Amish Werewolves of Space

Peril in Plain Space, Book 3

By: Kerry Nietz

Narrated by: Randy Streu

Realm Award Winner for Supernatural, Horror & Other, 2020

Some say death comes in threes.

For the Amish community of Alabaster, it seems to. They've maintained an uneasy alliance with the vamperkinder, the altered humans that rescued them from the zombies seven years ago. But after several vicious attacks—nighttime slaughters that could only have been perpetrated by the kinder—the union of the two peoples is shattered.

Meanwhile, a resurgent zombie horde and mysterious nightly howls signal doom, not only for the Amish, but for the entire galaxy.

As more and more planets fall, the Raven survivors hunt for a solution.

Can they restore the peace? Escape the horde? Save the galaxy?

Or is it already too late?

©2020 Kerry Nietz (P)2024 Kerry Nietz

A satisfying conclusion to an interesting trilogy!

First off, this novel is definitely best enjoyed AFTER the previous 2 entries. Both story and character development build in each. A few new characters, but many core protagonists from the first and second. Lots of interlaced references and plots that build with each installment.

This book continues the tradition of weaving together scientific explanations of typically fantasy components, with matters of faith woven throughout.

There were a few points in the audio book where I had trouble understanding what was being said, likely a mix of the distinct accent being used for a character and what seemed like mumbling (which fit the character, but still made things difficult). Thankfully, this became less of an issue after the character had been around a while.

I enjoyed the many breaks from traditional storycrafting. Though the ending doesn't answer all questions, I felt like it resolved all the key story lines.

Bottom line: different from many things I've read, but quite enjoyable storytelling.

Amish tradition and monster mayhem,

While the galaxy burns beyond the horizon, Amish Werewolves of Space keeps its gaze on a single, fragile alliance and the forces that could shatter it. What begins as a tense balance between gritty sci‑fi survival and the grounded rhythms of Amish life quickly reveals itself as a genre‑bending tapestry. The book threads together the urgency of a world under siege, the intrigue of a slow‑burn mystery, and the friction of clashing cultures, all without losing sight of its human core.
The early chapters are a masterclass in contrast. High‑stakes danger unfolds alongside quiet moments of faith, community, and suspicion. As the scope widens, the tone shifts from claustrophobic tension to expansive, exploratory adventure, yet the story’s heartbeat remains steady. Action sequences deliver spectacle, but they are anchored by relationships, moral choices, and the question of how belief and technology shape one another.
Characters emerge not just as survivors or heroes but as carriers of the book’s deeper themes. Bonds are tested, trust is earned, and unlikely figures rise to meet impossible challenges. The interplay between personal stakes and galactic consequences keeps the pacing dynamic, ensuring that quieter moments carry as much weight as the most explosive set pieces.
In the end, Amish Werewolves of Space is not just a mash‑up of monsters, spaceships, and cultural collisions. It is a story about resilience, responsibility, and the unexpected ways salvation can arrive. By blending horror, science fiction, and human drama into a single, cohesive arc, it proves that even the strangest combinations can create something compelling and whole.