Ring Shout

By P. Djèlí Clark

Book Overview

Nebula, Locus, and Alex Award-winner P. Dj l Clark returns with Ring Shout, a dark fantasy historical novella that gives a supernatural twist to the Ku Klux Klan's reign of terror

"A fantastical, brutal and thrilling triumph of the imagination...Clark's combination of historical and political reimagining is cathartic, exhilarating and fresh." --The New York Times

Named a Best of the Year Pick by NPR Library Journal Book Riot LitReactor Bustle Polygon Washington Post

IN AMERICA, DEMONS WEAR WHITE HOODS.

In 1915, The Birth of a Nation cast a spell across America, swelling the Klan's ranks and drinking deep from the darkest thoughts of white folk. All across the nation they ride, spreading fear and violence among the vulnerable. They plan to bring Hell to Earth. But even Ku Kluxes can die.

Standing in their way is Maryse Boudreaux and her fellow resistance fighters, a foul-mouthed sharpshooter and a Harlem Hellfighter. Armed with blade, bullet, and bomb, they hunt their hunters and send the Klan's demons straight to Hell. But something awful's brewing in Macon, and the war on Hell is about to heat up.

Can Maryse stop the Klan before it ends the world?

A New York Times Editor's Choice Pick
A Nebula and Locus Award Winner
A finalist for the Hugo Award, World Fantasy Award, Ignyte Award, Goodreads Choice Award, Shirley Jackson Award, AAMBC Literary Award, British Fantasy Award, Hurston/Wright Foundation Legacy Award, and the SIBA Award.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1250393817
• ISBN13: 9781250393814
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Tor Nightfire
• Length: 192 Pages

Customer Reviews

Gimme More!

I'm starting to learn to enjoy novellas more and appreciate them for what they are but I REALLY needed this to be a full novel, gimme mooooore, I beg!

A Great Time

I loved this book! I don't know if it's because I read them nearly back-to-back, but I also loved Dread Nation, and this book had similar vibes but was more adult.

I need more monster books like this

This story is action packed and full of amazing characters. I really love the incredible bond between these women and the small details that make this a big story. I really do wish this was a series