About The Night Pool
The Night Pool is a blood-soaked, page-turning horror set in the Gold Rush West, where three women must battle monsters both human and inhuman to survive-perfect for fans of Alma Katsu's The Hunger and Victor LaValle's Lone Women.The American West is no safe haven for women-least of all in the Gold Rush town of Coloma, California. Not for Clara Tice, the blacksmith's strange and stubborn daughter. Not for Mei, the healer whose calm presence the makeshift camp for Chinese immigrants contrasts sharply with her brother's hard-eyed pursuit of riches. And certainly not for Haloke, a Nisenan Shaman's granddaughter whose native village has been devastated by smallpox, hunger, and the relentless greed of Outsiders.One night, Clara and Haloke meet at the river's edge and watch in horror as Clementine Cobb, the town beauty, is lured across the water. Together they witness something terrible in the Night Pool. Soon after, an unseen attacker descends upon the mining men of Coloma, abandoning heartless bodies one-by-one. As the gruesome killings in Coloma threaten to incite further violence, Clara, Haloke, and Mei find themselves unlikely allies-without the gangs, guns, or bravado of the men who claim Coloma's riches. The three women must work together to confront the evil that menaces them from both monsters and men. A gripping tale of sisterhood, vengeance, and survival, The Night Pool explores the horrors of greed and lust, and the hidden strength of the most vulnerable among us.
The Night Pool FAQ
When is The Night Pool by Lauren Lee Smith coming out?
The Night Pool by Lauren Lee Smith is scheduled to be released on August 25, 2026.
What is the release date for The Night Pool?
The release date for The Night Pool is August 25, 2026.
Who is the publisher of The Night Pool?
The Night Pool is published by Blackstone Publishing.
What genre is The Night Pool?
The Night Pool is categorised as Fantasy.
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Release details last updated August 26, 2026.