Top new horror books in March 2022
Last updated:
March 31, 2022
March 2022 featuring new releases by Gilly Macmillan, Simone St. James, Benjamin Stevenson, Sarah Pinborough, Neal Shusterman, Anne Bishop, Brittany Pressley, Alex Finlay, Karen White, Peter Clines, Timothy Andrés Pabon, Kel Kade and many more.
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The Long Weekend by Gilly Macmillan
Fast paced and incredibly compelling . . . this book will not let you put it down...adult · audiobook · book · breakup · contemporary · crime · domestic-drama · family · female-mc · fiction -
![The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James]()
The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James
A true crime blogger gets more than she bargained for while interviewing the woman acquitted of two cold case slayings in this chilling new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Sun Down Motel. In 1977, Claire Lake, Oregon, was shaken by the Lady Killer Murders: Two men, seemingly randomly, were murdered with the same gun, with strange notes left behind... -
![Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson]()
Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson
Everyone in my family has killed someone. Some of us, the high achievers, have killed more than once. I'm not trying to be dramatic, but it is the truth. Some of us are good, others are bad, and some just unfortunate.I'm Ernest Cunningham. Call me Ern or Ernie. I wish I'd killed whoever decided our family reunion should be at a ski resort, but it's a little more complicated than that...adult · amateur-sleuth · book · crime · dark-humor · fiction · horror · humor · law-enforcement · murder -
![Insomnia by Sarah Pinborough]()
Insomnia by Sarah Pinborough
Named one of the Best Thrillers of 2022 by the Washington Post"If you loved Behind Her Eyes, prepare to be totally and utterly blown away by Insomnia. Sarah Pinborough is a twisted genius." --Lisa JewellIn the dead of night, madness lies...Emma Averell loves her life--her high-powered legal career, her two beautiful children, and her wonderful stay-at-home husband--but it wasn't always so perfect...adult · audiobook · book · contemporary · crime · domestic-drama · family · female-mc · fiction · horror -
![Darkness Creeping: Twenty Twisted Tales by Neal Shusterman]()
Darkness Creeping: Twenty Twisted Tales by Neal Shusterman
Imagine being trapped forever in someone else’s nightmare, with no means of escape. Or caught on one of the most terrifying roller coasters of all time, when suddenly the tracks ahead just disappear. Enter the world of Darkness Creeping, where hollow-eyed skulls arrive in the mail and nothing is as it seems...anthologies · children-books · dark · fiction · ghosts · horror · middle-grade · paranormal · spooky · supernatural -
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![Crowbones by Anne Bishop]()
Crowbones by Anne Bishop
In this engrossing and gripping fantasy set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Others series, an inn owner and her friends must find a killer-before it's too late...action-adventure · adult · alternate-history · audiobook · book · contemporary · cozy · dark · dark-fantasy · dystopia -
![The Night Shift by Brittany Pressley, Alex Finlay, Gary Tiedemann, Cady McClain]()
The Night Shift by Brittany Pressley, Alex Finlay, Gary Tiedemann, Cady McClain
What connects a massacre in a Blockbuster video store in 1999 with the murder of four teenagers fifteen years later? It's New Year's Eve of 1999 when four teenagers working late are attacked at a Blockbuster video store in New Jersey. Only one inexplicably survives. Police quickly identify a suspect, the boyfriend of one of the victims, who flees and is never seen again...adult · audiobook · book · contemporary · crime · fiction · historical-fiction · horror · killer · law-enforcement -
![The Shop on Royal Street by Karen White]()
The Shop on Royal Street by Karen White
Nola Trenholm is hopeful for a fresh start in the Big Easy but must deal with ghosts from her past--as well as new ones--in this first book in a spin-off series of Karen White's New York Times bestselling Tradd Street novels... -
![The Broken Room by Peter Clines, Timothy Andrés Pabon]()
The Broken Room by Peter Clines, Timothy Andrés Pabon
“Absolutely brilliant!” (Jonathan Maberry, New York Times best-selling author)The new supernatural thriller from New York Times best-selling author Peter ClinesYou can still owe the dead.Hector was the best of the best. A government operative who could bring armies to a halt and nations to their knees...adult · audiobook · book · dark · fiction · horror · mystery · psychological · supernatural · suspense -
![Destiny of the Dead by Kel Kade]()
Destiny of the Dead by Kel Kade
No more heroes.The wealthy and powerful. The kings and queens. They all abandoned the world to fate when the chosen one died. All except a small group of broken people. Through dogged determination and maybe a bit of stupid bravery, Aaslo and his friends fought on. They continued the fight even when far greater heroes had given up.Now, Aaslo must turn the tides... -
![The Fear by Natasha Preston]()
The Fear by Natasha Preston
Hot on the heels of the New York Times bestsellers The Twin and The Lake, the undisputed queen of YA thrillers is back. Don't be afraid. Be terrified. It’s just a stupid meme that’s going around their small fishing town in the dead of winter—people reposting and sharing their biggest fear...mystery · young-adult · horror · fiction · murder · contemporary · suspense · audiobook · thriller · season-winter -
![Biomancer 2 by Shemer Kuznits]()
Biomancer 2 by Shemer Kuznits
Using his flesh-twisting powers, Seraph must push on to reach the ancient guardians.After nearly losing access, Seraph sets out again to conquer NEO and save his tormented sibling.Pushing deeper into the woodland, the Heart of The Forest is finally within reach, but the overpowered druidic guardians are merely the most obvious obstacle in his path... -
![The Last Laugh by Mindy McGinnis]()
The Last Laugh by Mindy McGinnis
In the dark and stunning sequel to The Initial Insult, award-winning author Mindy McGinnis concludes this suspenseful YA duology as long-held family secrets finally come to light . . . changing Amontillado forevermore. Perfect for fans of Truly Devious and Sadie!Tress Montor murdered Felicity Turnado—but she might not have to live with the guilt for long...audiobook · book · contemporary · fiction · horror · mystery · realistic · retellings · suspense · young-adult -
![Gallant by V.E. Schwab]()
Gallant by V.E. Schwab
Everything casts a shadow. Even the world we live in. And as with every shadow, there is a place where it must touch. A seam, where the shadow meets its source.Olivia Prior has grown up in Merilance School for girls, and all she has of her past is her mother’s journal—which seems to unravel into madness. Then, a letter invites Olivia to come home—to Gallant... -
![The Quarter Storm by Veronica G. Henry]()
The Quarter Storm by Veronica G. Henry
A practitioner of Vodou must test the boundaries of her powers to solve a ritual murder in New Orleans and protect everything she holds sacred.Haitian-American Vodou priestess Mambo Reina Dumond runs a healing practice from her New Orleans home. Gifted with water magic since she was a child, Reina is devoted to the benevolent traditions of her ancestors...action-adventure · adult · amateur-sleuth · audiobook · black-mc · book · contemporary · crime · dark · female-author -
![Ignited by Steffanie Holmes, Lee Duncan]()
Ignited by Steffanie Holmes, Lee Duncan
I’ll do whatever it takes to free them.Even if I have to sacrifice my soul.The Kings of Miskatonic Prep have fallen.Three arrogant, cruel, and broken boys defied an ancient god,a faculty who imprisoned them.and the parents who stole their future.They were never going to win.But they won’t quit.They won’t stop fighting.This time, it’s not themselves they’re trying to protect.They fight for me...aliens · alpha-mc · audiobook · book · bullying · coming-of-age · contemporary · cruel-mc · dark · dark-academia -
![The Book of Living Secrets by Madeleine Roux]()
The Book of Living Secrets by Madeleine Roux
Perfect for fans of The Hazel Wood, this genre-bending page-turner from New York Times bestselling author Madeleine Roux follows two girls who transport themselves into the world of their favorite book only to encounter the sinister alternate reality that awaits them...20th-century · audiobook · book · fiction · gothic · historical · historical-fiction · horror · lgbtq · magic -
![Portal to Nova Roma by J.R. Mathews]()
Portal to Nova Roma by J.R. Mathews
To find peace, Alexander must first embrace war.After tragically losing the only person he ever cared about, Alexander, a rogue artificial intelligence, opens a portal to an alternate dimension to escape his grief...action-adventure · ai · alternate-history · book · dark · fiction · heroic-fantasy · high-fantasy · historical · horror -
![The Ravenous Dead by Darcy Coates]()
The Ravenous Dead by Darcy Coates
He'll never let go...Keira, hired as Blighty Graveyard’s new groundskeeper, lives surrounded by the dead. They watch her through the fog. They wordlessly cry out. They’ve been desperately waiting for help moving on—and only Keira can hear them. But not every restless spirit wants to be saved.Sometimes the dead hate the living too much to find peace... -
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![Whispers of Fate by Amelia Hutchins]()
Whispers of Fate by Amelia Hutchins
From WSJ and USAT Bestselling Author Amelia Hutchins comes a story of betrayal and hope.Old acquaintances are gathering as events unravel and unmask new obstacles in war-torn Faery.Kahleena assumed the Fates had offered her a glimpse into her destiny. She expected the events to unfold as they had in her vision... -
![Hex by Jenni Fagan]()
Hex by Jenni Fagan
IT'S THE 4TH OF DECEMBER 1591.On this, the last night of her life, in a prison cell several floors below Edinburgh's High Street, convicted witch Geillis Duncan receives a mysterious visitor - Iris, who says she comes from a future where women are still persecuted for who they are and what they believe... -
![A Night to Die For by Lisa Schroeder]()
A Night to Die For by Lisa Schroeder
The Night Of meets Carrie when a boy finds a girl's body in the ditch on prom night...and becomes the primary suspect in her murder.All Mario wants is one normal night before he graduates. He's spent most of high school riding solo and gaming with his only friend, Lucas...romance · mystery · young-adult · horror · crime · contemporary · murder · audiobook · slasher · serial-killers -
![The City of Dusk by Tara Sim]()
The City of Dusk by Tara Sim
Set in a gorgeous world of bone and shadow magic, of vengeful gods and defiant chosen ones, The City of Dusk is the first in a dark epic fantasy trilogy that follows the four heirs of four noble houses—each gifted with a divine power—as they form a tenuous alliance to keep their kingdom from descending into a realm-shattering war...action-adventure · book · coming-of-age · dark · dark-fantasy · epic · fiction · gods · high-fantasy · horror -
![A Forgery of Roses by Jessica S. Olson]()
A Forgery of Roses by Jessica S. Olson
From the author of Sing Me Forgotten comes a lush new fantasy novel with an art-based magic system, romance, and murder… Myra has a gift many would kidnap, blackmail, and worse to control: she’s a portrait artist whose paintings alter people’s bodies. Guarding that secret is the only way to keep her younger sister safe now that their parents are gone...book · dark · fiction · gothic · historical · historical-fiction · horror · magic · murder · mystery -
![An Acorn Book- Mister Shivers #1: Beneath The Bed And Other Scary Stories by Max Brallier]()
An Acorn Book- Mister Shivers #1: Beneath The Bed And Other Scary Stories by Max Brallier
Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, and full-color artwork on every spread, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency... -
![Eve of Destruction by Sherrilyn Kenyon]()
Eve of Destruction by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Eve Erixour is a mercenary with a past no one would envy and more enemies than anyone should have. Death stalks her relentlessly. So when she gains the attention of a League assassin, she considers it par for the course.But Jinx Shadowbourne isn’t after Eve. Someone has it in for him and his brethren. High-ranking assassins are falling, and Jinx is convinced one of their own is selling them out... -
![The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Barnhill]()
The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Barnhill
A fantasy about the power of generosity and love, and how a community suffers when they disappear. Stone-in-the-Glen, once a lovely town, has fallen on hard times. Fires, floods, and other calamities have caused the people to lose their library, their school, their park, and even their neighborliness. The people put their faith in the Mayor, a dazzling fellow who promises he alone can help...audiobook · book · children · children-books · fairy-tale · family · fiction · horror · law-enforcement · middle-grade -
![Shades of Rust and Ruin by A.G. Howard]()
Shades of Rust and Ruin by A.G. Howard
New York Times bestselling author A.G. Howard launches a dark and compelling new YA fantasy series about a girl whose family is cursed by Halloween, perfect for fans of Caraval.Phoenix “Nix” Loring knows her family is under a Halloween curse. When she was three, her parents tragically died on October 31st. Eleven years later, her twin sister Lark suffered a similar fate... -
![Trojan Nightmare by Blaise Corvin]()
Trojan Nightmare by Blaise Corvin
The Earth has been overrun with monsters... Post-Apocalypse America is unrecognizable from the past. Jake survives by working as the leader of a scavenging adventuring team. A former mage, now he follows the strange path of cultivation, taught to him by a mysterious traveler. As far as he knows, he is one of the only people on Earth with this power...romance · fantasy · post-apocalyptic · urban-fantasy · litrpg · audiobook · wuxia · ancient-china · ancient-civilization · gods -
![Escape from Yokai Land by Charles Stross]()
Escape from Yokai Land by Charles Stross
Regular readers of Charles Stross's Laundry Files might have noticed Bob Howard's absence from the events of The Nightmare Stacks, and his subsequent return from Tokyo at the start of The Delirium Brief.Escape from Puroland explains what he was doing there...action-adventure · adult · alternate-history · book · cosmic-horror · dark · fiction · horror · humor · magic -
![The Gathering Dark: An Anthology of Folk Horror by Chloe Gong, Hannah F. Whitten, Erica Waters, Aden Polydoros]()
The Gathering Dark: An Anthology of Folk Horror by Chloe Gong, Hannah F. Whitten, Erica Waters, Aden Polydoros
A cemetery full of the restless dead. A town so wicked it has already burned twice, with the breath of the third fire looming. A rural, isolated bridge with a terrifying monster waiting for the completion of its summoning ritual. A lake that allows the drowned to return, though they have been changed by the claws of death...anthologies · contemporary · fiction · ghosts · gothic · horror · lgbtq · season-autumn · supernatural · urban-fantasy -
![War God's Mantle: Ascension: A litRPG Adventure by James A. Hunter]()
War God's Mantle: Ascension: A litRPG Adventure by James A. Hunter
The gods walk again … When Marine Corps pilot Jacob Merely crashes during a routine mission off the coast of Cyprus, he was sure it was game over. After surviving the crash and pulling himself onto the sandy shores of a long-abandoned island, however, Jacob unwittingly stumbles headfirst into the ancient ruins of a dead city...action-adventure · adult · audiobook · book · dark · fiction · harem · heroic-fantasy · horror · litrpg -
![Revenge of the Beast by Jack Meggitt-Phillips]()
Revenge of the Beast by Jack Meggitt-Phillips
Lemony Snicket meets Roald Dahl in this riotously funny, deliciously macabre, and highly illustrated sequel to The Beast and the Bethany in which Bethany and Ebenezer try to turn over a new leaf, only to have someone—or something—thwart them at every turn.Once upon a very badly behaved time, 511-year-old Ebenezer kept a beast in his attic...audiobook · book · children · children-books · fiction · horror · humor · middle-grade · myths · retellings -
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![Curse of Darkness by Bec McMaster]()
Curse of Darkness by Bec McMaster
The Darkness is coming…Iskvien must face her darkest challenge yet, in order to save her world.Her husband...adult · book · dark · fae · fated-mates · fiction · historical · horror · industrial-era · paranormal -
![Ogres by Adrian Tchaikovsky]()
Ogres by Adrian Tchaikovsky
A bleak glimpse of a world of savage tyrants, from award-winning author Adrian Tchaikovsky in a beautiful signed, limited-edition hardcover.Ogres are bigger than you.Ogres are stronger than you.Ogres rule the world.It’s always idyllic in the village until the landlord comes to call.Because the landlord is an Ogre. And Ogres rule the world, with their size and strength and appetites...adult · book · dark · dark-fantasy · dystopia · fiction · horror · paranormal · suspense · terror-horror -
![Insidious Monsters by Debbie Cassidy]()
Insidious Monsters by Debbie Cassidy
Never fall for the monster inside you.Telarion and I have an understanding:*Never talk about our emotions.*Never express our feelings to each other.*Never spend the evenings together.Luckily, catching eldritch is time consuming and exhausting work...romance · fantasy · urban-fantasy · paranormal · shapeshifters · monsters · demons · dark · ghosts · witches-wizards -
![Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield]()
Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield
Leah is changed. Months earlier, she left for a routine expedition, only this time her submarine sank to the sea floor. When she finally surfaces and returns home, her wife Miri knows that something is wrong. Barely eating and lost in her thoughts, Leah rotates between rooms in their apartment, running the taps morning and night...21st-century · action-adventure · adult · audiobook · book · contemporary · dark · female-author · female-mc · fiction -
![Monster's Plaything by Mila Young, C.R. Jane]()
Monster's Plaything by Mila Young, C.R. Jane
The Monster King wants to play…It's been 1097 days and 14 hours since I've been locked in this place.And they've come to me every night.The monsters in my dreams worship my body.And when I wake up, I'm desperate for more…But they’re never there to finish me off.Dr. Holloway says I can leave the asylum if I start to take my meds, but I've always hated how they made me feel..adult · book · demons · fiction · horror · magic · monsters · mythical-creatures · myths · paranormal -
![Frozen Dawn by Kathryn Ann Kingsley]()
Frozen Dawn by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
Her people murdered his family. He vowed to destroy them. But now, a curse binds them together.Life in the far northern reaches of the Dominion is unkind, and life under the reign of Morten, the dreaded ruler of the North Wind, is worse...adult · age-gap · alpha-mc · anti-hero · book · cheerful-mc · enemies-to-lovers · europe · female-mc · fiction
