The night brings more than darkness after the Fall. With her fangs bared, Tilla attacks a camp of savages until a mysterious young girl emerges from the wrecked, post-apocalyptic landscape. The Hunt was originally published as Retrograde and won first prize in the 2009 Boutique du Vampyre Short Story Contest."Thorn is the new, fresh face in horror and dark fantasy."JA Konrath (aka Jack Kilborn)"J. doesn't mess around, he jumps right into the action and delivers an inventive blend of genres."Scott Nicholson, bestselling author of the AFTER series"Thorn brings an intelligence and thoughtfulness to horror. Someone who treats the genre, and its readers, with the respect they deserve."David Wright, co-author of the bestselling horror and sci-fi Yesterday's Gone series"J. Thorn's dark visions make his novels a must for bookshelves of any fan of horror and fantasy fiction."Craig DiLouie, author of SUFFER THE CHILDREN

Amidst the haunting ruins of San Francisco, the final chapter of the Forsaken Trilogy unfolds, plunging readers into a world where survival teeters on the brink of a water war. On the edge of the Pacific, where the city’s skeletal remains cast long shadows over the turbulent sea, the colony of Erehwon clings to life. Dia, a survivor hardened by the relentless struggle of a world unmade, finds herself at the heart of a brewing storm. The once tranquil settlement of Erehwon, a beacon of hope amid desolation, faces its gravest threat yet: a local war over the last dregs of Earth’s most precious resource—water. As tensions simmer, an enigmatic visitor arrives, eyeing the clan’s dwindling reserves, setting the stage for a conflict as unforgiving as the barren landscape. Caught in a vortex of survival and moral ambiguity, Dia is thrust into a battle that she’d hoped to escape. Her resolve is tested as allies become adversaries, and the lines between friend and foe blur in the scramble for control. The ensuing clash is ruthless, leaving the fate of Erehwon and its inhabitants hanging precariously in the balance. “Barren Sky” weaves a tale of resilience, betrayal, and the unyielding human spirit in the face of calamity. It resonates with the haunting echoes of speculative horror, drawing readers into a post-apocalyptic world where the future is as uncertain as the shifting sands of time. As Dia stands at the crossroads of destiny, the question looms: Can she rise above the ashes of a crumbled world to save her people? Or will the shadows of a fractured past engulf the last flicker of hope in humanity’s darkest hour? Embark on this riveting journey through a world undone, where every decision could be the difference between rebirth and extinction. The Forsaken Trilogy’s climactic conclusion awaits—dive in and witness the fate of Erehwon and its defiant guardians.

In the desolate ruins of America, where the remnants of humanity cling to survival, the settlement of Erehwon stands as a fragile bastion in a world unmade. But beneath the surface of this last refuge, a sinister truth festers. The waters are toxic, food is scarce, and the once-powerful Venganza tribe faces a crisis that threatens their very existence. Enter Hado, a determined soul driven to uncover the unsettling reality behind Erehwon’s impending doom. As secrets unravel, Hado finds herself entangled in a web of betrayal that runs deeper than she ever imagined. The fate of the Venganza hangs in the balance, pushing her and the valiant women of the clan to embark on a perilous journey across the ravaged lands of North America. Their destination? The West—a land shrouded in mystery, where the hope of humanity might still flicker. This odyssey is fraught with danger, from the remnants of a broken world to the lurking shadows of unseen foes. Each step is a gamble in this treacherous game of survival, where the stakes are nothing less than the future of mankind. Book 2 of the Forsaken Trilogy delves deeper into the heart of speculative horror, a masterful tale by bestselling authors Thorn and Bohannon. It’s a saga of resilience and betrayal, a journey that explores the depths of human tenacity in the face of apocalyptic despair. The clock is ticking, and the journey west is fraught with perils unknown. The question remains: Can Hado and her allies uncover the truth and forge a new path for humanity, or will they be swallowed by the shadows of a world undone? Get your copy now! Formerly published in the BARREN Series.

Thirty years after the First Cleansing brought an end to civilization, a band of revolutionaries sets out on a quest to make a final stand for their freedom.

As the war winds down to its inevitable conclusion, Jonah faces the greatest challenge of his life. With the unification of the clans, he turns to face the darkest threat in this thrilling conclusion of an epic adventure.

Preta's Realm, a Top 10 Kindle Bestseller in the Horror/Dark Fantasy genre!"...grabs you by the throat and does not let go. Incredibly graphic it had me screwing my face up in horror at many of the scenes, yet eagerly clicking for the next page just to see what would happen next."Bernadette Davies, Amazon reviewer"...Preta's Realm is a fine example of character building done right. Mr. Thorn does an excellent job of crafting the characters and making sure that you can identify with them. He does a better job than some of the heavy hitters in the horror realm, actually."Bryan Hall, Author of Containment Room Seven"...it is a chilling book. I have not read a book in a long time that actually makes the hair on the nape of my neck stand but this one did it."Jeff, Amazon reviewerOverview:Fear blurs the lines between the living and the dead deep within Preta's Realm."J. Thorn is right up there between Stephen King and Dean Koontz."Elizabeth, Amazon reviewer"This story reminds me of something that might come from a late night bull session between Stephen King and Edgar Allan Poe. Author J. Thorn weaves a tale that eases off the page only to punch you right in the gut."Adam Phillips, Amazon reviewerAny fan of Stephen King, Clive Barker, or "American Horror Story" will love Preta's Realm!