Blood Claim

by Claire C. Riley

What rests beneath the ground is not always asleep…Mike Cooper has spent his life fruitlessly searching for gold in the great American West. Looking to finally make his fortune, he decides to risk everything and pack up his crew of fellow miners to head for the heart of gold-rich Ghana West Africa, where an opportunity arises that’s too good to ignore.Leased a plot of land, Mike and his crew feel they’re on the cusp of success. Overrun by greed, they ignore all of the warning signs that something is dangerously wrong with the land they’re mining. And soon they discover that the time-worn ground holds secrets that are best left buried.For nothing is as it seems in this forgotten world.Terror lurks in the hearts of men who quickly learn that the stuff of nightmares is all too real and what starts as a new beginning, rapidly becomes a frightening ordeal of horror and bloodshed.They signed the contract. They staked their claim. And now time is running out for them. They wanted to find gold, but now they only want to keep their souls.But the demon is awake, and he’s hungry…

Genres: Horror

361 pages, Paperback

First published May 4, 2018

About the author

Claire C. Riley is a USA Today and International bestselling author.

She lives in the United Kingdom with her husband, three daughters, and ridiculously naughty rescue beagle.

* Gryffindor * Targaryen * Zombie slayer *


MC ROMANCE:
Devil's Highwaymen Ride or Die Series (3 books)
The Devil's Highwaymen Nomad Series (4 books)
Tame his Beast duet (2 books)

MAFIA ROMANCE:
Deviant Prince #1
Twisted Princess #2
Royal Blood: The Brotherhood

ROMANTIC SUSPENSE/THRILLER
Beautiful Victim (standalone)
Fragments of Delores (standalone)

NA ROMANCE
WRATH #3 in the Elite Seven Series

POST-APOCALYPTIC
Odium The Dead Saga Series 8 books
Odium Origins Series 3 books
Out of the Dark (standalone)
Red Eye The Armageddon Series - co-authored with Eli Constant (3 books)
Thicker than Blood series - co-authored with Madeline Sheehan (3 books)

PARANORMAL ROMANCE
Limerence (The Obsession Series)
Twisted Magic (standalone)

ROMANCE
Shut Up & Kiss Me - Co-authored with Madeline Sheehan

HORROR
Blood Claim (standalone)

FIND ME
She can be stalked at any of the following and always welcomes any questions readers may have.

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Reviews

[Eli Constant · Rating 5 out of 5]

Abso-freaking-lutely LOVED this book. This is straight horror, guys. Nothing mushy about it. There's depth, nuance, twists that'll leave you breathless. Riley has done a seriously thrilling job putting together this terror-filled roller-coaster. Top stars for BLOOD CLAIM. You'll come away convinced you'll pay with your life.

[A. Walters · Rating 5 out of 5]

Of course I loved it. Is there anything this woman writes that I don't love? Scary and full of heart stopping moments, I was enthralled. I'm not a big horror reader anymore (I used to love the genre when I was younger), but Blood Claim is a definite page turner.

[Claire Riley]

Coming May 4th!!!

[✰ Charlie ✰ Chisholm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well... I did not know what I was letting myself into reading this book.
I knew it was a horror but that was about it. I went in blind and what a book it is. Is there anything Claire cannot write?
This story sucked me in and did not let go until the last page.
Mike Cooper and his crew go in search of gold and greed take's over. All Mike sees the gold, they ignore all the warning signs. Not knowing the land they start digging on is cursed and that Terror lurks. Soon they learn that the secrets of the land that was better staying buried.
What was supposed to bring a better future for Mike and his crew has turned into their worst nightmare and a evil that takes hold and doesn’t let go till blood is shed? If you are a fan of horror you will love this book.
I not going to say too much I do not want to spoil it for you... but it was like watching a horror movie play out in my head while reading such a great read and I have never read anything like this before. However, I really enjoyed this book. Loved the writing. The story will keep you turning pages to find out what is going to happen.

[Brandi Aga · Rating 5 out of 5]

Claire is phenomenal at painting an evil picture that leaves your skin crawling in the dark.

I LOVE everything Claire writes! Seriously- horror, zombies, bikers- she writes it all and each one is spectacular in its own special way.

Blood Claim falls into the horror category. I went into this blind because hello?! It’s Claire Riley! This one is different from what I read a lot of the times (no romance) and I kept having to stop reading to tell my husband about it. He actually wanted me to read it to him!

It’s eerie, dark, and the plot is totally cool. Four (remember that number) guys go mining for gold in Africa on a land that is nottttt a good place. Nothing is as it seems.

I loved seeing the different point of views from each guy. How they saw each other, WHAT they saw.

When you want something bad enough and evil takes over, just how far will you go?

[K Dz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always start Mrs. Riley’s stories knowing I will be amazed and surprised. This one was different, I was amazed and surprised, but also terrified. I read it in doses trying to savor every word, but ended up not being able to put it down at times, the struggle was real. My head hurt, my gut clinched, my heart pounded and my mouth was dry with every page I turned. Claire is a genius at melting you into the characters lives and minds, so much so, you cannot and will not escape. Thank you Mrs. Riley for another great book that will invade my dreams for many nights to come.

[Shannie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg! ClaireBear you did it yet again. Brilliant!

[Erin Remen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is was an insanley terrifying horror that seriously had me doubting my own sanity for enjoying it so much. Gold fever is given an entirely new meaning in this horror from Claire that will leave you never looking at your wedding ring the same again. A gamut of emotions are wrought from these characters one by one as they fall prey to the terrifying horror of the beast that wants it's sacrifices, in the most disgusting ways. Claire has a truly twisted mind and I enjoyed every second of it. Brilliant writing, detailed perfectly, with characters you truly felt for. Their waking terrors felt in every word written. Another hit that will never be forgotten, while awake, or asleep. I am truly in awe.

I was given an Arc of this terrifying story and I have with pleasure written this review.

[Stormy · Rating 5 out of 5]

After finishing this book, and having trouble sleeping a few days after. I have come to the very real conclusion that there is absolutely NOTHING, Claire C.Riley can not write!!! I mean it!!! Every genre she picks, she nails it every single time!!!!

When I first started reading this book. I knew very little about it.. All I knew was that it was horror, and I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. This book will grab you from the get go. And will not let go until the very last word! if you are a fan of true horror books, then this is one that you absolutely can NOT miss. And one of the things I loved MOST about this story. Was that it was very unique. Not like anything I have ever read before. And I truly never thought I would be reading a book about Gold hunters. But here I was, reading it. No, devouring it. And terrified while doing it! At one point, I had to set the book down for a little bit to give myself a little breather because is scared me so much! I don't want to go into too much details about it, because I don't want to spoil it for anyone. All I can say is that you HAVE to read this one. And before you start, make sure you strap yourself in for a wildly terrifying ride!

I honestly, can not wait to see what else, Riley is going to come up with!! Thank you for this amazing horror book!!!! Easily one of my top favs this year so far!

[Emma L.J · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it 5* all the way

[San · Rating 5 out of 5]

Claire, has done it again! This book was dark, foreboding and at times gruesome. When a bunch of American friend go to mine some land in the deepest depths of, Ghana for the gold that would set them up for life, they wouldn’t have expected what was waiting for them...

The characters in this book develop and change reflecting the environment around them. It pushes these characters into their own individual hellholes, breaking them down and sending them spiralling out of control. Claire has managed to deliver a book filled with paranoia, possession and horror in equal amounts. Delivering an unsettling read that drags you to a place of no return.

If you enjoy dark and disturbing you’ve found yourself a must read. Another amazing book from my favourite author.

[Upl8reading · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read Claire C. Riley’s MC books and loved them! This is not that! I am not generally a fan of horror type books but this was was just so good! The writing and dialogue was fantastic! The decent into ‘madness’ super intense. If your into this type of book you will love this novel! I will be checking out her other non MC novels from now on!

[Lisa Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent scary spooky book.

[Melanie Marsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

I know you guys are expecting one of my usual longwinded reviews of Claire's newest book, but there is really only so much I can say about this one without giving away any of the story. 

Blood Claim is definitely a different kind of horror from what I'm used to seeing from this author. I loved that there was no romance because, as you know,  that is most definitely not my kind of thing. It's very well written and exciting as we have come to expect from this author, which is one of the reasons I have come to rely on her as an author that doesn't disappoint, even after she wrote some romances I didn't read. I'll admit it took me a minute to get into the story because I'm impatient like that, but once they got moving I couldn't wait to see how things would turn out with Mike and the guys in Ghana and I am still somewhat creeped out. 

I highly recommend Blood Claim to anyone looking for something different from your run of the mill type of horror story.

[Nikki · Rating 4 out of 5]

I jumped into this book as the cover drew me in made me want to know this story straight away.
So when Mike and his team go to Ghana to see their new claim to start a new mining journey all starts off well but very quickly it becomes obvious that all is not as it should be.
This story keeps you on the edge of your seat waiting to see whats next for Mike, bestfriend Phillip, stepdad Stanley and friend The Kid.
Jammed packed with drama.. suspense and strange happenings this is a great read that keeps you flicking those pages!
*Read as part of KU*

[Dixie · Rating 4 out of 5]

slow beginning and kept hoping it would get better. eventually it did.

[Nicola · Rating 5 out of 5]

It took me a good chapter or two to get into this book but when I did , I was reading like there was no tomorrow. Really enjoyed it.

[Tammy Barrentine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is NOT a romance at all. This is one ducked up book in a good way. Claire really did a mind duck with this book. Thank you Ms. Riley for an enjoyable read

[Chloe Rowley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an interesting book. I found it enjoyable.