In the year 2012, a worker stumbled upon an old, crumbling journal hidden within the wall of a church house. The journal contained the transcription of a remarkable confession made by a Blackfeet individual named Good Stab, which dated back 100 years. This confession, as recorded by Lutheran pastor Arthur Beaucarne, recounts Good Stab’s early life, his perspective on the atrocities perpetrated by US troops – including the 1870 massacre that resulted in the deaths of approximately 200 Blackfeet members – and his transformation into a blood-drinking creature driven by a desire for revenge, facilitated by supernatural forces.

This historical fiction work is a compelling read that confronts the reader with the harsh realities of American history, while also redefining the vampire as a genuinely terrifying folk monster. Jones offers a distinctive take on the immortal creature, intertwining Good Stab’s identity with his feeding habits in a way that adds a layer of tragedy to his narrative.

I am not overstating the fact when I say that this book deserves to be ranked alongside classic vampire literature, such as Dracula, a novel I have read numerous times and can recite passages from memory. The Buffalo Hunter Hunter is undoubtedly a book that I will revisit repeatedly.