Bram Stoker Award Best Novel Winner
Coyote Rage
by Owl Goingback
Summary
Drawing on Native American mythology, the novel follows the trickster Coyote as he schemes to ignite a war between the spirit world and humanity, while a small group must stand against the chaos he unleashes. Goingback weaves traditional creatures and legends into a modern supernatural conflict where ancient beings spill into the human realm. The book grounds its horror in Indigenous storytelling, using the trickster figure to drive a tale about balance, vengeance, and the thin border between worlds.
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Historical Context & Significance
Owl Goingback, of Cherokee and Choctaw heritage, won his second Bram Stoker Award for Best Novel for this work rooted in Native American myth.