Song of the Sleepers
Tormented by the death of his bride, Max must summon his strength and travel to a small town to find his missing niece Alice. After he arrives in Brooke, monsters from the Void are released upon the town, their victims turning into the murderous undead Sleepers. In his search for Alice, he discovers her supernatural secret that she has struggled to control. As life was sung into creation, so, too, can it be sung into the Void. The only thing that can save them is a song of their own: the Song of the Sleepers.
Format: Novel
Age: Adult
Genre: Zombie/Horror
Available: Ebook & Paperback
Pages: 276
by M.K. Trott
Reviews
With relentless suspense and a haunting atmosphere, Trott’s debut is a gripping exploration of the thin line between life and death that will keep readers hooked until the final page.
Brian Moten (advanced reader) 16/11/2024
"Song of the Sleepers" is a haunting masterpiece that challenges perceptions of life, death, and the unknown.
Mave Sinclair (advanced reader) 13/11/2024
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Song of the Sleepers is a hypnotic dive into grief, guilt, and the supernatural that refuses to let go. This book is beautifully written and deeply unsettling, weaving psychological torment with eerie, otherworldly horror in a way that lingers long after the final page.
Max is a protagonist who feels painfully real—he’s broken, drowning in self-loathing, and yet impossible not to root for. His slow descent into a reality blurred by alcohol, trauma, and something sinister creeping at the edges is masterfully handled. The novel’s atmosphere is thick with unease, every quiet moment brimming with tension. And Alice? She’s the kind of character who sticks with you—young, vulnerable, and yet somehow knowing far more than she should.
The themes of mental illness, loss, and the supernatural are seamlessly intertwined, making this more than just a horror novel—it’s an experience. If you love literary horror that cuts deep, Song of the Sleepers is a must-read.
This book messed with my head in the best way possible. Song of the Sleepers is not your typical horror novel—it’s slow-burning, psychological, and drenched in atmosphere. At times, it feels like a dream you can’t quite wake up from.
Max, the main character, is a complete wreck—grieving, self-destructive, and spiraling into something he doesn’t understand. His interactions with Alice are some of the most gripping parts of the book, especially as the line between reality and nightmare blurs. The writing style is immersive, pulling you into Max’s fractured mind. And while the horror is subtle at first, when it hits, it hits hard.
I’d recommend this to readers who love stories that are unsettling, emotional, and thought-provoking. If you’re looking for a straightforward horror novel with jump scares, this might not be your thing. But if you enjoy creeping dread and psychological depth, Song of the Sleepers will haunt you in the best way.
Alex Knight (advanced reader, horror & dark fiction reviewer) 02/12/2024
J.D. Mercer (advanced reader) 27/12/2024