| Where They Wait by Scott CarsonHow it begins: Down-on-his-luck war correspondent Nick Bishop accepts an assignment to write a puff piece on Clarity, a new mindfulness app that promises deep sleep.
But then...while beta-testing the app, Nick begins having vivid nightmares that infringe on his waking life. And the app's creators seem to be hiding something from him...
Read it for: a creepy blend of horror and thriller that explores technology's sinister side à la Black Mirror. |
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| Body Shocks: Extreme Tales of Body Horror by Ellen Datlow (editor)What it is: a gruesome anthology of 29 creepy short stories of body horror, compiled by prolific World Horror and Bram Stoker Award-winning editor Ellen Datlow.
Featuring: visceral tales from horror legends and rising stars alike, including Tananarive Due, Caitlín R. Kiernan, and Carmen Maria Machado; eye-catching black-and-white illustrations from World Fantasy Award-winning graphic artist John Coulthart.
Who it's for: "readers who love horror stories that make their skin crawl while they read about skin literally crawling" (Library Journal). |
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| Such a Pretty Smile by Kristi DeMeester2019: A bestial serial killer known as The Cur has been targeting ill-behaved girls, and 13-year-old Lila Sawyer worries she might be next.
2004: Lila's mother Caroline has her own run-in with The Cur, who wreaks havoc on her life and has her doubting reality.
Why you might like it: Unfolding in parallel narratives, this gritty and immersive feminist horror novel stars a capable mother-daughter pair who join forces to end The Cur's relentless torment once and for all. |
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| Something More Than Night by Kim NewmanWhat it's about: In 1930s Hollywood, pulp writer Raymond Chandler and Frankenstein actor Boris Karloff team up to investigate mysterious goings-on that threaten to upend Tinseltown's glamorous facade.
Read it for: a madcap mashup of horror and noir populated by clowns, witches, and other monsters both real and supernatural.
Reviewers say: Kim Newman's latest is "both an homage and a glorious reinvention" (Publishers Weekly) that's "deliciously twisted" (Booklist). |
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| Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre by Max BrooksWhat it's about: After a volcanic eruption at Mt. Rainier leaves them stranded, the clueless denizens of a remote eco-community square off against displaced Sasquatches hungry for their next meal.
Why you might like it: Much like his bestselling debut World War Z, Max Brooks' gruesome latest is written as a firsthand account, featuring diary entries, interviews, transcripts, and the author's own research.
Movie buzz: Bigfoot fans, rejoice! A film adaptation is in the works. |
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| Red X by David DemchukWhat it's about: In Toronto's Gay Village, men are being hunted by a monster, their plight ignored by local authorities.
Is it for you? David Demchuk's unflinching and dread-fueled work of metafiction doesn't shy away from the violence committed against queer people.
Don't miss: revealing moments when the author breaks the fourth wall. |
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| Into the Drowning Deep by Mira GrantUnder the sea: Marine biologist Victoria Stewart lost her sister seven years ago when the Atargatis disappeared while filming a mermaid mockumentary. Joining the crew for a new voyage, she hopes to discover what really happened to her sister on that fateful expedition.
Read it for: killer mermaids!
Series alert: Into the Drowning Deep is the sequel to the grim novella Rolling in the Deep, which charts the voyage of the Atargatis. |
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| Awakened by James S. Murray with Darren WearmouthWhat it's about: The first train on New York City's newest subway line arrives at the station blood-soaked and devoid of passengers, prompting speculation of terrorism. With methane filling the tunnels (making defensive gunfire impossible), crowds scramble for safety...but are soon stopped by the subterranean things responsible for the attack.
Who it's for: This first in a trilogy is a briskly paced, action-packed ride that will appeal to horror, thriller, and science fiction readers. |
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