"Kent Priore writes like a natural about the supernatural, and The Monsters Among Us is a marvelously dark and true novel. American fiction has found a terrific new voice."—Joseph O’Neill, PEN/Faulkner Award-Winning Author of Netherland.
“THE MONSTERS AMONG US is a transgressive tale of supernatural pulp phantasmagoria, written by an author with Biblical-sized storytelling ambitions. Kent Priore provides a Weird Tales, dark fantasy take on Testaments Old and New, crafting a tale as shocking as it is thought-provoking.”—Patrick Barb, author of ABDUCTED
"“I was intrigued from the first sentence, determined to spend the night speed-reading so I didn't have to remain in suspense any longer.”—Ella Dupuie, author of Fractures of the Fallen
THE MONSTERS AMONG US — September 9th, 2025
“Supernatural storytelling at its best, this vivid cinematic novel takes the reader on an imaginative journey through what could be considered end of days. The Monster’s Among Us is a masterful creation and a must read—even for those who aren’t fans of fantasy/horror.”—Joni Marie Iraci, MFA author of Vatican Daughter, and Reinventing Jenna Rose.
A review of The Monsters Among Us
by Arlo Z. Graves, author of Black Rose and The Ice Moves for No One
Buckle up for a fast-paced novel that straddles action-adventure and existential dread (and hope!). Deliciously diabolical and at times deranged, Priore’s world is one of darkness, Inferno level devilry, despair, but also friendship and love. Elements of demon-hunting grit meet splatterpunk aesthetics for satisfying showdowns and a compelling read. The metamorphosis of Seth, both internal and external, from prologue to epilogue, choked me up. While my life does not look like his, I found him relatable, and human, even when he wasn’t. On one hand, this is a book of exciting magic and incredible stakes. But on the other, and at its heart, it is a story of finding one’s self and realizing the world, flawed as it is, is worth fighting for.
I will watch Priore’s writing career with interest.
A review of The Monsters Among Us
by Joni Marie Iraci, MFA author of “Vatican Daughter” and “Reinventing Jenna Rose.”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
This vivid cinematic novel takes the reader on an imaginative journey through what could be considered end of days. The incredible imagination of this talented author, Kent Priore, is evident as his characters are well-developed and include the transformation of the seven deadly sins into tangible entities and not just concepts. I’m in awe of this brilliant new author’s ability to create a world where Satan’s minions walk among us in search of vulnerable souls, thus unleashing unspeakable horror on the human race. It is supernatural story-telling at its best. Seth, the protagonist, is driven by anger (Satan’s fuel) but also by his love for the woman he lost. I began to wonder if Seth was not a metaphor for every abused child who dreamed of overpowering his or her abuser. “The Monster’s Among Us” is a masterful creation and a must read— even for those who aren’t fans of fantasy/horror. It will transport you on a journey where good battles evil and will give you food for thought especially as you read what I interpreted as Kent Priore’s clever retelling of the Genesis story and it’s enlightening conclusion. Well done.