The Wolfden

Dead Rockstar #2

by Lillah Lawson

If Stormy Spooner thought she’d hit rock bottom before, she was wrong. Before she had fully healed from her bitter divorce, a chaotic turn of events left several people dead. Now, her reanimated boyfriend Phillip refuses to take her calls. Heartbroken and confused by her newfound powers, Stormy returns to work in an attempt to find her new normal.

When Roberta—the woman who broke up her marriage—turns up at her job, Stormy wants nothing more than to make her disappear. But Roberta comes seeking help only Stormy can provide: People are going missing, and Stormy’s unique abilities mean she’s the only one who might be able to bring them home.

Following a trail of mystery and danger, Stormy lands among a motley crew of rough-housers. Will they help her solve the mystery of the missing people? Will Stormy realize her true power or succumb to her fractured heart? If all that weren’t enough, now she’s got to dig up painful, buried memories. The more she remembers, the stronger a new villain's power grows.

To defeat him, a price must be paid...one that may cost Stormy everything.

Genres: Horror

Paperback

First published February 22, 2022

About the author

Lillah Lawson has been writing since she was 8 years old, when she won a short story contest at her elementary school. The story was about a Princess who gets tired of waiting for the Prince to show up and saves herself. Once she saw her words printed in the local newspaper, she knew she wanted to be a writer.

Lawson's debut novel, a work of historical fiction titled Monarchs Under the Sassafras Tree, was released by Regal House Publishing in 2019, and was nominated for Georgia Author of the Year in the literary fiction category in 2020. The first in her horroromance trilogy, Dead Rockstar, was published via Parliament House Press in 2020, with sequels The Wolfden (2/2022) and Driftwood Dreary (8/2023) to follow. Her next work of historical fiction, So Long, Bobby, is set to release via Sword & Silk Press in the Fall of 2023.

In addition to novels, Lillah's short story "The Lady and the Tall Man" appeared in the horror anthology "Shiver", edited by Nico Bell, in 2021. Her short story "Burn the Witch (Red)" will appear in the horror anthology "Chromophobia", published by Red Rooster Press and edited by Sara Tantlinger, in Fall 2022.

In 2020, Lillah was awarded the UGA Arts/Flagpole Magazine's micro-fellowship, and her short story "Shoofly", featuring characters from her debut novel, appeared as part of the digital exhibit.

Lillah, who enjoys straddling literary genres, is currently working on a southern historical thriller set in the 1980s. In addition to writing, Lillah enjoys working as an amateur genealogist and is currently pursuing her BA in History.

Reviews

[jensiddoway jensiddoway · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely adored this story! Ms. Lawson is a talented writer, and I appreciate the fact that (beyond the magic and fantasy elements) she also gave her characters real-world relationship problems, such as communication, trust, personality quirks etc. I found myself deeply connected to the heroine because I wanted her to succeed, and she also felt like a real person. Her pain and inner conflict were something I could relate to personally, and think other readers will also:)
Stormy's relationship with Phillip is complicated an beautiful. I can't wait until the release of book three!

[Josefine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short review: I love this series!

A bit longer: Book two in the Dead Rockstar series is even better than book one. Fast-paced, snarky, witchy, exciting, AND with bi-representation. It has everything you would want from a great Urban Fantasy series.

What I really liked though is that the cast is not made of your typical character. Not a shiny apartment at the upper east side, but a trailer and a commune in Georgia. The characters are all snarky and sassy and the dialogues are so much fun. The lifestyle of the characters is also not very conventional (TW: drugs, alcohol, language). But it all fits together so well!

The Wolfden is action-packed and fast-paced. Stormy and the group are stumbling from one adventure into the next. The reveals are perfectly timed. And the love all have for each other is so heartwarming!

I can’t wait for book three!!!

Thanks to Parliament Books for sending me an eArc for the book (I already ordered the paperback ;) ).

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this one better than the first one! Can't wait for the last of the trilogy!

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to be able to read this in its early stages, and am *very* excited to do a second read of it now that it's released!

[Kimberly Fowler · Rating 5 out of 5]

I totally love the series and want to be part of stormys group.

[Susan Underbrink · Rating 3 out of 5]

A big thank you to NetGalley and Parliament House for the ARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. This is the 2nd in a series, and needs to be read in order!! I did not read the first book and was completely lost for over a quarter of the book. Once I figured out who and what was happening it's not a bad story. I actually enjoyed it but it was so confusing at first. Please read them in order. I kid you not. So at not fault to the author as I did not read them in order I give this 3 stars, it could have been higher if I could go back and read #1.

[Haley Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

A normal filler book. The story was great as well as the plot line. Loved the adventure and romance. It did fall a little for me but that doesn’t mean another beautiful person won’t love this book to pieces.