We Sold Our Souls: A Novel

By Grady Hendrix

A pulse-pounding supernatural horror novel where a former heavy metal guitarist fights to reclaim her soul in an unforgettable blend of music, suspense, and dark fantasy from the New York Times best-selling author of The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires.

"A gloriously over-the-top scare fest that has hidden depths.Readers will root for Kris all the way to the explosive, poignant finale."--Publishers Weekly

Every morning, Kris Pulaski wakes up in hell. In the 1990s she was lead guitarist of DuÌ^rt WuÌ^rk, a heavy-metal band on the brink of breakout success until lead singer Terry Hunt embarked on a solo career and rocketed to stardom, leaving his bandmates to rot in obscurity.

Now Kris works as night manager of a Best Western; she's tired, broke, and unhappy. Then one day everything changes--a shocking act of violence turns her life upside down, and she begins to suspect that Terry sabotaged more than just the band. Kris hits the road, hoping to reunite DuÌ^rt WuÌ^rk and confront the man who ruined her life. Her journey will take her from the Pennsylvania rust belt to a celebrity rehab center to a satanic music festival.

Filled with unforgettable characters, razor-sharp humor, and a heartfelt celebration of creativity and heavy metal, We Sold Our Souls is a thrilling horror novel that explores the heart of a conspiracy-crazed, pill-popping, paranoid country that seems to have lost its very soul.

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Published Jun 14, 2022

333 pages

Average rating: 6.97

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Community Reviews

Apollojay90
May 13, 2026
9/10 stars
Grady Hendrix is my current favorite author, and I know this one won't be many people's favorite one of his books, but for me, it just struck the right chord (pun intended). I loved the main character, the story is bonkers, and I loved every moment of it. This really is one of my favorite books.
annacp
Aug 03, 2025
9/10 stars
I loved this more than I thought I would! Following the journey of a has been musician in a tale of revenge is not something I personally relate to. However, I really felt the main characters determination and grit through this book. I could barely put it down
Aversans
Nov 11, 2023
9/10 stars
Great read for a music fan about a washed up 90s guitarist who goes on a journey to confront her ex band mate who stole her music and became famous for it
oh_let3
May 16, 2023
10/10 stars
hendrix at his best
Blkroze1990
May 05, 2023
7/10 stars
Grandy Hendrix bring the petal to the metal with this one. Metal music to save the world, and the blood that paved the journey was a great ride.

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