Snake-Eater

Paperback Published on: 10/11/2026
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Snake-Eater
A surprise favourite out of the Kingfisher ouavre thus far!
The cosy found-family trope, a creepy haunting, and the hot, unforgiving environment of the desert are not three things that I would have envisioned workin... READ MORE
Loricha Honer

Synopsis

In this witty fantasy horror from New York Times bestselling, Nebula and Hugo award-winning author T. Kingfisher, a young woman seeking a fresh start is confronted by ancient gods, malevolent supernatural forces, and eccentric neighbours in an isolated desert town.

Perfect for fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Chuck Tingle, and Rachel Harrison.

With only a few dollars to her name and her beloved dog Copper by her side, Selena flees her past in the city to claim her late aunt’s house in the desert town of Quartz Creek.

Selena loves the strange beauty of the desert. But the people of Quartz Creek share their town with others, old gods and spirits whose claim to the land long predates their human neighbors. When Selena’s search for answers leads her to her late aunt’s journal, she discovers a sinister truth about her new home: it’s the ground of an ancient god known simply as “Snake-Eater”, to whom it seems Aunt Amelia owed a debt.

Snake-Eater has taken a sinister liking to Selena. And now that she’s the owner of his home, he’s hell-bent on collecting everything he was promised.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Titan Books Ltd
  • ISBN: 9781835410066
  • Number of pages: 352
  • Languages: English

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Snake-Eater
A Delightfully Strange Desert Tale
T. Kingfisher has such a talent for crafting stories that feel wholly unique, and this book is no exception. When Selena arrives in Quartz Creek hoping ... READ MORE
Laura P
Snake-Eater
Cosy, comforting horror
This was such a wonderful reading experience. You don’t often pick up a horror novel and think, “Yes, that actually seems like a nice place to be,” but tha... READ MORE
Aiesha
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
Snake-Eater
Another great hit by T. Kingfisher!
Another great hit by T. Kingfisher!! This is my 26th book I’ve read by her so far and first things first: keep them coming, baby!!!!As I expected, absolute... READ MORE
Bookly  Day
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Snake-Eater
Be kind to spirits (but watch out for S!)
Honestly ever since I picked up Nettle and Bone, I was hooked on the books written by T. Kingfisher, whether they are fantasy, horror, or a mix of both. Th... READ MORE
K. Bickmore
Snake-Eater
Less horror, more heartfelt.
Selena is kinda running away, in the fact that she appears to be putting distance between where she was and isn't quite sure what the plan is. Quartz Creek... READ MORE
Sas Stevens
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Snake-Eater
Cosy horror!
I must admit, this book wasn’t what I had anticipated. I was pleasantly surprised to find it rather cosy! I’m not sure if cosy horror is a genre, but I’d d... READ MORE
Rebecca J
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Snake-Eater
Absolutely brilliant
I absolutely adored this book. It was a triumphant exploration of overcoming bullies, finding your inner strength, challenging your own misconceptions of y... READ MORE
Jennifer Charlton
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Snake-Eater
Cosy
Well, it's really not horror. The vibe is cosy, and I regularly laughed out loud. A large part of the plot is about how much a woman loves her dog, and a l... READ MORE
Kelsang Kunden
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Snake-Eater
Perfection
I adored this book! T Kingfisher has an amazing talent to be able to write perfectly in any genre. This story had me hooked from the very beginning, I love... READ MORE
Teaandmagicbooks
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Snake-Eater
Cozy or scary?
This was a interesting but rather mixed read for me, the start as lead character Selene comes to a creepy desert town in the middle of nowhere to escape a ... READ MORE
Angus books and Colourings
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Snake-Eater
Cozy horror at its finest!
This was one of my favorite, if not the favorite, books by T. Kingfisher. The premise alone – a story about an evil roadrunner terrorizing a small town in ... READ MORE
Magdalena
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Snake-Eater
A Quick and Entertaining Read
A cosy, horror story. As with all T Kingfisher's books, the characters were wonderful, especially Grandma Billy. The plot was a bit weak, not her best. ... READ MORE
Janet McMahon