The Buffalo Hunter Hunter
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A chilling historical horror novel set in the American west in 1912 following a Lutheran priest who transcribes the life of a vampire who haunts the fields of the Blackfeet reservation looking for justice.
A diary, written in 1912 by a Lutheran pastor is discovered within a wall. What it unveils is a slow massacre, a chain of events that go back to 217 Blackfeet dead in the snow. Told in transcribed interviews by a Blackfeet named Good Stab, who shares the narrative of his peculiar life over a series of confessional visits. This is an American Indian revenge story written by one of the new masters of horror, Stephen Graham Jones.
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I needed some time after finishing this book to collect my thoughts.
I really tried to like it, but it was difficult when the only character I connected with was Good Stab. English is not my first language, so keep that in mind when I say that reading the pastor's journal, filled with his thoughts, was quite a challenge. I understand that the writing style reflects the time period (1912), so I didn't expect modern English. However, I didn't anticipate understanding only about 30% of it.
Overall, The Buffalo Hunter is not an easy or particularly enjoyable read, as its subject matter is dark and often difficult to stomach. I can see that it is well-written, but in my opinion, it tries too hard. That said, I appreciate that it sheds light on a dark chapter of American history—one I might not have encountered otherwise.
Thank you to NetGalley and Saga Press for providing me with an advance ebook for review.
