| Ghost Eaters by Clay McLeod ChapmanHow it begins: When her ex-boyfriend, Silas, dies from an overdose, Erin discovers he was using a drug called "Ghost," which allowed him to see the dead.
What happens next: Hoping to find closure with Silas, Erin takes Ghost and is quickly plunged into a nightmarish world of gruesome psychedelic horrors.
Try this next: Summer Sons by Lee Mandelo. |
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| Shutter by Ramona EmersonIntroducing: Diné forensic photographer Rita Todacheene, who works for the Albuquerque police and is gifted at what she does, partly because she can see and hear ghosts.
What happens: Interspersed with flashbacks to Rita's misfit early years on the rez with her grandmother, the contemporary story follows her as she tries to calm the angry ghost of a murder victim by finding her killers.
Read it for: a gory combination of horror and crime novel. |
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| The Women Could Fly by Megan GiddingsIn a world... where women must either marry a male "keeper" or submit to constant monitoring through a government-mandated registry, Josephine Thomas, a bisexual, biracial Black woman, has lived under a cloud of suspicion ever since her unconventional mother disappeared amid rumors of witchcraft.
Why you might like it: This dystopian novel by the author of Lakewood explores themes of race, gender, and oppression that will appeal to fans of Alexis Henderson's The Year of the Witching. |
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| The Devil Takes You Home by Gabino IglesiasThe premise: Down-on-his-luck hitman Mario agrees to "one last job" to help make ends meet. His assignment? Rob a Mexican drug cartel.
What happens next: En route to Mexico, Mario grapples with disturbing and unexplained phenomena that make him question his aptitude for the job -- and his chances of coming home alive.
Is it for you? Rising author Gabino Iglesias' nail-biting latest offers an unflinching blend of paranormal thriller and barrio noir that doesn't shy away from the violence and brutality its characters face. |
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| Daphne by Josh MalermanWelcome to... small-town Samhattan, Michigan, where the local legend of murderous seven-foot-tall Daphne looms large.
Where you'll meet: high school basketball player Kit Lamb, whose teammates are being murdered one by one. Is the legend of Daphne real?
Why you might like it: Relatable would-be final girl Kit navigates debilitating anxiety in her quest to stay alive and put a stop to Daphne's vengeful rampage. |
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| Small Angels by Lauren OwenThen: Teenage Kate befriended the reclusive Gonne sisters, who were tasked with protecting their small British village from the dark presence lurking in Mockbeggar Woods.
Now: In town for her brother's wedding, Kate confronts the horrors of her past as new threats emerge, forcing her to reconnect with the Gonnes. Meanwhile, bride-to-be Chloe learns the terrible truth about Mockbeggar Woods and finds herself drawn to the fight.
Read it for: a slow-burn tale that updates gothic ghost story tropes. |
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| Old Country by Matt Query & Harrison QueryHome sweet home: Seeking a respite from corporate life, urbanites Harry and Sasha buy the home of their dreams in rural Idaho. But shortly after they arrive, their neighbors warn them of a menacing spirit that haunts the valley.
Buyer's remorse: Harry and Sasha must learn to face the escalating supernatural horrors if they want to survive.
Book buzz: Old Country is adapted from the Reddit sensation "My Wife and I Bought a Ranch" and has been optioned for film by Netflix. |
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| The Wild Hunt by Emma Seckel1940s Scotland: In the aftermath of World War II, Leigh returns to her childhood home and finds the island overrun by barbarous sluagh, crow-like creatures who host the souls of the dead.
For fans of: The Birds, folk horror, and magical realism.
Reviewers say: "[Emma] Seckel keenly captures a tone that echoes the eerie moor scenery of the island: hazy, haunting, and teeming with misgivings" (Kirkus Reviews). |
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