendigo will grant them in some way everlasting health and life. Confused yet? Well, gosh, I hope so, 'cause I sure was! Plus I'm really only touching on just a few of the bits you've got to wade through, including the haunted ones and trust me: some of the mess is going to just make it that you need to throw anything you're wearing away afterwards.

Salvation is within our grasp. The promise of its taste is exquisite.

As you can imagine then, we have all kinds of interesting encounters what with the FBI doing their spiel but not really giving a crap if Ana stays sane or not. Or even in one piece as she's thrown around like a package marked "fragile" most of the time. Plus then you have naturally have these cannibals munching their way from one set of victims to the next, even making special occasions like Thanksgiving a time for the whole family - and invited guests! - to remember ("Priest tastes the same no matter how you slice it."). And to top it all off, the aforementioned Indians, especially the one named Dying Crow who is pretty nasty himself, has history with Ana who, to be fair, did during their last go 'round try to bite his nose off (or to put it more poetically: "Blood gushed out in spurts as she tore a chunk of cartilage and flesh from his leaking proboscis."). Throw in some stand-offs, seedy biker bars, haunted whorehouses, hostage situations, really spooky mythological hoodoo and more… and, well, it all gets really wild really quickly.

Go home. You ain’t ready for the next part of this shit show.

Don't get me wrong: it's an interesting set of circumstances like I alluded to before but this book definitely bears the mark of having been a screenplay before it became a book. Ludwig explains all this after the final fade to black (almost literally) and it certainly made some parts a bit easier to digest for me, albeit after the fact. I just think that with a heroine like Ana who could do THAT, that we could have seen her, well, DO THAT a bit more! And how the "defibs" then healed and actually were able to become mobile again, even after sometimes suffering untold torture and dismemberment, well, we're kind of just left to accept that when it happens and move on. I tell you though: the whole
Law of Conservation of Mass-Energy really rears its confusing head at times like this… I mean, if you blow up bits, where do the new bits come from…?

Is it worse to be the meal or the one who eats the meal when the dish is one so unspeakably vile?

I also found the sequences that actually featured Wendigo(s) of any type were rushed far too much, not necessarily in building the tension for their arrival but actually when they were "there". But again, I see that this would be the kind of stuff that would eventually be answered more by cameras than words as such. It doesn't ruin and detract from anything necessarily, but that sense of "did I just miss a page?" is still prevalent throughout (and yes, there is a page that seems to stop in the middle of nowhere for good measure). However, as I think I've said now at least twice, I wouldn't let that hold you back. This is a very good read and even has a slight twang of "weird western" to it as well. And I would definitely like to see further adventures with Ana and her powers, wherever her "caretakers" in the FBI decide to place her!

[Books For Decaying Millennials · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This review is cross-posted to my Substack.
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I believe that the only time I’ll find peace
Is when I’m dead.
The light that warmed me now is
Dirty and though bright
It shines from a darkness that I cannot
escape.
Many years, a different war
Has come and gone.
Robert Weaver, from his Poetry collection “Please Don’t Tell Me It’s Over”

Western Society and Popular Culture would have you believe that the majority of people out there see the world in a binary view, black and white, good and evil. It’s a straight forward, clean cut way visualize how the world is around you, and how greater human society, as a whole, operates. It’s the life blood of big budget blockbusters and fodder for political thrillers used to fill the void of time, on long plane trips.
It’s also a fragile fiction.
It’s a fragile fiction that author Nathan D. Ludwig, swiftly and without ceremony, leaves shattered like a discarded beer bottle, on the side of Interstate 80, out of Nebraska towards places westward, both mapped and those unknown. With that illusion of duality annihilated, “The Resurrection Girl” Leads into a the open places, and lonely places. Where shades of ambiguity are all there is. Ludwig’s novel plays out amidst forlorn homes, vehicles abandoned with engines still running, and those locales that are at times mapped, often unseen. A tale of deep wounds wrought by grief, and loss, and the walking mass of scars a person becomes,because of it.
The sheer hubris of the Euro-centric, Colonial mindset rises out of every corner. Whether through surety and cruelty of Cannibal Siblings, or the Patriarchal tools of the Federal Intelligence behemoth, and it’s willingness to weaponize the unknown. All pale before the looming darkness, that is both benign, deeply personal and cruelly indifferent.

Anastasia Fell’s hunt for the Butcher Brothers, has the energy and heartbeat of Michael Mann’s film “Manhunter”, woven with the weight, texture and cold fear of episode 8 of Lynch & Frost’s “Twin Peaks: The Return”. Anastasia herself belongs in the fictitious ranks alongside Bob Howard from “The Laundry”, Harry Keogh: Necroscope, Harry Dresden, Dirk Gently, the agents of the BPRD, and of course Fox Mulder, Dana Sculley and Dale Cooper.
I left “The Resurrection Girl” with a deep need to know what happens next. The book leaves you hungry for more stories, hopefully Nathan will allows us future glimpses of the The Resurrection Girl, as she makes her way throught the 1980s and beyond.

[Anniee Bee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hey, hey, my favorites 😁💚 #annieethebookiee is back with another book review.

📖 Title: The Resurrection Girl
✍🏽 Author: Nathan Ludwig
⭐ Rating: 4/5

First off, thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC 💚

This book? Dark, eerie, and unsettling in the best way.

From the very beginning, there’s this quiet tension that lingers under every page. You can feel that something isn’t quite right… and that feeling never really leaves you. It builds slowly, but intentionally.

The main character is layered in a way that keeps you locked in. There’s a sense of mystery surrounding her that unfolds piece by piece, and I loved how the story doesn’t rush to explain everything. It trusts you to sit in the discomfort and I did 👀

The writing style is atmospheric and immersive. It leans more into mood than action, which works really well for this type of story. If you’re someone who enjoys books that feel a little haunting, a little psychological, and a little “what did I just read?” this is definitely your lane.

Now, I will say this is a slower-paced read. It’s not one of those instant-grab, high-action stories. It creeps up on you. But once things start clicking into place? Yeah… you’re in it.

What stood out most to me was how the story plays with perception, what’s real, what’s not, and how thin that line can be. It keeps you questioning without giving too much away.

Overall, this was a chilling, thought-provoking read that lingers even after you’ve finished the last page.

If you like your stories a little dark, a little mysterious, and full of tension… add this to your list 👀💭

[Horror Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Resurrection Girl is a full throttle horror ride with flawed characters, a Native American creature of lore, and some bloody violence that'll take your breath away.

Ana has an ability. She can literally bring people back from the dead with a touch of her hand. She found out about this when she was just ten years old and, eventually, the FBI got wind of it. Since then, she's basically been a "prisoner" of sorts for them when she's called upon. But they don't care about the victims of horrendous crimes. They use her to resurrect the perps of these crimes so that they can be prosecuted. That's insidious by itself!

But there's also the Butcher Brothers, an infamous duo of brothers who are ritualistic cannibalistic murderers, eating their victims across the land. Now, they have a hostage as they head to an hidden Native burial ground where a legendary creature lurks. They believe they can harness its power and obtain immortality. And Ana has been obsessed with them and now finds herself following their trail. Be careful what you wish for.

Ana is such a flawed yet sympathetic character. She's obnoxious, rude, sarcastic, and doesn't like her lot in life. But she's like a wounded cornered animal, doing what she needs to survive the mental and physical toll of her power.

And those creatures of legend? Yeah, they're very real and things are going to get brutal. This is a fantastic horrifying book that's compulsively readable, gritty, and will have you hanging on the edge of your seat right along with the characters. I highly recommend it. I received and ARC of this book from the author. This review is voluntary and is my own personal opinion.

[Brittney Jade · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received an ARC of this book thanks to BookSirens and NetGalley.

This book is for fans of Stephen Graham Jones, in the fact that this is definitely a horror book.

I was intrigued by the blurb, but at times the book was a bit gory for me (and I am NOT a sensitive reader AT ALL).
The book tells the story of Anastacia Fell, a young woman who possesses the gift of resurrecting the dead. She is employed by the FBI to "defib" the worst of the worst, so that they (the FBI) can have great conviction rates. However, every time she defibs someone, it takes a toll on her.
In this book, we also have the Sheffield Brothers (Wyatt and Mason). They are cannibal brothers, nicknamed "The Butcher Brothers" by the media. They are on the hunt for the mythical Wendigo, so that they can become immortal. With a hostage in tow, Ana chases the brothers to get justice for the families they have hurt.

When I say this book is gory, it is GORY. It is very detailed but I would have liked to hear more from the hostage and what she was really thinking. I also would've liked more from Ana's past.
I did like that there were multiple POVs to make a whole complete story. It is definitely a SLOW BURN (and I mean a really slow burn) but when it picks up it is definitely very interesting. To me, the ending brought the book up to a 3 for me rather than a 2.

I would recommend this book is you are a fan of Stephen Graham Jones or horror in general. If not, then this may not be the book for you.

[Deena Waugh · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you’re looking for a horror novel that pulls no punches, this one delivers from the very first page. There’s no slow buildup or gentle introduction. The story throws you straight into the chaos and never lets up.

Centered around a woman with the chilling ability to resurrect the dead, the plot quickly spirals into a relentless hunt for the Butcher Brothers, a terrifying pair of cannibalistic killers obsessed with finding a Wendigo.

What makes this book stand out is its pacing. It keeps you hooked, eager to see what horrifying turn comes next.

The imagery is especially impressive. The authors vivid descriptions make it easy to picture every gruesome detail, every shadowy setting and every confrontation. It feels very cinematic. In the best way possible this reads like a movie waiting to happen. The characters, the stakes and the sheer intensity of the plot would translate perfectly to the screen, making it easy to imagine this as a film I’d be glued to from start to finish.

Overall, this is a bloody fast, paced delight that horror fans will absolutely devour. With strong writing, unforgettable, imagery and nonstop action it’s a gripping read that proves whore doesn’t need to ease you in to leave a lasting impact.

[Sammy Porter · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had the pleasure of getting an advanced reader copy of this. The Resurrection Girl is a horror/thriller that gets you hooked on what is going to happen next. Ana is your main protagonist, but I could also say that the book has another main character resulting in two. Most of the book you follow Ana and "The Butcher Brothers". Ana has abilities that are being used by the FBI that result in her chasing the butcher brothers in an attempt to stop their killing spree. The book reads well and is not a hard read. It has multiple view points but its easy to follow along and not get mixed up. The characters are memorable. This is the first book in a long time that when I was not reading it, I was thinking about it. The story is not predictable which is nice. There is gore and some body horror but its not overwhelming. Ana's is definitely a character that will stick with me. The Resurrection Girl to anyone that is an avid horror/thriller reader. As well, would love to have more stories revolving around Ana and what her story as planned for her. Would definitely recommended it for your next read.

[Evan Baughfman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an awesome story full of great prose/imagery, dialogue, characterization, and gore. A nasty piece of work (in a great way!) that reminds me of PUSHING DAISIES, ANTLERS, and LONGLEGS. It’s full of the kind of dark humor that I love.

Ludwig’s use of alternating perspectives is strong and adds depth to his ensemble. Every moment spent with the Butcher Brothers is fascinating and disgusting. Terrific villains!

Ana is a great protagonist—she’s tortured about her abilities, her present (and her past)—and is kickass/has a real sense of justice. Three-dimensional character, for the win!

The story’s set pieces with Wendigo(s), wolves, cannibals, and shootouts are all tense—and, then, WHAM—chock full of well-crafted action. Great writing!

Overall, THE RESURRECTION GIRL is an entertaining read! Cinematic in scope! Blood-soaked badassery!

[Chad Farmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

There's enough reviews on here to give you the plot so I will skip to my favorite characters in this novella, the Butcher Brothers. A menacing brotherly cannibalistic duo who kill without remorse in the most horrific ways. Me being a gorehound of the utmost proportions, it satisfied my lust for violence, blood, and gore. What else does it have? Well, a heroine hunting the brothers with supernatural powers to bring back the dead that carries along with her a troubled history. and to top that off it's wrapped in Indian folklore. As the story races through one traumatic event after another Nathan manages to craft a story with all the above elements that make for fast paced story that will keep all different types of readers interested!

[Kayla Jade · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the FMC in this book; she was badass. I also like the layering of the fact that she was burnt out from how intense her job is—I like when things are more realistic like that as opposed to clear cut "super heroes" who just have a battery that goes and goes. It is a great example of how a "gift" is also a curse.

I thought the ending was very strong, too. I don't want to give it away but it landed it, and to be honest, there were moments that I was worried it wouldn't. This would have been a 5-star for me, but to be honest, it was a bit long for me, and I felt like there were a few sections that could have been a bit shorter to make it more impactful and keep the momentum going.

I am a big horror fan, and this book was gory. That worked for me, but anyone considering this book should be aware of what they are getting into. All in all, I like the book a lot and will keep an eye out for more from Ludwig.

Thank you to the author and Netgalley for the ARC!

[Caleb Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nathan Ludwig continues to flex his narrative muscles with The Resurrection Girl. This story balances between the detail oriented procedural of a Thomas Harris thriller with the feel-the-guts-on-your-face gore of your favorite splatter film. Ludwig is old school, writing in a style that would get him a seat at the table with the noir writers we all love and miss, like a Jim Thompson novel for the freaks. It’s a literary cocktail that’ll put some hair on your chest, then have you asking for a top off.

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an ARC copy of the book which I volunteered to review.
I was aware of the wendigo before starting the book and was curious to find out more of this folklore story.
Ana found out as a young girl that she has the ability to bring dead people back to life.
This leads her to being recruited by the FBI for their nefarious requirements.
I enjoyed the grossness of the book [very visceral descriptions of injuries and cannibalism] but felt the ending let it down a smidge.

[Brennan LaFaro]

With the breakneck pacing of a crime thriller, The Resurrection Girl delivers hit after vicious hit, pausing only long enough to look back and admire the tire marks it left on the reader before it kicks into high gear again. Think Kalifornia with a copy of the Necronomicon in the backseat. A bloody good time.

[Paul G. Grammatico · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Resurrection Girl is a page-turning epic loaded with supernatural powers, reanimated bodies, highway pursuits, mass murder, and plenty of flesh-eating fricassees. Nathan Ludwig's mastery of dry wit and dark humor, mixed with action-adventure and explicit gore, makes this a grindhouse masterpiece that lingers in your mind while it imprints itself on your soul.

[Lili Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ridiculously dark and delicious! Just pick this up and read the first chapter and try to put it down after that, you can't! Ludwig had me held captive to all the layers of this wild novel. Amazing take on a wendigo story and I highly recommend this book. Walk into this expecting lots of descriptive cannibalism and you'll still not come out ok on the other side(and it is well worth the read!)

[Dark Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is not playing around - it's dark, gory, and super twisted. Anastasia's story and history unfold as we go through the book, and she's been through a lot, so we see her hurt in her behavior. The writing is immersive and gritty, and I definitely spent a lot of the time unsure what to trust - but in a good way. Definitely a good horror read.

[Mark Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

If the Coen brothers put out a film about an FBI Special Agent with the ability to resurrect the dead on a cross-country trail of a pair of wanted cannibals searching for eternal life, it’d be something like this!

Ludwig does trashy (in the best possible way) road-movie books to a tee. His ability to mash genres is envy-inducing. Pick this up, you won’t be disappointed.

[Robert S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rollercoaster read. The gore factor is about medium, the cannibalism being the worst of it, but even that wasn't too over the top. Would have like to have learned a bit more about Ana's past and why the choice is to resurrect criminals and not victims. Overall a fun book. Thank You to the publiher for giving me an advance copy of this book!

[Terry Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nathan D. Ludwig has outdone himself with one! The Resurrection Girl is a novel that holds its own against any well-known contender. This novel boasts Ludwig's writing chops with near-perfect execution. It's a hell of creepy trip into Native American folklore and the supernatural.

[Mark Towse · Rating 5 out of 5]

DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS ONE. This book is epic!

There’s no slow build here; things start fast and finish fast, leaving rarely a chance to catch your breath...THE RESURRECTION GIRL is one hell of an adventure that will stay with you long after reading. Highly recommend!

[Richard Beauchamp · Rating 5 out of 5]

Natural Born Killers meets The Dead Zone in this absolutely bonkers thrill ride of a book. An intense, gritty thrill ride that is equal parts supernatural horror gritty noir, and bloody fun. Dont forget the cannibal sprinkles!

[Milt Theo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one deserves all the stars! Hard to believe how easy it was to read such a rich, detailed, action-packed novel! The premise is bloody brilliant: Ana discovered as a little girl that she could resurrect the dead; picked up by the government, she grew up to be a special agent tasked with a singular duty - resurrecting killed perps In order to get them convicted. Deeply traumatized and weary from her work, Ana takes it upon herself to hunt down a pair of criminals: two cannibal brothers on a criminal spree. What she doesn't know is that these butchers have their own agenda, and it has to do with Native American lore and a ritual supposed to gift them with immortality. In turn, what they don't know is that much more is involved in the goal they seek, and it'll take both Ana and the survivors of an old family curse to stop them.

I loved how Ludwig brought the paranormal and the supernatural together: on the one hand, Ana and her mysterious powers of resurrection, on the other the American Indian folklore of the Wendigo, and right in the middle the practice of cannibalism, providing the occasion for some gag-worthy gory scenes and occasionally giving off a strong Hannibal Lecter vibe! In fact, in the beginning Ana's childhood trauma and the shaping of her character reminded me a bit of Clarice of Silence of the Lambs, but gradually the differences grew enormous, and they became such an integral part of the plot that I soon gave up, and just stood back to enjoy this fascinating female character as a unique person with several internal struggles all her own.

The story develops very fast into a gripping, thrilling tale involving government agencies' conflicts, depraved criminals, a magically hidden Indian reservation, old family secrets, sibling rivalry, and even a creepy and anxiety-inducing scene where Ana is being hunted down by the spirits of the dead. It all clicks wonderfully right up to and including the wildly unpredictable and explosive ending (and if I'm not wrong, there's an opening for a sequel?).

In sum, this is high concept adventure, plotted really well, the story going into directions I hardly expected. I unreservedly recommend it!

[Nathan Ludwig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Movies That Inspired The Resurrection Girl:

1. Ravenous (1999)
2. Near Dark (1987)
3. Sicario (2015)
4. Thunderheart (1992)
5. Dust Devil (1992)
6. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
7. The Missing (2003)
8. Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001)
9. U Turn (1997)
10. Manhunter (1986)