John Branch is back

SICK returns October 14, 2025.

Available from Blood Bound Books

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Oblivion Black

The harder you try to escape, the more darkness pulls you under.

Oblivion Black is a lush transgressive fairy tale with the Gothic appeal of a Brontë novel. Fans of literary fiction, romance, and thriller books will appreciate this intense dive into existential confusion, intoxication, eroticism, and beauty.

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Shadow Atlas

“Shadow Atlas is a rare, beguiling treat, a collective fantasy with teeth, vision, and grounded in urgent, ancient truths.” –BOOKLIFE by PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (Editor’s Pick)

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Chromophobia

Featuring “The Oasis” by Christa Wojciechowski

Standard hardcover edition, only available from Rooster Republic, is 6×9 and has an anticipated page count of ~300, including 7 exclusive interior illustrations and exclusive cover art. This edition comes with a gloss dust jacket. Shipping and handling included ONLY for U.S. residents.

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Portraits of Decay – Launch Event

Portraits of Decay – Launch Event

I'm honored and excited to be hosting a live Zoom launch party for the debut novel by J.R. Blanes, Portraits of Decay. All are invited to come and join us! There’ll be discussion, readings from the book, and plenty of gruesome fun to be had. Add it to your Halloween...

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💉 Release Day –SICK

💉 Release Day –SICK

Sick is released on Amazon today in the Kindle version. Thank you to all those who preordered. Check your eReader. Your copy should be delivered! If you haven't bought your copy already, click here. Info on paperbacks coming soon. Sick Susan Branch’s husband, John, is...

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The Stories We Tell Ourselves

The Stories We Tell Ourselves

The right book at the right time is like a loving hand reaching out to someone born deaf, mute, and blind — a connection thought impossible, a benevolent disturbance of the void.

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Remember how SICK it was?

Remember how SICK it was?

Originally released as a series, SICK will be re-released as a single, psychological suspense novel—perfect for readers who like their fiction twisted and unforgettable.

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Behind the Table: My AuthorCon V Experience

Behind the Table: My AuthorCon V Experience

If you read my last post, you know I recently attended AuthorCon V in Williamsburg, VA—a yearly event hosted by Scares That Care, an all-volunteer charity. This gathering unites horror fans and authors for a good cause, allowing readers to connect with writers,...

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