Who Dies First

By: Douglas Ford

Narrated by: Douglas Gwilym

A road-trip takes a dark detour when Steve and Nancy decide to visit distant family, unwittingly opening a trove of family secrets that threaten to change everything they know about themselves and each other.

From the author of The Trick and The Infection Party comes a neo-Southern Gothic tale that follows a surreal path to sinister museums in thrift stores, an ex-wrestler with an unspeakable appetite, time-bending government experiments, and finally a revelation about what’s hidden upstairs.

Keep the location services turned on so you’re not the one who dies first.

©2024 Douglas Ford (P)2026 Douglas Ford

Critic reviews

“Ford deftly reminds us that the ties that bind in the Deep South are sometimes best left alone and undone. A timely tale of family secrets that unsettles and unnerves before it ends in a sharp, wicked jab to the gut.” —Kenzie Jennings, author of Reception and Always Listen to Her Hurt

“The tension building is stellar!” —Ruth Anna Evans, author of Do Not Go in That House

Great read while visiting relatives

Highly recommend. Great cinematic ending and a fun listen while visiting relatives. Loved it!

Creepy and Unsettling

This was a creepy and unsettling tale of a road trip gone wrong. Who Dies First proves that sometimes that long-lost relative is better off staying lost. A fast paced and satisfying read!

Wild and thrilling!!

Who Dies First by Douglas Ford
Narrated by Douglas Gwilym
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟(4.5 rounded up)

This is an exciting and very different horror novella. Steve and Nancy decide to take a road trip to see family, Uncle Reuben, Aunt Dolly and cousin Stacy. This trip takes some strange and crazy turns! There are lots of strange characters, and great character development.

I was lucky to listen to the audio version and the narrator did a fantastic job! He is very expressive through the whole book.
This is the first book I’ve read from Douglas Ford and I’m excited to look at others!!

*This book is out now and I recommend checking out this quick and crazy novella!*

-This is a trip I’d rather not take!!-

You Have No Idea What Will Happen Next

This novella keeps you in suspense as to what strange or disturbing thing will happen next.

This is a road trip from hell to meet a relative that fills the characters and the audience with unease and dread.

The audiobook is well-read and captures the weirdness of the entire work.