Red Rabbit Ghost

by Jen Julian
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Southern Gothic meets slow-burn dread in this genre-bending horror novel where an impulsive outcast must confront his small town’s dark secrets.

"Deeply immersive and darkly mysterious. Certain to be one of the year's standout horror reads." ―Craig DiLouie, author of Episode Thirteen


Eighteen years ago, an infant Jesse Calloway...
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Published By Run For It

Format Paperback

Number Of Pages 384

Publication Date 07/22/2025

ISBN 9780316580564

Dimensions 5.5 inches x 8.25 inches


"Drenched in dread and yearning, Red Rabbit Ghost is the kind of Gothic novel that you don't so much read as inhale. I loved it."—Kelly Link, author of The Book of Love

"Deeply immersive and darkly mysterious. Certain to be one of the year's standout horror reads."—Craig DiLouie, author of Episode Thirteen

"At once elegiac and deeply visceral, Red Rabbit Ghost is a bittersweet ode to all the ways in which a place can haunt us long after we’ve departed – and transform us when we return."—Georgia Summers, #1 International Bestselling Author of City of Stardust

"[An] auspicious debut... [The] story is borne along by well-shaded characters, whose complex inner lives abound with mysteries that can’t all be easily solved. The result is a chilling dark fantasy that readers will savor." 

Publishers Weekly

"Julian’s queer, southern-gothic debut is a heady and atmospheric rumination on grief and belonging that will appeal to readers who enjoyed The Hollow Places, by T. Kingfisher, and Summer Sons, by Lee Mandelo, and is a perfect pick for fans of Twin Peaks."

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"Every time I thought I had a handle on the deviously entertaining Red Rabbit Ghost, it slipped through my fingers and became something even more remarkable. Jen Julian weaves a dark spell with the bones of southern gothic storytelling, crackling (and often hilarious) dialogue, and gorgeous prose. To enter this haunted swamp of a novel is to lose yourself in cosmic mystery."—Andy Marino, author of The Swarm

“Red Rabbit Ghost is a terrifying delight that deftly weaves together the ordinary and supernatural horrors of life in a small town. Sharply contemporary while remaining true to its Southern gothic roots, Red Rabbit Ghost is the perfect blend of WhatsApp and witchcraft, dive bars and haunted houses. Once I started reading, I couldn’t put it down!”—Gwen Kirby, author of Shit Cassandra Saw

"Possibly my favorite new read of the summer... The entirety of this book had me in its clutches, and despite being close to 400 pages long, I devoured this book immediately. It’s an incredibly fast paced read while still managing to deeply explore characters, create an eerie vibe, and have you feeling twisted up within its story.... I just loved this book... Perfect for those that love southern horror, deeply flawed characters, swamp magic, and immersive reading."

Horror Bound

"Some most excellent dark and stormy night reading... A dark and juicy novel that drips in Southern atmosphere."

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