Top new horror books out this week: 4 Sep - 10 Sep 2022
Last updated:
September 10, 2022
This week featuring new releases by Tiffany D. Jackson, Stephen King, Courtney Alameda, Lilliam Rivera, Keely Parrack, Emma K. Ohland, Nobody103, Domagoj Kurmaić, Darcy Coates, Camilla Bruce, Katee Robert, Rachel Harrison and many more.
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The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson
Author Tiffany D. Jackson ramps up the horror and tackles America’s history and legacy of racism in this YA novel following a biracial teenager as her Georgia high school hosts its first integrated prom. When Springville residents—at least the ones still alive—are questioned about what happened on prom night, they all have the same explanation... Maddy did it...north-america · usa · georgia · horror · young-adult · mystery · fiction · audiobook · retellings · paranormal -
![Fairy Tale by Stephen King]()
Fairy Tale by Stephen King
Legendary storyteller Stephen King goes deep into the well of his imagination in this spellbinding novel about a seventeen-year-old boy who inherits the keys to a parallel world where good and evil are at war, and the stakes could not be higher—for their world or ours.Charlie Reade looks like a regular high school kid, great at baseball and football, a decent student. But he carries a heavy load...action-adventure · book · coming-of-age · dark · dark-fantasy · fiction · horror · portal-travel · supernatural · suspense -
![Our Shadows Have Claws: 15 Latin American Monster Stories by Courtney Alameda, Lilliam Rivera, Claribel A. Ortega, Alexandra Villasante]()
Our Shadows Have Claws: 15 Latin American Monster Stories by Courtney Alameda, Lilliam Rivera, Claribel A. Ortega, Alexandra Villasante
Fifteen original short stories from YA superstars, featuring Latine mythology’s most memorable monstersFrom zombies to cannibals to death incarnate, this cross-genre anthology offers something for every monster lover...horror · young-adult · anthologies · fantasy · fiction · myths · lgbtq · latinx-mc · poc-mc · audiobook -
![Don't Let in the Cold by Keely Parrack]()
Don't Let in the Cold by Keely Parrack
The storm isn't the only thing they'll have to survive.It was supposed to be just one night in the cabin: one night for Lottie and her brand new stepsister, Jade, to try to get along. When a solar flare causes a massive blackout―no power or cell signal―Lottie knows they've got a long night ahead of them...romance · young-adult · mystery · survival · fiction · audiobook · suspense · contemporary · horror · season-winter -
![Funeral Girl by Emma K. Ohland]()
Funeral Girl by Emma K. Ohland
Sixteen-year-old Georgia Richter feels conflicted about the funeral home her parents run--especially because she has the ability to summon ghosts. With one touch of any body that passes through Richter Funeral Home, she can awaken the spirit of the departed. With one more touch, she makes the spirit disappear, to a fate that remains mysterious to Georgia...young-adult · horror · fantasy · paranormal · contemporary · audiobook · lgbtq · ghosts · fiction · mental-illness -
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![Mother of Learning 3 by Nobody103, Domagoj Kurmaić]()
Mother of Learning 3 by Nobody103, Domagoj Kurmaić
The time loop is coming to an end. With limited restarts remaining, Zorian and his allies must redouble their efforts to discover how they can prevent the release of an ancient primordial being once the time loop expires and they are returned to the real world—where choices can’t be undone...fantasy · fiction · magic · time-travel · audiobook · young-adult · high-fantasy · epic · mystery · litrpg -
![Gallows Hill by Darcy Coates]()
Gallows Hill by Darcy Coates
The Hull family has owned the Gallows Hill Winery for generations, living and working on the beautiful grounds where they grow their famous grapes. Until the night Mr. and Mrs. Hull settle down for the evening...and are dead by morning.When their daughter, Margot, inherits the family business, she wants nothing to do with it... -
![The Witch in the Well by Camilla Bruce]()
The Witch in the Well by Camilla Bruce
The Witch in the Well is a dark Norwegian thriller from Camilla Bruce, author of You Let Me In.When two former friends reunite after decades apart, their grudges, flawed ambitions, and shared obsession swirl into an all-too-real echo of a terrible town legend.Centuries ago, beautiful young Ilsbeth Clark was accused of witchcraft after several children disappeared...horror · witches-wizards · fiction · fantasy · gothic · mystery · paranormal · suspense · audiobook · spooky -
![Court of the Vampire Queen by Katee Robert]()
Court of the Vampire Queen by Katee Robert
Three Powerfully Alluring Vampire MenAnd One Queen to Rule Them AllAll Mina ever wanted was to escape her father's control. Half human, half vampire, she lived eternally torn between two worlds, never fully experiencing the pleasures of either—until her father chose her as the pawn in his latest political move, gifting her to the darkly powerful and dangerously seductive Malachi Zion...adult · book · contemporary · dark · dark-fantasy · enemies-to-lovers · fiction · horror · mlm · myths -
![Bad Dolls by Rachel Harrison]()
Bad Dolls by Rachel Harrison
In this stunning new collection of four horror stories, award-winning author Rachel Harrison explores themes of body image, complicated female friendship, heartbreak, and hauntings. In “Reply Hazy, Try Again,” an indecisive young woman finds a mysterious Magic 8 Ball that might just have the answers she’s been looking for...or might lead her down a path of self-destruction...horror · fiction · audiobook · anthologies · contemporary · lgbtq · suspense · mystery · paranormal · ghosts -
![What We Saw: A Thriller by Mary Downing Hahn]()
What We Saw: A Thriller by Mary Downing Hahn
A chilling murder mystery lies at the heart of this page-turning thriller about a missing teacher, small town secrets, and turbulent tween friendships from master of middle grade horror Mary Downing Hahn.When best friends Abbi and Skylar witness a clandestine meeting between a mysterious woman and someone in a dark van, they're thrilled...middle-grade · mystery · young-adult · horror · realistic · children-books · suspense · audiobook · children · crime -
![Rise of the Damned by Elena Lawson]()
Rise of the Damned by Elena Lawson
When there are enemies on all sides, knowing who to trust is paramount to survival.We know who’s responsible for the deaths of Kincaid’s brothers now. Lucifer. The devil himself. My father. But he isn’t the only enemy. The angels are up to something, and tensions between the mortal and immortal cities are at an all-time high...romance · demons · angels · paranormal · new-adult · ghosts · mythical-creatures · supernatural · dark · family -
![Serwa Boateng's Guide to Vampire Hunting by Roseanne A. Brown]()
Serwa Boateng's Guide to Vampire Hunting by Roseanne A. Brown
Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents best-selling YA author Roseanne A. Brown's middle grade debut about a pre-teen vampire slayer with a strong helping of Ghanaian folklore.For most kids, catching fireflies is a fun summer activity. For twelve-year-old Serwa Boateng, it's a matter of life and death...action-adventure · book · children · children-books · contemporary · fiction · friendship · horror · middle-grade · myths -
![Eden's Everdark by Karen Strong]()
Eden's Everdark by Karen Strong
Hailed by Newbery winner Kelly Barnhill as “stunning, moving, and marvelously strange,” this tale of a young girl who stumbles into a magical realm ruled by a wicked witch is a haunting and ultimately uplifting middle grade novel about grief, family, and decades-old magic.Still grieving the loss of her mother, Eden visits Safina Island, her ancestral home, as a healing balm...middle-grade · fantasy · horror · audiobook · mystery · magic · ghosts · witches-wizards · poc-mc · poc-author -
![The Curse on Spectacle Key by Chantel Acevedo]()
The Curse on Spectacle Key by Chantel Acevedo
A sweetly spooky ghost story about a Cuban American boy who befriends a pair of spirits and tries to break the curse on his island home . . . only to discover a seemingly lost piece of his family’s history in the process...middle-grade · mystery · horror · fantasy · ghosts · paranormal · fiction · family · children-books · season-autumn -
![Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke And Other Misfortunes by Eric LaRocca]()
Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke And Other Misfortunes by Eric LaRocca
Charlotte Tills survived a bus crash and becomes EO – ExtraOrdinary – gaining the ability to see other people’s deaths in reflective surfaces. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie Larue. Expands deeper into the world of V. E. Schwab’s critically-acclaimed novels ‘Vicious’ and ‘Vengeful’... -
![Heretic Spellblade 5 by K.D. Robertson]()
Heretic Spellblade 5 by K.D. Robertson
A cold dawn rises after a civil war, but far worse lurks over the horizon. Nathan barely finishes burying friends before he must rally a furious, discordant nation around a new empress and stem the tide of holy war.Two prophets fight for the hearts and minds of a desperate, divided populace... -
![Don't Fear the Reaper by Stephen Graham Jones]()
Don't Fear the Reaper by Stephen Graham Jones
December 12th, 2019, Jade returns to the rural lake town of Proofrock the same day as convicted Indigenous serial killer Dark Mill South escapes into town to complete his revenge killings, in this riveting sequel to My Heart Is a Chainsaw from New York Times bestselling author, Stephen Graham Jones...adult · book · contemporary · fiction · horror · indigenous-mc · mystery · poc-author · poc-mc · serial-killers -
![Speak and Obey by Ki Brightly, M.D. Gregory]()
Speak and Obey by Ki Brightly, M.D. Gregory
The Wandering Serial KillerAramis “Ari” Radford knew he was different. He was treated as an outsider with no purpose to serve except as a prop for his parents’ social image. One day he snaps and takes his life into his own hands. All he needs to do to make the world a better place is destroy true evil—the people who hurt others... -
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![The Book of Zog by Alec Hutson]()
The Book of Zog by Alec Hutson
What were the Great Old Ones like before they were old?In the shadow of cosmic horrors, newly-birthed entity Zogrusz must come to understand his true nature, learn how to wield his dreadful powers, and search for meaning in the mad spaces between the stars. Hopefully, he’ll make some friends along the way.Also, there’s a cat.A Lovecraftian cozy fantasy...fantasy · horror · cosmic-horror · romantic-love · fiction · humor · space · aliens · coming-of-age · sword-sorcery -
![Monster Girl Sportsball: A Portal Harem Sports Adventure by Simon Archer]()
Monster Girl Sportsball: A Portal Harem Sports Adventure by Simon Archer
Landon always thought sports were stupid. Sorta. See… he was never really one for playing them or anything… but the stats around them. Those were interesting. Whether it came to gaming the local fantasy football league or trying to work out who teams should draft, Landon was the one person who could make the numbers work.Which is why the monster girls want him bad... -
![The Man with the Violet Eyes by J.R. Rain, H.P. Mallory]()
The Man with the Violet Eyes by J.R. Rain, H.P. Mallory
The first book in an addictive Historical Fantasy Romance series, perfect for fans of Jennifer Armentrout and Sarah Maas.Master Nicolo, a man also known as ‘The Terrible,’ lives up to his title and then some.As confidante, closest friend and protector to Prince Balduin, a man who would be king of the large and estimable Woodfall Gath, Nicolo is nearly untouchable...fantasy · historical · epic · historical-fiction · urban-fantasy · fiction · dark · romance · horror · action-adventure -
romance · paranormal · reverse-harem · vampires · shapeshifters · supernatural · fantasy · harem · lgbtq · myths
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![Assassin's Quest by Kira Stanley]()
Assassin's Quest by Kira Stanley
We delivered a deep cut to the enemy, but not deep enough. Zayden, Rykon and Ajax are now in my corner, mostly, and working towards our goal—dethroning the evil king. Things get complicated as we try to make plans and Vance, the crown prince and my best friend, finds a solution. One that might save us a lot of time and bloodshed. The catch? The journey alone might kill us...fantasy · fae · royalty · enemies-to-lovers · reverse-harem · new-adult · harem · paranormal · sword-sorcery · dark -
![Luda by Grant Morrison]()
Luda by Grant Morrison
Luci LaBang is a star: for decades this flamboyant drag artist has cast a spell over screen and stage. Now she’s the leading lady in a smash hit musical. But as time takes its toll, Luci fears her star is beginning to dim.When Luci’s co-star meets with a mysterious accident, a new ingenue shimmers onto the scene: Luda, whose fantastical beauty and sinister charm infatuate Luci immediately..adult · book · epic · fiction · horror · literary-fiction · low-fantasy · magical-realism · psychological · supernatural -
![A Foster Fling by Yolanda Olson, Ally Vance, Y.D. La Mar, C.A. Rene]()
A Foster Fling by Yolanda Olson, Ally Vance, Y.D. La Mar, C.A. Rene
Seven families.Seven forbidden trysts.Seven decadent romances.Get lost in the streets of Urban Decay where moral lines are crossed.Where The Tower looms in the distance, and the Destructive Harbor is just beyond the shore.Hidden in the Depravity of the Dark, Bury Me Alive as we crawl Under the Skin of right and wrong. And remember, If I Can’t Have You, then no one will...romance · anthologies · contemporary · dark · age-gap · organized-crime · captivity · steamy · mental-illness · high-school -
![Heir to His Court by Emma Alisyn, Alisyn Fae]()
Heir to His Court by Emma Alisyn, Alisyn Fae
Mirror, mirror in my abyss, who is truly the Darkest Fae in our midst? Renaud may taste my blood on his lips, but I have his son’s blood on my hands.The time for secrets is coming to a close. We must both step onto another killing field—far from Everenne—but fields soaked in lies turn into mines to destroy us all.Perhaps resistance is futile. . -
![In the Coils of the Labyrinth by David Annandale]()
In the Coils of the Labyrinth by David Annandale
An unnatural terror penetrating our reality preys on the dreams of its victims, in this darkly captivating novel set in the world of Arkham Horror Professor Miranda Ventham is having bad dreams – nothing new in 1920s Arkham – but hers are horrifying glimpses of a dark future. Now seriously ill, she books herself into the new sanatorium, Stroud Home... -
![Monster Girl Dungeon: a dungeon core adventure by Danielle Mains]()
Monster Girl Dungeon: a dungeon core adventure by Danielle Mains
As the head of security for a crime syndicate, I’ve seen my share of violent family feuds. Then my ailing boss gets his hands on a dungeon core—one of the most valuable objects in existence. He plans to bond with it, become a dungeon lord, fill it with powerful monsters, and rule his syndicate from the shadows. Forever.But Plan A never works...fantasy · harem · litrpg · urban-fantasy · dark · male-mc · fiction · action-adventure · horror · heroic-fantasy -
![No One Rides For Free: An Extreme Novella by Judith Sonnet]()
No One Rides For Free: An Extreme Novella by Judith Sonnet
Jodi was driving her children to college when The Man got in their car.Uninvited, unwanted, and unhinged...The Man has no name, but he does have a gun... a knife... and a bag of "toys".What starts as a forced ride into the desert escalates into a disturbing series of crimes and assaults.Jodi and her children will soon pray for death.WARNING: This novella is incredibly disturbing...horror · splatterpunk · graphic-violence · fiction · terror · mystery · dark · contemporary · terror-horror · sexual-assault -
![Ash & Stone by Alexa Piper]()
Ash & Stone by Alexa Piper
Two years ago, the world ended with a wish, and it’s all Rory’s fault. Now, after he’s managed to survive all this time, it looks like karmic justice is finally coming for him. It looks like a monster is going to eat him, and Rory, while he is sorry for what he did, doesn’t want to die.And he does not, because a stranger saves him from becoming monster food...romance · mlm · paranormal · fantasy · dystopia · apocalyptic · fated-mates · insta-love · aliens · monsters -
![The Cannibal's Guide to Fasting by Dana Hammer]()
The Cannibal's Guide to Fasting by Dana Hammer
Igor Fenenko, a former research scientist, is a scary, scary man. Not only is he a massive bodybuilder with a spider tattooed on his face, he has also been infected with Pestis Manducans - a viral cannibalism. Igor tried to resist indulging, but his research specimens smelled so delicious... -
![River Witch by Cheryl Burman]()
River Witch by Cheryl Burman
‘You and I are not ordinary folk, little mistress. We are wise. We call the river by her goddess name, Sabrina.’Hester, a farmer’s daughter, yearns for more than feeding lambs by the kitchen fire. She envies the freedom of the river nymphs and listens to Sabrina’s whispers: Be wise, be strong...fantasy · magic · low-fantasy · witches-wizards · epic · historical-fiction · romantic-love · mystery · horror · literary-fiction -
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![Song of the Red Squire by C.W. Blackwell]()
Song of the Red Squire by C.W. Blackwell
North Carolina, 1949. When agricultural inspector Charlie Danwitter is sent on a special assignment to bucolic Ashe County, he expects an easy job cataloging heirloom apple varieties. However, when the local farmers grow suspicious of his motives, Charlie finds himself in far more trouble than he bargained for... -
![Chasing Whispers by Eugen Bacon]()
Chasing Whispers by Eugen Bacon
What They’re Saying “A new star is born in the emerald skies of Fantasy, and its name is Eugen Bacon...adult · anthologies · dark · dark-fantasy · fiction · historical · historical-fiction · horror · poc-author · poc-mc -
![Tear by Erica McKeen]()
Tear by Erica McKeen
A reclamation of female rage and a horrifyingly deformed Bildungsroman.Frances is quiet and reclusive, so much so that her upstairs roommates sometimes forget she exists. Isolated in the basement, and on the brink of graduating from university, Frances herself starts to question the realities of her own existence... -
![The Woman in Black by M.Y. Halidom]()
The Woman in Black by M.Y. Halidom
During a trip to a nearby village to visit friends, Sir Ashleigh Carruthers, the adventurous and eligible son of a country squire, attends an evening service in the small local church. There, he finds himself seated next to the alluring and hypnotically beautiful Woman in Black...adult · book · classics · fiction · gothic · historical · horror · industrial-era · literary · monsters -
![Monster Hunter Mitchell: Naga Nightmare by Kevin Sorrell]()
Monster Hunter Mitchell: Naga Nightmare by Kevin Sorrell
MARCELLIS MITCHELL upholds his family’s legacy of protecting humanity from the things that go bump in the night. Armed with Lucille, an African tribal ax passed down through generations, Marcellis travels wherever he is needed, slaying whatever he must. It’s not an easy life, and it damn sure doesn’t pay, but Marcellis wouldn’t have it any other way…Okay, that’s a lie... -
![Ask The Girl by Kim Bartosch]()
Ask The Girl by Kim Bartosch
Murdered in 1925, Katy Watkins, an eighteen-year-old debutante, finds herself near a worn-down cabin. She doesn’t know where she is, so she heads home and discovers two strangely dressed girls in her bedroom window. When her memory does return, a demon hunts her—this demon is her killer. She walks in the woods trying to get home, stuck in a loop until she meets Lila and Rose...book · coming-of-age · family · female-mc · fiction · ghosts · horror · supernatural · urban-fantasy · young-adult
