KC Grifant

Out November 18, 2025!

Saddle up for a wild, monster-infested ride through the Old West in my action-packed debut, Melinda West: Monster Gunslinger—a genre-bending fantasy western hailed as “fast, furious, and a hell of a lot of fun!” (Jonathan Maberry, NYT bestselling author).

In a desolate frontier crawling with supernatural threats, sharpshooter Melinda West and her charming partner, Lance, make a living exterminating monsters—from flying scorpions to mind-controlling insects. But when a demon is accidentally unleashed, Melinda must face down vengeful outlaws, ancient evils and an oncoming war between worlds to stop the apocalypse.

Narrator Ash Aarrestad brings Melinda’s grit, heart and humor to life with a vivid performance that pulls you straight into the dust and danger of the Weird West.

With vibes of The Witcher meets Bonnie and Clyde, this story is ideal for fans of fantastical worlds, supernatural thrillers and complex heroines. 

“KC Grifant comes out guns blazing with Melinda West: Monster Gunslinger—a devious action-packed adventure set in a very weird version of the Old West. Fast, furious, and a hell of a lot of fun!”
—Jonathan Maberry, NY Times bestselling author of Son of the Poison Rose and Relentless

“Melinda West is the hero I’ve been waiting for as long as I can remember. The world and characters are vivid and magical. This story is a delight.”
—Kate Jonez, Bram Stoker and Shirley Jackson Award-nominated author

“KC Grifant’s horror western hits the road at top speed and never takes its foot off the accelerator, making the book a perfect fit for readers who like their horror weird and their action plentiful … [Melinda West] is a delicious amalgamation of Ash Williams in wise-cracking bravado and Ellen Ripley in triumphant fearlessness.”
—Ginger Nuts of Horror

Pre-Order

More links coming soon!

Audible: https://www.amazon.com/Melinda-West-Monster-Gunslinger-Gunslingers/dp/B0FWM8MK4Y

Libro.FM: https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9798349126604-melinda-west-monster-gunslinger

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/audiobook/melinda-west-monster-gunslinger-1?sId=b1b8ab96-67f1-432e-94cf-118c9b79bb6b&ssId=yCXEo5ChwWO0eCPDsLGm-&cPos=2

Apple: https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/melinda-west-monster-gunslinger/id1846116982

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