Top new horror books out this week: 10 Jul - 16 Jul 2022
Last updated:
July 16, 2022
This week featuring new releases by Rachel Howzell Hall, Grady Hendrix, Paige Dearth, T. Kingfisher, Seanan McGuire, Joe R. Lansdale, Daniel J. Volpe, Ruby Vincent, Greig Beck, Tad Williams, Kathryn Ann Kingsley and many more.
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We Lie Here by Rachel Howzell Hall
A woman’s trip home reveals frightening truths in a twisty novel of murder and family secrets by the New York Times bestselling author of And Now She’s Gone and These Toxic Things.TV writer Yara Gibson’s hometown of Palmdale, California, isn’t her first choice for a vacation. But she’s back to host her parents’ twentieth-anniversary party and find the perfect family mementos for the celebration... -
![How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix]()
How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
Your past and your family can haunt you like nothing else… A hilarious and terrifying new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Final Girl Support Group.Every childhood home is haunted, and each of us are possessed by our parents... -
![A Little Pinprick by Paige Dearth]()
A Little Pinprick by Paige Dearth
Rainey Paxton was born addicted to heroin.In the fragile first hours of Rainey’s life, hospital doctors and nurses fight to keep her alive. Several months later she is released into her parents’ custody, where the baby is forced to live on neglect and tainted breast milk...fiction · dark · abuse · horror · realistic · substance-abuse · suspense · psychological · child-abuse · family -
![What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher]()
What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher
From the award-winning author of The Twisted Ones comes a gripping and atmospheric retelling of Edgar Allan Poe's classic "The Fall of the House of Usher."When Alex Easton, a retired soldier, receives word that their childhood friend Madeline Usher is dying, they race to the ancestral home of the Ushers in the remote countryside of Ruritania...adult · audiobook · book · dark · female-author · fiction · folk-horror · gothic · historical-fiction · horror -
![Classic Monsters Unleashed by Seanan McGuire, Joe R. Lansdale, Ramsey Campbell, F. Paul Wilson]()
Classic Monsters Unleashed by Seanan McGuire, Joe R. Lansdale, Ramsey Campbell, F. Paul Wilson
Stories of famous monsters in a new horror anthology edited by James Aquilone and featuring Joe R. Lansdale, F. Paul Wilson, Jonathan Maberry, Ramsey Campbell, and many others.Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, the Bride of Frankenstein, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Dr... -
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![Plastic Monsters by Daniel J. Volpe]()
Plastic Monsters by Daniel J. Volpe
Beauty is... painBut for Pamela Rose beauty is everything. She spends every day and almost every dollar fighting a losing battle against nature. When a young coworker comes to the office with a new set of breast implants, Pam's delicate psyche begins to crack.Doctor Joseph DiBiro used to make art from flesh and plastic, but after his release from prison the only thing he's handling is a broom...horror · fiction · splatterpunk · graphic-violence · dark · spooky · body-horror · mental-illness · book · adult -
![Deucalion Academy: Pawn Of The Gods by Ruby Vincent]()
Deucalion Academy: Pawn Of The Gods by Ruby Vincent
We’re at war from the day we’re born, and every demigod must fight.When the border watchers catch me trying to flee Olympia, they give me two choices: I can either report for training at Deucalion Academy, or swing from the coward’s noose.I chose the noose. My captors chose the most brutal institution in all five dominions.In the academy, power and ferocity are held above all...fantasy · paranormal · mystery · enemies-to-lovers · dystopia · shapeshifters · myths · suspense · steamy · reverse-harem -
![Mysterious Island : Book 1 - Lemuria by Greig Beck]()
Mysterious Island : Book 1 - Lemuria by Greig Beck
On a desolate beach in far northern Scotland, the winter storms have been washing up all manner of things since time began. But buried in the center of one smaller iceberg is a shard of ancient Viking pottery telling a partial tale of a hidden mysterious island beyond the ice and mist, that was home to a great treasure and even greater horrors... -
![Into the Narrowdark by Tad Williams]()
Into the Narrowdark by Tad Williams
The New York Times bestselling world of Osten Ard returns in the third Last King of Osten Ard novel, as threats to the kingdom loom...The High Throne of Erkynland is tottering, its royal family divided and diminished. Queen Miriamele has been caught up in a brutal rebellion in the south and thought to have died in a fiery attack...action-adventure · adult · book · dark · epic · fiction · high-fantasy · horror · sword-sorcery · fantasy -
![Of Flesh & Bone by Kathryn Ann Kingsley]()
Of Flesh & Bone by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
Now that the Darkness has tasted her, it won't let Emma go.Robbed of her memories, Emma feels like a ghost trapped in her own body. She doesn't remember much, but she knows one thing--something happened to her in Arnsmouth. Whatever had happened to her had been terrible... -
![The Ghost That Ate Us by Daniel Kraus]()
The Ghost That Ate Us by Daniel Kraus
You remember the brutal crime, don’t you?Maybe you read about it on Twitter. Maybe a friend sent you a news clip. Maybe you saw it on an episode of Spectral Journeys that night you were flipping through channels, unable to sleep.Maybe after reading the true story, you won’t ever sleep again.On June 1, 2017, six people were killed at a Burger City franchise off I-80 near Jonny, Iowa... -
![The Empire by Ivan Kal]()
The Empire by Ivan Kal
War has come to the Infinite Realm.As old allies turn on each other, as an unassuming presence in yellow walks the lands of dreams, as an empire falls, a group of people is gathered to fight the threat that the rest of the world decided to ignore.Even as everything burns, and the chaos consumes the core, some are willing to act... -
![Summoner School 2: A Reverse Portal Fantasy by Eric Vall]()
Summoner School 2: A Reverse Portal Fantasy by Eric Vall
Andrew is rising in the class rankings at Magia Schola, but his studies are the least of his problems.A war is brewing between the rival magical factions, and he is going to be on the front lines when fighting inevitably breaks out. Andrew has promise as a summoner, but he’s just a freshman...harem · fantasy · urban-fantasy · litrpg · audiobook · dark · horror · sword-sorcery · fiction · heroic-fantasy -
![Dungeon In My Closet by Logan Jacobs]()
Dungeon In My Closet by Logan Jacobs
Starting college was already exciting enough, but then I found a portal in my dorm closet.This portal led to a fantastical world full of monsters, magic, dungeons, and the ability to level up my attributes, weapon, and armor stats.Speaking of weapons and armor: the best part of this new world is the enchanted weapons and armor I found that turned out to be beautiful women...harem · fantasy · portal-travel · audiobook · romantic-love · epic · dark · fiction · sword-sorcery · horror -
![Little Book of Tiny Tales: Volume 2 by Jeremy Ray]()
Little Book of Tiny Tales: Volume 2 by Jeremy Ray
A dragon with a habit of stealing maidens. A woman chasing water puddles. A troop of baboons roving apocalyptic Texas. What do they all have in common?Little Book of Tiny Tales: Volume II is the second flash fiction anthology by Jeremy Ray and contains another 56 tales in varying genres, from comedy and drama to fantasy and horror. Each micro-story is told in fewer than 100 words... -
![Weaver's Web by Yasmine Galenorn]()
Weaver's Web by Yasmine Galenorn
Just when Killian and I are planning our vacation, Cupid strikes Moonshadow Bay. But it's not exactly love at first sight for the victims, and we at Conjure Ink have our hands full trying to find out what's going on.A member of the town begins attacking peeps, shooting them with arrows that are enchanted by a love potion...action-adventure · adult · book · contemporary · fiction · ghosts · horror · magic · mystery · paranormal -
![A Dreadful Splendor by B.R. Myers]()
A Dreadful Splendor by B.R. Myers
In this spectacularly imaginative and ghoulishly fun Gothic murder mystery brimming with romance, betrayals, and chills, a fake spiritualist is summoned to hold a séance for a bride who died on the eve before her wedding, but as nefarious secrets are revealed, the line between hoax and haunting blurs.Be careful what you conjure.. -
![Broken World by Grace Hamilton]()
Broken World by Grace Hamilton
No power. No law & order. No safety net. The world as everyone knows it is over.Laurel is stabilizing a patient in the ER when the power goes out. As she struggles to keep her patients alive, she faces an ugly truth—the world as everyone knew it is over. The smart thing to do is run and try to survive, but Laurel refuses to leave her patients behind—least of all her sick mother...action-adventure · adult · book · disaster · dystopia · female-mc · fiction · horror · male-mc · post-apocalyptic -
![Judgment by Delta James]()
Judgment by Delta James
Lars Jakobsson, the leader of the Berserker Syndicate controls everything. He is also my only hope.LarsRhys Donovan is mine. The moment I laid eyes on her she became my obsession. We had one fabulous night together before she disappeared from my bed. In the end, she’ll come to me because I marked her and started her transition. And when she does, I’ll demand judgment...europe · scandinavia · shapeshifters · paranormal · fantasy · steamy · survival · secrets · mystery · life-death -
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![Monster Masseur by Virgil Knightley]()
Monster Masseur by Virgil Knightley
His only wish is to bring comfort to all, but others recognize him for the pain his healing hands once caused.Ryker Hayes is a licensed massage therapist, and a damn good one at that. It's a career he's passionate about, and all his plans for life are on track—until he winds up transported to the world of Werifesteria in the body of an infamous warlord, at least... -
![Hooked by A.C. Wise]()
Hooked by A.C. Wise
A gorgeous literary feminist take on what happened to Wendy and Captain Hook after Neverland from the bestselling author of Wendy, Darling, perfect for fans of Christina Henry and V.E. Schwab.Exploring themes of grief, survivor's guilt and healing broken bonds, Hooked is a modern-day Peter Pan story, perfect for fans of retellings, Christina Henry and V.E. Schwab.Once invited, always welcome...fantasy · retellings · fiction · historical-fiction · outlaws · lgbtq · horror · magic · fairy-tale · action-adventure -
![Wake the Bones by Elizabeth Kilcoyne]()
Wake the Bones by Elizabeth Kilcoyne
The sleepy little farm that Laurel Early grew up on has awakened. The woods are shifting, the soil is dead under her hands, and her bone pile just stood up and walked away.After dropping out of college, all she wanted was to resume her life as a tobacco hand and taxidermist and try not to think about the boy she can’t help but love... -
![Mixed Bag: A Miscellany of Stories by Matthew Hughes]()
Mixed Bag: A Miscellany of Stories by Matthew Hughes
Mixed Bag: A Miscellany of Stories brings together eleven stories, from flash to novelette length. As the title indicates, there’s considerable variety: Dying Earth fantasy, space opera, contemporary fantasy, near-future dystopia.Some of the stories bring back some of my favorite characters: Henghis Hapthorn, Erm Kaslo, and Luff Imbry... -
![Gem Knight 2: A Fantasy Progression Adventure by Kirk Mason]()
Gem Knight 2: A Fantasy Progression Adventure by Kirk Mason
ADVENTURE TO THE TOWERS, SAVE THE PRINCESSES, GAIN NEW POWERS.When we rescued the first fluffy-eared princess, I didn't realize how lucky we’d been. She was a kind soul, and gentle—everything you’d imagine a sweet princess to be.Though atop the second tower, the next stripey-tailed princess bore a rage as wild as the sun...action-adventure · adult · audiobook · book · dark · epic · fiction · horror · male-mc · sword-sorcery -
![They Drown Our Daughters by Katrina Monroe]()
They Drown Our Daughters by Katrina Monroe
For fans of Jennifer McMahon and Silvia Moreno-Garcia comes a haunting and atmospheric new novel from debut author Katrina Monroe.If you can hear the call of the water,It's already far too late.They say Cape Disappointment is haunted. That's why tourists used to flock there in droves...adult · book · contemporary · dark · family · female-mc · fiction · ghosts · gothic · historical-fiction -
![The Inkwater Witch by Atley Wykes]()
The Inkwater Witch by Atley Wykes
Pain provides clarity. Suffering builds strength. Mercy is a weakness.Mardella believed the lessons etched into her skin and memory would prevent her from ever being captive to another again.She was wrong.After a disastrous encounter in her enchanted swamp, she finds herself in chains and her magic bound at the feet of her enemy...fantasy · fae · witches-wizards · shapeshifters · paranormal · magic · enemies-to-lovers · fated-mates · new-adult · captivity -
![Where You Linger & Other Stories by Bonnie Jo Stufflebeam]()
Where You Linger & Other Stories by Bonnie Jo Stufflebeam
Bones of extinct species wander a campground, stalking a group of friends in love withthe same woman. The object of their affection seeks solace with a couple in a world with rainthat kills. A woman moves away from her repressed home town, only to transform into aman-eating monster when she returns. A robot assassin avenges women ruined by capitalism... -
![Tentacle Alien Party by Beatrix Steam]()
Tentacle Alien Party by Beatrix Steam
Stella is a participant at an erotic alien gathering. After having intercourse with various species, she decides to get into a tank with two horny tentacle aliens. Alien tentacle reverse harem erotica short story for adults 18+. Hot sexy scenes with little plot. Also on Amazon Unlimited... -
![Long Shadows by Abigail Cutter]()
Long Shadows by Abigail Cutter
Tom Smiley signed up as a private in the Confederate army when he was eighteen and quickly came to regret it. Spending the last year of the war in a Union prison scarred him so deeply that even death hasn't brought freedom from its memory... -
![The Transgressionists and Other Disquieting Works: Five Tales of Weird Fiction by Giorgio De Maria]()
The Transgressionists and Other Disquieting Works: Five Tales of Weird Fiction by Giorgio De Maria
"A disturbing, unsettling novel . . . if it had been published in English soon after its first appearance in Italian (1968), the name of Giorgio De Maria would be well-known, his novels and stories mentioned in the context of J.G. Ballard, Anna Kavan, Shirley Jackson or Robert Aickman...adult · alternate-history · anthologies · cyberpunk · dystopia · fiction · horror · psychological · supernatural -
![Beings by Brandon Eldridge]()
Beings by Brandon Eldridge
After stumbling on a terrible secret, one man must rise to become the hero or risk falling forever. Garrett was the definition of success; good looking, confident, smart and had a good career. But when he is forced to defend himself from an attacker, Garrett discovers a dark truth his mind is unwilling to accept; his attacker wasn’t human at all. Now he only has one option: survival... -
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![Where Home Lies by Elizabeth Schechter]()
Where Home Lies by Elizabeth Schechter
No longer in exile, the rebel mage Matthias can finally return to his home enclave and settle into a new life with his beloved Solomon. As he struggles with his role leading the new town of Sanctuary, upheld by the people who once rejected him, Matthias knows all too well that the relative peace he’s found is temporary... -
![Elemental Empire 2 by Peter North]()
Elemental Empire 2 by Peter North
Naiads, nymphs, and sirens... Oh, my!Drakkus, Lord of Chaos, has failed. His minions have fled the Ring Wood with their tails between their legs. Those that still have tails or legs to carry them, anyway.And it's all thanks to me, Logan Greenwood.Oh, pardon me. In this world, they call me 'Loghann Grenwyld' and apparently I'm the only living heir to the Emperor of the Five Realms...action-adventure · adult · book · dark · epic · fiction · high-fantasy · horror · male-mc · mythical-creatures -
![The Last Blade Priest by W.P. Wiles]()
The Last Blade Priest by W.P. Wiles
An absorbing and original epic fantasy with rich world-building and a wry take on genre conventions from a Betty Trask Award-winning author --Inar is Master Builder for the Kingdom of Mishig-Tenh. Life is hard after the Kingdom lost the war against the League of Free Cities. Doubly so since his father betrayed the King and paid the ultimate price...adult · book · dark · dark-fantasy · epic · fiction · horror · military · romantic-love · violent-conflict
