Top new horror books in May 2024
Last updated:
May 31, 2024
May 2024 featuring new releases by Stuart Turton, Claire McGowan, Luanne G. Smith, Sarah Perry, J.D. Barker, Christina Henry, Genevieve Cogman, Stephen King, Natasha Preston, Sonia Velton and many more.
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The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton
Solve the murder to save what's left of the world.Outside the island there is the world destroyed by a fog that swept the planet, killing anyone it touched. On the island it is idyllic. 122 villagers and 3 scientists, living in peaceful harmony. The villagers are content to fish, farm and feast, to obey their nightly curfew, to do what they're told by the scientists...mystery · fiction · sci-fi · dystopia · crime · suspense · post-apocalyptic · murder · literary-fiction · amateur-sleuth -
Truth Truth Lie by Claire McGowan
“Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley… Explores the power of guilt, paranoia and envy with a group of friends coming apart under pressure.” —Jane Casey, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Killing KindEveryone here has killed someone.There is no way off this island.You will all either kill or be killed here.One of these statements is a lie...mystery · fiction · suspense · psychological · crime · audiobook · locked-room · thriller · female-mc · murder -
The Wolf's Eye by Luanne G. Smith
Under the full moon of World War I, a baleful curse threatens to tear apart a witch’s found family in a novel by the Amazon Charts and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Raven Spell.Petra Kurková—a witch who wields magic worth its weight in gold—is tasked with combating the undead on World War I’s eastern front...fantasy · paranormal · historical · historical-fiction · magic · witches-wizards · shapeshifters · alchemy · magical-realism · romance -
Enlightenment by Sarah Perry
A dazzling new work of literary fiction from the author of The Essex Serpent, a story of love and astronomy told over the course of twenty years through the lives of two improbable best friends. Thomas Hart and Grace Macaulay have lived all their lives in the small Essex town of Aldleigh...fiction · historical-fiction · literary-fiction · fantasy · historical · religion · lgbtq · audiobook · family · horror -
Behind a Closed Door by J.D. Barker
Soon to be a major motion picture!Would you kill a total stranger to save someone you love?Sugar & Spice is the latest app craze taking the world by storm, but for Abby and Brendan Hollander, downloading it leads to a dangerous game of life and death...horror · fiction · suspense · mystery · crime · psychological · contemporary · thriller · steamy · supernatural -
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The House that Horror Built by Christina Henry
A single mother working in the gothic mansion of a reclusive horror director stumbles upon terrifying secrets.Harry Adams loves horror movies, so it’s no coincidence that she accepted a job cleaning house for horror-movie director Javier Castillo...horror · gothic · mystery · fiction · haunted-places · romance · ghosts · vampires · shapeshifters · dark -
Elusive by Genevieve Cogman
Revolutionary France is full of blood and bite as vampires plot for power.Eleanor, once a lowly English maid, is now a member of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel, know for their daring deeds and recusing aristocrat vampires from the guillotine.This time, Eleanor and the League are investigating the disappearance of Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand, the notorious French statesman and diplomat... -
You Like it Darker by Stephen King
'You like it darker? Fine, so do I', writes Stephen King in the afterword to this magnificent new collection of twelve stories that delve into the darker part of life—both metaphorical and literal... -
The Dare by Natasha Preston
I triple dog dare you . . .As senior year comes to an end, senior pranks are just beginning. It all starts innocently enough. Marley and her friends—Atlas, Lucia, and Jesse—egg houses, set chickens free on the quad, and fill the principal’s office with glitter-filled balloons...mystery · young-adult · horror · audiobook · fiction · suspense · contemporary · thriller · killer · murder -
The Nightingale's Castle by Sonia Velton
In the vein of riveting historical novels such as Hamnet and Circe—with a touch of Dracula—a propulsive, feminist reimagining of the story of Erzsébet Báthory, the infamous sixteenth-century Hungarian aristocrat known as the “Blood Countess”, who was rumored to have murdered hundreds of peasant girls and bathed in their blood.In 1573, Countess Erzsébet Báthory gives birth to an illegitimate child...historical-fiction · gothic · fiction · historical · fantasy · horror · magical-realism · retellings · vampires · audiobook -
When She Was Me by Marlee Bush
There's only one way out of these woods…Ever since that night, twin sisters Cassie and Lenora have been inseparable. As the sole permanent residents of Cabin Two, their refuge on an isolated Tennessee campground, they manage to stay away from prying eyes, probing questions, and true crime junkies. Just the two of them, Cassie and Lenora against the world...north-america · usa · tennessee · mystery · fiction · suspense · crime · audiobook · horror · psychological -
Looking for Love in All the Haunted Places by Claire Kann
Lucky Hart has an affinity for the supernatural, but almost no one takes parapsychology seriously. She’s estranged from her family, has lost her friends, and has been rejected from graduate school—twice. But her big break finally arrives when she gets insider info about a troubled production company...romance · paranormal · fantasy · lgbtq · fiction · contemporary · audiobook · ghosts · mystery · supernatural -
The Instruments of Darkness by John Connolly
From the international and instant New York Times bestselling author John Connolly, the beloved and brilliant Charlie Parker series returns with a heart-wrenching crime only one man can solve.In Maine, Colleen Clark stands accused of the worst crime a mother can the abduction and possible murder of her child...fiction · mystery · horror · crime · male-author · suspense · paranormal · literary-fiction · supernatural · ghosts -
Jack’s Boys by John Katzenbach
From #1 internationally bestselling author John Katzenbach Five serial killers …Known only to each other Alpha. Bravo. Charlie. Delta. Easy.Connected through a secure internet location, encrypted and concealed, a unique chat room they have named Jack’s Special Place in homage to their ultimate model—the one killer they hold in the highest Whitechapel, London. 1888...horror · mystery · fiction · dark · suspense · hard-boiled · serial-killers · contemporary · crime · murder -
Flawless Girls by Anna-Marie McLemore
The Soler sisters are infamous in polite society—brazen, rebellious, and raised by their fashionable grandmother who couldn’t care less about which fork goes where...horror · young-adult · lgbtq · fantasy · mystery · contemporary · fiction · gothic · magical-realism · wlw -
Sweet Nightmare by Tracy Wolff
The scariest school on earthIs about to experience real fear…Most schools are about being the best. This school? It’s about being the worst. Calder Academy is where the rogue paranormals go. The ones who break the rules or lose control. And when that happens for vamps, werewolves, witches, and dark fae? It gets pretty freaking scary.I should know. Because I’m trapped here...romance · fantasy · paranormal · young-adult · vampires · dark-academia · shapeshifters · horror · fiction · urban-fantasy -
How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying by Django Wexler
Groundhog Day meets Guardians of the Galaxy in Django Wexler’s laugh-out-loud fantasy tale about a young woman who, tired of defending humanity from the Dark Lord, decides to become the Dark Lord herself.Davi has done this all before. She’s tried to be the hero and take down the all-powerful Dark Lord. A hundred times she’s rallied humanity and made the final charge...fantasy · time-travel · fiction · horror · humor · high-fantasy · comedy · epic · action-adventure · book -
In the Tall World by Angel N. Van Atta
Mella finds herself in a whole new world, surrounded by all new things and people. Life was often scary back in the tall trees in that tiny little house, but it was all she knew, and that brought her comfort. Now, separated from her Momma, and her baby brother Pete, Mella has to find out how to make her way in this strange new home with all new rules and people...horror · survival · bullying · kidnapping · child-abuse · psychological · fiction · dark · suspense · thriller -
She Left by Stacie Grey
Twenty years ago, she survived. This time she may not be so lucky.On the night that changed everything, Amy Brewer walked out of a house party, trudging angrily away from the friends who made her feel like she didn't belong. Within the next hour, all five of those friends would be dead...mystery · fiction · suspense · audiobook · murder · contemporary · crime · thriller · locked-room · horror -
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Fever by Jordan L. Hawk
Tired of living as con artists, Colin Muir and his brother Doug join the stampede to the gold fields of the Klondike. If they can strike it rich, they’ll be wealthy beyond their wildest dreams. But nightmares await alongside the gold. On a claim owned by a dead man, haunting voices call out from the forest, and strange tracks surround their cabin at night...romance · horror · historical · paranormal · historical-fiction · mlm · lgbtq · supernatural · mystery · fiction -
The Off Season by Amber Cowie
For fans of Lucy Foley and Ruth Ware, a destination thriller about a woman who accompanies her new husband to a remote hotel during the off season to do renovations—and uncovers deadly secrets behind every door, from the author of the “endlessly entertaining and fiendishly clever” (Christina McDonald, USA TODAY bestselling author) thriller Last One Alive...fiction · thriller · family · psychological · horror · suspense · crime · young-adult · murder · book -
Carnival Nightmare by Selena Winters
In the once-quiet town of Willow Creek, my life was a steady beat, a rhythmic routine, until the carnival stormed in, a whirlwind of chaos and danger.Under the neon lights and haunting melodies, Cade's eyes found mine—piercing, intense, sending shivers through my soul. He was a dark storm, a looming shadow over my every move...romance · dark · steamy · contemporary · fiction · stalking · forced-proximity · sexual-assault · enemies-to-lovers · gothic -
Butcher by Joyce Carol Oates
From one of our most accomplished storytellers, an extraordinary and arresting novel about a women’s asylum in the 19th century, and a terrifying doctor who wants to change the worldIn this harrowing story based on authentic historical documents, we follow the career of Dr. Silas Weir, “The Father of Gyno-Psychiatry,” as he ascends from professional anonymity to national renown...historical-fiction · fiction · historical · suspense · mystery · horror · season-autumn · medical · literary-fiction · drama -
Death Behind Every Door by Heather Graham
In the shadows of a Scottish castle, something deadly is lurking in every corner…When FBI special agent Luke Kendrick discovers chilling evidence of dozens of victims at a crime scene in London, he recognizes the calling card of the notorious H.H. Holmes Society...romance · mystery · suspense · fiction · law-enforcement · paranormal · action-adventure · killer · crime · police-procedural -
The Unseelie Wish by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
Step into the enchanting realm of the fae, where wishes weave a perilous dance with desire. In a world where fae magic thrives and wishes hold unimaginable power, Alex faces a choice. The rules are set by Izael, the beguiling Unseelie Duke, who presents her with a simple game—surrender her soul with a wish within seven days or prove her indifference and gain freedom from his enchanting clutches... -
The Paleblood Hunt by Redgrave
"The Paleblood Hunt" is an in-depth exploration behind the lore of the popular FromSoftware video game Bloodborne. Redgrave first introduced this document on Reddit and it has since been revised, and finalized. He closely examines the information available to the player in order to build up the hidden story of the game...fantasy · horror · fiction · audiobook · gothic · cosmic-horror · psychological · christian · dark · mystery -
Lord of the Mysteries Volume 5 by Ai Qianshui de Wuzei, Cuttlefish That Loves Diving, 爱潜水的乌贼
With the rising tide of steam power and machinery, who can come close to being a Beyonder? Shrouded in the fog of history and darkness, who or what is the lurking evil that murmurs into our ears?Waking up to be faced with a string of mysteries, Zhou Mingrui finds himself reincarnated as Klein Moretti in an alternate Victorian era world where he sees a world filled with machinery, cannons,...fantasy · mystery · magic · fiction · law-enforcement · steampunk · industrial-era · cthulhu · high-school · supernatural -
Wrongfully Magicked by Stacey Brutger
They say crime doesn’t pay…they would be wrong. Being the weakest mage ever born into my prestigious family line has put me at odds with my relatives—torture and death threats tend to make family dinners so awkward...romance · shapeshifters · reverse-harem · paranormal · demons · multi-pov · fated-mates · law-enforcement · witches-wizards · vampires -
Lord of the Mysteries Volume 8 by Ai Qianshui de Wuzei, Cuttlefish That Loves Diving
With the rising tide of steam power and machinery, who can come close to being a Beyonder? Shrouded in the fog of history and darkness, who or what is the lurking evil that murmurs into our ears?Waking up to be faced with a string of mysteries, Zhou Mingrui finds himself reincarnated as Klein Moretti in an alternate Victorian era world where he sees a world filled with machinery, cannons,...fantasy · mystery · fiction · law-enforcement · steampunk · industrial-era · cthulhu · high-school · supernatural · epic -
Lord of the Mysteries Volume 2 by Ai Qianshui de Wuzei, Cuttlefish That Loves Diving
With the rising tide of steam power and machinery, who can come close to being a Beyonder? Shrouded in the fog of history and darkness, who or what is the lurking evil that murmurs into our ears?Waking up to be faced with a string of mysteries, Zhou Mingrui finds himself reincarnated as Klein Moretti in an alternate Victorian era world where he sees a world filled with machinery, cannons,...fantasy · mystery · dark · horror · litrpg · law-enforcement · fiction · steampunk · industrial-era · cthulhu -
Lord of the Mysteries Volume 7 by Ai Qianshui de Wuzei, Cuttlefish That Loves Diving
With the rising tide of steam power and machinery, who can come close to being a Beyonder? Shrouded in the fog of history and darkness, who or what is the lurking evil that murmurs into our ears?Waking up to be faced with a string of mysteries, Zhou Mingrui finds himself reincarnated as Klein Moretti in an alternate Victorian era world where he sees a world filled with machinery, cannons,...fantasy · mystery · magic · litrpg · steampunk · industrial-era · cthulhu · high-school · supernatural · epic -
Lord of the Mysteries Volume 4 by Ai Qianshui de Wuzei, Cuttlefish That Loves Diving
With the rising tide of steam power and machinery, who can come close to being a Beyonder? Shrouded in the fog of history and darkness, who or what is the lurking evil that murmurs into our ears?Waking up to be faced with a string of mysteries, Zhou Mingrui finds himself reincarnated as Klein Moretti in an alternate Victorian era world where he sees a world filled with machinery, cannons,...fantasy · mystery · horror · litrpg · law-enforcement · fiction · steampunk · industrial-era · cthulhu · high-school -
Lord of the Mysteries Volume 3 by Ai Qianshui de Wuzei, Cuttlefish That Loves Diving
With the rising tide of steam power and machinery, who can come close to being a Beyonder? Shrouded in the fog of history and darkness, who or what is the lurking evil that murmurs into our ears?Waking up to be faced with a string of mysteries, Zhou Mingrui finds himself reincarnated as Klein Moretti in an alternate Victorian era world where he sees a world filled with machinery, cannons,...fantasy · mystery · action-adventure · litrpg · magic · law-enforcement · fiction · steampunk · industrial-era · cthulhu -
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Lord of the Mysteries Volume 6 by Ai Qianshui de Wuzei, Cuttlefish That Loves Diving
With the rising tide of steam power and machinery, who can come close to being a Beyonder? Shrouded in the fog of history and darkness, who or what is the lurking evil that murmurs into our ears?Waking up to be faced with a string of mysteries, Zhou Mingrui finds himself reincarnated as Klein Moretti in an alternate Victorian era world where he sees a world filled with machinery, cannons,...fantasy · mystery · litrpg · law-enforcement · steampunk · industrial-era · cthulhu · high-school · supernatural · epic -
No, For An Answer by C.J Riggs
MY BEST FRIEND KILLED HERSELF.MY OWN PERSONAL ANGEL WAS RIPPED FROM MY FINGERTIPS, AND I TOOK A DEEP DIVE, INTO MY OWN VERSION OF HELL.IT'S BEEN A YEAR SINCE I LOST HER, A YEAR SINCE I RECEIVED HER DIARY, AND FOUND OUT EXACTLY WHAT CAUSED IT...WHO CAUSED IT, AND NOW IT'S PAYBACK.I'VE PLANNED HER REVENGE FOR THE PAST SIX MONTHS, AND I WONT STOP UNTIL EACH OF THEM PAY THE PRICE... -
Bones & All by Candace Wondrak
What happens when the girl who wants to die meets a serial killer? Night after night, I go looking for trouble, for something to make me feel alive. I don’t know what I’m looking for. Something, anything, to kickstart my heart and make me realize life is beautiful.And then, one night, I meet him.The Blood Eagle Killer. He doesn’t kill women, but he says he’ll make an exception for me...romance · dark · stalking · new-adult · horror · serial-killers · fiction · contemporary · book · adult -
The Blue Maiden by Anna Noyes
From the author of Indie Next Pick and New York Times Editor’s Choice Goodnight, Beautiful Women comes a transportive and chilling debut novel of two sisters growing up on an isolated Northern European island in the shadow of their late mother and the Devil. It’s 1825, four generations after Berggrund Island’s women stood accused of witchcraft under the eye of their priest, now long dead...historical-fiction · fiction · historical · gothic · audiobook · literary-fiction · witches-wizards · paranormal · mystery · horror -
The Last Lost Girl by Casey L. Bond
Welcome to Neverland. Where shadows consume and magic is frighteningly real.Ava is struggling to provide for herself and her sister, who slips further into insanity with each passing day. Raving about Neverland. Obsessed with a Second Star that Ava can’t see in the black, velvety sky...romance · fantasy · dark · betrayal · retellings · forced-proximity · fiction · horror · myths · book -
Ghostroots: Stories by 'Pemi Aguda
A debut collection of stories set in a hauntingly reimagined Lagos where characters vie for freedom from ancestral ties.’Pemi Aguda opens her collection of twelve stories with the chilling tale of a woman who uncannily resembles her sinister, deceased grandmother... -
The Hunter's Daughter by Nicola Solvinic
A hypnotic, sinister debut mystery about a seemingly good cop who is secretly the daughter of a notorious serial killer.Anna Koray escaped her father’s darkness long ago. When she was a girl, her childhood memories were sealed away from her conscious mind by a controversial hypnosis treatment...mystery · horror · fiction · audiobook · crime · suspense · thriller · supernatural · serial-killers · killer