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The instant USA Today bestseller from CJ Leede, author of Maeve Fly―a scorching and sweeping new novel about the end of the world as we know it.

One of Esquire and Vulture's Best Horror Books of 2024 • A GoodReads and Publishers Weekly Editors' Pick • An Indie Next Pick!

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1 author picked American Rapture as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Creepy and immersive, this story really made me think about a lot of things. Religion, society, and the way it all connects.

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