Top new horror books in December 2023
Last updated:
December 31, 2023
December 2023 featuring new releases by Darby Kane, Raven Kennedy, Morgan Elizabeth, S.M. Olivier, Ella Fields, Jeff Wheeler, Annelise Ryan, C.L. Polk, Selena Winters, Terri Parlato and many more.
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The Engagement Party by Darby Kane
And Then There Were None meets I Know What You Did Last Summer in #1 international bestseller Darby Kane’s latest gripping and twisty thriller set on a private island in Maine where secrets piled upon secrets and lies upon lies are all revealed in one fateful weekend.Emily Hunt went missing from her affluent liberal arts school on graduation weekend...mystery · fiction · suspense · contemporary · horror · murder · thriller · crime · psychological · book -
![Gold by Raven Kennedy]()
Gold by Raven Kennedy
'Find me in another life. Find me in all of them'It all ends now... -
![The Melody by Morgan Elizabeth]()
The Melody by Morgan Elizabeth
Blurb to...romantic-love · contemporary · anthologies · myths · fantasy · spirituality · horror · fiction · western · supernatural -
![Hoards and Harbors Part 2 by S.M. Olivier]()
Hoards and Harbors Part 2 by S.M. Olivier
One of my worst nightmares came to fruition, and I was separated from some of my guys. Not knowing their fate left me in a state of constant anxiety. We were determining our next move and waiting for the hordes to pass only added to the stress of the unknown. Of course, leaving the prison and embarking on our next journey was also fraught with additional dangers...romance · reverse-harem · dystopia · zombies · steamy · mystery · horror · fiction · fantasy · post-apocalyptic -
![Wrath of the Damned by Ella Fields]()
Wrath of the Damned by Ella Fields
The heart-wrenching conclusion to the Deadly Divine Duet.Cover, synopsis, and final release date to come...fantasy · fae · new-adult · romance · sword-sorcery · fiction · dark · horror · paranormal · high-fantasy -
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![Jaguar Prophecies by Jeff Wheeler]()
Jaguar Prophecies by Jeff Wheeler
The fate of the world is in the hands of two men. One is prophesized to end it. The other must save it in an apocalyptic thriller by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jeff Wheeler.If the end-of-the-world prophecy is true, a vengeful descendant will reign with blood and fury. The planets are already aligning.For Jonathon Roth and his family, a vacation in Cozumel became a nightmare...fantasy · supernatural · fiction · action-adventure · mystery · myths · audiobook · dystopia · paranormal · horror -
![Death in the Dark Woods by Annelise Ryan]()
Death in the Dark Woods by Annelise Ryan
A potential Bigfoot sighting is linked to a vicious murder, but skeptical cryptozoologist Morgan Carter is on the case in this new Monster Hunter Mystery by USA Today bestselling author Annelise Ryan.Business has been booming since Morgan Carter solved the case of the monster living in Lake Michigan... -
![Ivy, Angelica, Bay by C.L. Polk]()
Ivy, Angelica, Bay by C.L. Polk
When Hurston Hill is threatened by a suspiciously powerful urban development firm, Miss l'Abielle steps up to protect her community with the help of a mysterious orphaned girl in this charming follow up to "St. Valentine, St. Abigail, St. Brigid," featured on LeVar Burton Reads...fantasy · fiction · historical · magic · female-mc · magical-realism · action-adventure · dark · horror · low-fantasy -
![Stranded: A Dark Christmas Novella by Selena Winters]()
Stranded: A Dark Christmas Novella by Selena Winters
In the cold wilderness of Alaska, my host is as wicked as he is enticing.I thought I had my golden ticket to love until I stumbled upon my boyfriend’s betrayal. A romantic Christmas vacation to Alaska, planned for two, is now a solo venture. Little did I know, I was stepping into the lair of a dark, dangerous man I knew nothing about... -
![What Waits in the Woods by Terri Parlato]()
What Waits in the Woods by Terri Parlato
In this riveting thriller from a new master of suspense, a young dancer’s homecoming is marred by a grisly discovery—and the realization that nothing in her past may be quite what she believed.When Esmé Foster left the Boston suburbs to become a professional ballerina, the future shimmered with promise... -
![Valdemar by Mercedes Lackey]()
Valdemar by Mercedes Lackey
The long-awaited story of the founding of Valdemar comes to life in this 3rd book of a trilogy from a New York Times bestselling author and beloved fantasist.The refugees from the Empire have established a thriving city called Haven with the help of the Tayledras and their allies...fantasy · animals · horses · fiction · high-fantasy · action-adventure · horror · dark · epic · book -
![Of Death & Darkness by Megan Montero]()
Of Death & Darkness by Megan Montero
A woman marked by death.A demon who would send her there himself.A revolution that will change it all.Death comes to us all… or so they say. But they never said that’s what I’d become… death. I’d spent my life taking care of everyone else besides myself. I finally let go for one night. One night of freedom. One night of fun. One night to dance my burdens away...romance · fantasy · paranormal · audiobook · suspense · demons · magic · fiction · horror · witches-wizards -
![When Monsters Rise by Debbie Cassidy]()
When Monsters Rise by Debbie Cassidy
When an unexpected betrayal steals our sanctuary, only unity will save us.I trusted Michael and he betrayed us. With our sanctuary destroyed, we’re on the run. Again.Shem and his watchers’ step into the role of protectors once again but keeping a whole colony safe topside won’t be easy.New threats stalk both day and night. The rules have changed.Time is running out...romance · reverse-harem · angels · monsters · paranormal · dystopia · demons · magic · fantasy · enemies-to-lovers -
![A Spark Of Revenge by B.M. Clemton]()
A Spark Of Revenge by B.M. Clemton
Three Demon Princes. Two Realms. One War.Betrayal.My life has been a lie. Nothing is as it seems, and the world I’ve been thrown into is in shambles. My dreams are darkening, bringing more monsters to the surface, and the men I thought I could trust are the very enemy I’ve been taught to fear...romance · reverse-harem · fantasy · demons · paranormal · magic · urban-fantasy · shapeshifters · enemies-to-lovers · royalty -
![Sacked and Sleighed by Aurelia Knight]()
Sacked and Sleighed by Aurelia Knight
“He sees her when she’s sleeping, he knows she’s his to take.”BiancaFor six years I’ve spent December dressing up as one of Santa’s elves and trying to make ends meet. I’m top of my class, about to start my final semester, and I’m desperate to put the tinsel away, but there’s one problem. I’ve been good this year, but someone naughty has been watching me...romance · dark · horror · steamy · abuse · contemporary · stalking · sexual-assault · kidnapping · outlaws -
![The Councilman by C.S. Poe]()
The Councilman by C.S. Poe
The adventures of Gillian Hamilton and Gunner the Deadly continue in The Councilman...romance · steampunk · industrial-era · historical · mlm · lgbtq · zombies · western · war · victorian -
![The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fifteen by Ellen Datlow, Jeffrey Ford, Steve Duffy, Margo Lanagan]()
The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fifteen by Ellen Datlow, Jeffrey Ford, Steve Duffy, Margo Lanagan
From Ellen Datlow— “the venerable queen of horror anthologies” per the New York Times —comes a new entry in the series that has brought you thrilling stories from Stephen King and Neil Gaiman, the best horror stories available.For more than four decades, Ellen Datlow has been at the center of horror...horror · anthologies · fantasy · fiction · sci-fi · urban-fantasy · suspense · dark · romance · ghosts -
![All I Want for Christmas Is Revenge by K.A. Merikan]()
All I Want for Christmas Is Revenge by K.A. Merikan
“I will kill the men who murdered your family… for a price. You will be mine.”Saint Being a hitman is the loneliest of jobs. We don’t have many friends. Some don’t even have family. Lovers? Try explaining to your boyfriend why there’s blood on your shirt. Christmas is the worst time to be alone, but this year, love is on the cards for me. All thanks to a letter I found in the street... -
![Mob Sorcery 2 by K.D. Robertson]()
Mob Sorcery 2 by K.D. Robertson
Vince finds himself going up in the underworld, but the mafia is far from the only gang in town.The city is abuzz with an international sorcerer's conference, and the mayor is cracking down hard on anything that might make him look bad. But Vince is out to get that bag. That means fulfilling his enforcer contract for the mob, police crackdown be damned...romance · urban-fantasy · harem · fantasy · vampires · litrpg · contemporary · magic · dark · steamy -
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![Grimoire Thief Book II: Wyld Ambitions by Atlas Kane]()
Grimoire Thief Book II: Wyld Ambitions by Atlas Kane
Every mage knows, actions have consequences. Mine may have just cost me my life. After rescuing my father from Kalidan's Mage Tower and eradicating the council, we sought to head to Eylsarin and seek sanctuary with the elves. But the Archon was one step ahead and caught up to us before we could flee the country.Now I stand accused of murder, not to mention treason... -
![Six by Paulina Ian-Kane]()
Six by Paulina Ian-Kane
Oliver “Ollie” TrumanMy purpose in life has always been one: protect my little brother. And the only way to do that is doing what my dirtbag of a father says—easier said than done—save enough money to grab our bag packs and leave those miserable days behind us... -
![Forbidden Desire: Forbidden Omegaverse book 5 by Evangeline Anderson]()
Forbidden Desire: Forbidden Omegaverse book 5 by Evangeline Anderson
My adopted sister Delilah thinks she can do whatever she wants—even dancing at a sleazy “Gentleman’s Club” in downtown Tampa. I’ll show her what happens when she bares her body for strangers…tonight she dances only for me. Ever since she came to live with my family, Delilah has been a little ray of sunshine in my life... -
![Primal Resolution: A Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Novel by W.J. Lundy]()
Primal Resolution: A Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Novel by W.J. Lundy
Primal ResolutionFrom USA Today Best Selling Author WJ Lundy comes a thrilling post-apocalyptic tale of survival, treachery, and humanity’s primal instincts.Two years since the world changed forever, humankind has learned to coexist with the infected, claiming the day while the Primals rule the night...military · zombies · dystopia · thriller · horror · terrorism · fiction · political-intrigue · post-apocalyptic · action-adventure -
![Blood of Ancients by Sara C. Roethle]()
Blood of Ancients by Sara C. Roethle
Eiric won the battle, but Lyssandra plans on winning the war. With her bond broken, her magic builds, threatening to consume her—a price she is willing to pay if it means she can bring Eiric down with her.Only, not everything is as it seems. She had thought the Ivangard witches villains, not victims...romance · fantasy · paranormal · vampires · fiction · demons · mystery · sword-sorcery · horror · dark -
![Filth: A Dark Romance Standalone Novella by Torri Heat]()
Filth: A Dark Romance Standalone Novella by Torri Heat
Alora has a dirty soul.Ever since she was a child, she knew something was wrong with her. Off. Twisted. And as she got older, her sins grew bigger.Enter Alexander. Polished. Older. Put together, and respected. When Alora meets him at her art show, she's instantly attracted to the charismatic gentleman... -
![Where the Dead Wait by Ally Wilkes]()
Where the Dead Wait by Ally Wilkes
An eerie, atmospheric Polar Gothic following a Victorian explorer in search of his lost shipmate and his own redemption—from the author of the “vivid, immersive” (The Guardian) horror novel All the White Spaces.William Day should be an acclaimed Arctic explorer. But after a failed expedition, in which his remaining men only survived by eating their dead comrades, he returned in disgrace...horror · historical-fiction · gothic · fiction · fantasy · historical · mystery · survival · season-winter · spooky -
![Find Me Between the Stars by Iris Lake]()
Find Me Between the Stars by Iris Lake
Seven powerful individuals transcend the boundaries of morality and follow the invisible threads that bind all of their fates together. After Neira Aroya strikes a bargain with the enigmatic and dangerous Herald of Death, Orion Kallistar, she realizes that he has been holding on to secrets far graver than she could have ever imagined...romance · fantasy · new-adult · magic · fae · young-adult · paranormal · dark · dark-fantasy · fiction -
![Salt & Broom by Sharon Lynn Fisher]()
Salt & Broom by Sharon Lynn Fisher
A gifted healer unravels the mysteries of a cursed estate—and its enigmatic owner—in a witchy retelling of Jane Eyre . "Salt and broom, make this room Safe and tight, against the night." Trunks packed with potions and cures, Jane Aire sets out on a crisp, clear morning in October to face the greatest challenge of her sheltered girls’-school existence...romance · fantasy · historical-fiction · fiction · gothic · historical · retellings · witches-wizards · paranormal · magic -
![Dark Blooms: Girls' Coming-of-Age Horrors by Valerie Hunter, Caitlin Marceau, Ruth Anna Evans, Emma E. Murray]()
Dark Blooms: Girls' Coming-of-Age Horrors by Valerie Hunter, Caitlin Marceau, Ruth Anna Evans, Emma E. Murray
Girls come of age in so many ways. In this book, they come of age by battling monsters, watching their friends die, losing their mothers, and killing for the first time. Their periods are the least of their concerns. In this collection of girls' coming-of-age collection by women of many types, we get to meet sixteen heroines, not all of whom survive adolescence... -
![The Stockings Were Hung by Adrian Blue]()
The Stockings Were Hung by Adrian Blue
After a year of loss and heartache, Lexie wants to forget the past at her family's cabin in the mountains. But memories are all around her. The solitude only makes her loneliness worse, and she is drowning in it. But she is not as alone in the cabin as she thinks. Something has been watching and waiting. Something hungry. And Lexie is about to get eaten...monsters · paranormal · demons · horror · steamy · romance · fantasy · sword-sorcery · fiction · mythical-creatures -
![Silver Bells by Adrian Blue]()
Silver Bells by Adrian Blue
Geri loves everything about the holidays. The songs, the decorations, the parties. The...elves? When she receives late-night visitors, the last thing she expects to find is Christmas elves in her living room. But these things are anything but jolly. Twisted, horrifying little goblins with a taste for all things naughty, they have plans for Geri. Dark and debauched plans...europe · scandinavia · monsters · fantasy · steamy · fiction · horror · anthologies · dark · medieval -
![My Girl: An Erotic Horror Novel by Audrey Rush]()
My Girl: An Erotic Horror Novel by Audrey Rush
A psychopath doesn’t love. He possesses. When you lose interest in a possession, you get rid of it. As I become bored of stalking innocent Rae, I decide to end her life.But then she shows me the underneath that good girl disguise lies a deviant little monster.She reminds me of myself.I wear a mask to hide who I am; Rae hides behind a normal façade every single day... -
![It’s a Tenta-ful Life by Amanda Meuwissen]()
It’s a Tenta-ful Life by Amanda Meuwissen
If angels get wings, what do monsters get?Brody Hawkins was living the good life. Unattached, young, attractive, with a great job at the Shangri-La La Land gay bar and bringing men and women back to his bed most nights without ever being tied down.Until the night he stumbles upon an injured man in the snow... -
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![Of Bonds and Daggers by Dakota Monroe]()
Of Bonds and Daggers by Dakota Monroe
This book contains dark topics. Please look through the content warning before reading. Found in the beginning of the book or on dakotamonroe,com/contentwarningsNell Harper tumbles from the world of the humans into the veiled domain of the fae after struggling through her life for so long... -
![Whispers in the Dark by Delilah Croww]()
Whispers in the Dark by Delilah Croww
Is he real, or was it all in her mind?Alice's parents had always told her when she was nine that the abandoned estate they moved into was just a fixer-upper, but Alice knew better. From the moment she stepped inside, she could feel the dark energy that permeated the walls...dark · gothic · horror · stalking · fiction · monsters · contemporary · steamy · suspense · mental-illness -
![A Song of Chaos by C.C. Davie]()
A Song of Chaos by C.C. Davie
A prophecy foretold.Their fates aligned.Asteryn desperately tries to rally, clutching the fractured pieces of their court together as the drums of war begin to echo across the sea.Attica advances, bringing with them demons of the past that will rip open old wounds, and push alliances to the bitter edge.Heliacle will face Heliacle.Bonds will be formed and friends will fall... -
![Doctor Who: Wild Blue Yonder by Mark Morris]()
Doctor Who: Wild Blue Yonder by Mark Morris
Based on a script by Russell T Davies, the spectacular second adventure for Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary features David Tennant as the Fourteenth Doctor and Catherine Tate as Donna Noble...fiction · sci-fi · time-travel · horror · anthologies · space-opera · super-powered · mystery · action-adventure · adult -
![A Sun Scorched Bloom: Book Two of the Magic of the Wildflowers Trilogy by Megan Shade]()
A Sun Scorched Bloom: Book Two of the Magic of the Wildflowers Trilogy by Megan Shade
A bloody bargain. An impossible choice. An inevitable war.With the Lonely Death spreading and a rebellion ignited within the kingdom of Desia, Lea finally knows the truth. At least---she thinks she does. But the revelation of Gray’s identity is only the beginning...fantasy · female-mc · young-adult · season-summer · new-adult · horror · dark · fiction · romance · book -
![CATO by F.A. Lantern, J.C. Bugg]()
CATO by F.A. Lantern, J.C. Bugg
There is a monster terrorizing my City, but not the one I’ve been raised for since puberty. I have been preparing to escape for nearly as long. If only I had run when I had the chance, if only I had never caught his attention...romance · mlm · dark · lgbtq · alternate-universe · captivity · suspense · horror · enemies-to-lovers · sexual-assault -
![Throne of Anguish by Bex Gil]()
Throne of Anguish by Bex Gil
The path to power is paved in blood...Everyone said Valine’s mother was vain and a terrible queen. She was neglectful of her kingdom, which held the door open for her tributary king, Vukan Wulfric, to overthrow her.Valine escaped with her life and a desire to regain all that was taken from her...fantasy · fiction · dark · christian · high-fantasy · spirituality · mythical-creatures · horror · sword-sorcery · paranormal
