Fiend: A Novel

Peter Stenson

Jul 2013 · Sold by Crown

About this ebook

There’s more than one kind of monster.

When Chase first sees the little girl in umbrella socks disemboweling the Rottweiler, he's not too concerned. As a longtime meth addict, he’s no stranger to such horrifying, drug-fueled hallucinations.  

But as he and his fellow junkies soon discover, the little girl is no illusion. The end of the world really has arrived. And with Chase’s life already shattered by addiction, the apocalypse might actually be an opportunity—a last chance to hit restart, win back the love of his life, and become the person he once dreamed of being. That is, if the darkness inside him doesn't destroy everything—again.

Ratings and reviews

Meth addicts are the sole survivors of a zombie apocalypse. Strange prrmise, but that's just a backdrop for a story about love, relationships, and how addiction affects them--and survival. A compelling read.

I really enjoyed the way he depicted chase's thoughts... an alright ending but felt like it could have gone on a little longer.

Picked this up on a whim because I love the zombie genre and it looked like an interesting premise. Was not disappointed! This is a refreshing take on the zombie/apocalypse/survival genre that had me reading every chance I got. One of the first authors that I sought out on Twitter specifically to give him props. If you like the genre, and if you like a writing style similar in tone to Chuck Palahniuk (Fight Club, etc.) then this is the book for you!

About the author

PETER STENSON received his MFA from Colorado State University in 2012. His stories and essays have been published in The Sun, The Bellevue Literary Review, The Greensboro Review, Confrontation, Post Road, Fugue, Harpur Palate, The Pinch, Blue Mesa Review, and elsewhere. He is also a recovering addict and has been sober for 10 years. He lives with his wife and daughter in Denver.