Top new horror books out this week: 30 Oct - 5 Nov 2022
Last updated:
November 5, 2022
This week featuring new releases by Katy Hays, Wendy Webb, Erika T. Wurth, Charlie N. Holmberg, Dana Isaly, Noelle W. Ihli, Kiersten Modglin, Cara Clare, Molly Doyle, Mimi Jean Pamfiloff and many more.
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The Cloisters by Katy Hays
Ann Stilwell arrives in New York City, hoping to spend her summer working at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Instead, she is assigned to The Cloisters, a gothic museum and garden renowned for its collection of medieval and Renaissance art...urban · new-york-state · mystery · fiction · fantasy · gothic · contemporary · audiobook · dark-academia · horror -
![The Stroke of Winter by Wendy Webb]()
The Stroke of Winter by Wendy Webb
In the tourist town of Wharton, on the coast of Lake Superior, Tess Bell is renovating her old family home into a bed-and-breakfast during the icy dead of winter…As the house’s restoration commences, a shuttered art studio is revealed. Inside are paintings Tess’s late grandfather, beloved and celebrated artist Sebastian Bell, hid away for generations... -
![White Horse by Erika T. Wurth]()
White Horse by Erika T. Wurth
White Horse is a gritty, vibrant debut from Erika T. Wurth about an Indigenous woman who must face her past when she discovers a bracelet haunted by her mother’s spirit.Some people are haunted in more ways than one.Heavy metal, ripped jeans, Stephen King novels, and the occasional beer at the White Horse have defined urban Indian Kari James’s life so far...horror · fiction · mystery · paranormal · fantasy · audiobook · ghosts · indigenous-mc · supernatural · contemporary -
![Keeper of Enchanted Rooms by Charlie N. Holmberg]()
Keeper of Enchanted Rooms by Charlie N. Holmberg
Rhode Island, 1846. Estranged from his family, writer Merritt Fernsby is surprised when he inherits a remote estate in the Narragansett Bay. Though the property has been uninhabited for more than a century, Merritt is ready to call it home—until he realizes he has no choice. With its doors slamming shut and locking behind him, Whimbrel House is not about to let Merritt leave. Ever...alternate-history · audiobook · book · cozy · fiction · gaslamp · ghosts · historical · historical-fiction · horror -
![As Above, So Below by Dana Isaly]()
As Above, So Below by Dana Isaly
Branwen is about to become her coven’s youngest ever High Priestess. At the ripe age of twenty-seven, she is the only one with a full range of power.And everyone is looking to her to set things right.Yet on the night of the ritual, everything goes wrong. Branwen is betrayed, cast out, and stripped of her powers.Left to wander in the human world alone, she loses herself and her faith in the Gods... -
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![Run on Red by Noelle W. Ihli]()
Run on Red by Noelle W. Ihli
A rural country road. No cell signal for miles. A terrifying game of cat-and-mouse.By the time Laura and Olivia notice the headlights tailing them through the hills, it’s too late. What seems, at first, like a case of road rage quickly unfolds into a heart-pounding chase—and a battle for survival...horror · mystery · fiction · suspense · crime · dark · contemporary · thriller · psychological · audiobook -
![A Quiet Retreat by Kiersten Modglin]()
A Quiet Retreat by Kiersten Modglin
You are cordially invited to visit the new Black Hills Manor Writing Retreat.That’s how it all begins—with a simple invitation.For five authors, it’s meant to be the start of a restful week, filled with free food, drinks, and likeminded company.But shortly after their arrival, things take an unsettling turn... -
![Embers by Cara Clare]()
Embers by Cara Clare
Can ancient secrets set my power free? My power grows stronger every day. I feel it pulsing inside me, beating against my ribs, surging to be set free. But what if it's not enough?With the Human Extinction League hell-bent on raising the underworld, and just five days until they begin their ritual, time is running out...romance · reverse-harem · fantasy · paranormal · magic · shapeshifters · mlm · fated-mates · urban-fantasy · low-fantasy -
![Bloodshed by Molly Doyle]()
Bloodshed by Molly Doyle
We like to believe monsters don’t exist, even in the moonlit streets of a place like Salem, Massachusetts. But they’re very real… and very human. There’s danger lurking around every corner. People are vanishing off the street into thin air, never to be seen again.The masked men have their own secrets. But it isn’t until the night that they all come together when true horror is born... -
![WALL MEN #3: a Vow Kept by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff]()
WALL MEN #3: a Vow Kept by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff
From New York Times Bestseller Mimi Jean Pamfiloff comes the third book of the Wall Men Trilogy, a suspenseful Dark Fantasy filled with monsters, vampires, giants, and love.HER PLAN IS SIMPLE: FIGHT LIKE HELL!I never asked for any of this. Not to be taken to a strange, violent land. Not to be married off to a giant or get stuck between warring kingdoms filled with ravenous monsters...paranormal · supernatural · fantasy · vampires · drama · action-adventure · second-chances · myths · fiction · urban-fantasy -
![The Vessel by Adam Nevill]()
The Vessel by Adam Nevill
'A watcher may remark that after sleeping for so long, the building appears to have been roused.'Struggling with money, raising a child alone and fleeing a volatile ex, Jess McMachen accepts a job caring for an elderly patient. Flo Gardner—a disturbed shut-in and invalid. But if Jess can hold this job down, she and her daughter, Izzy, can begin a new life...horror · fiction · witches-wizards · paranormal · gothic · supernatural · folk-horror · rural · cults · fundamentalism -
![System Reborn Vol 1 by Kaz Hunter]()
System Reborn Vol 1 by Kaz Hunter
System Reborn: A LitRPG AdventureTen years ago, deep within a rift, a choice was granted.Defeat the Demon King and end the apocalypse.Or take his power for themselves and keep the rifts open.Sloan chose an ending.His party turned against him. They killed him.They split his legacy and belongings amongst themselves.They hid the truth. They profited.Those heroes who betrayed the world.Now he’s back... -
![Twisted Lies by Roxy Collins]()
Twisted Lies by Roxy Collins
I thought my mom was the Luna of the biggest pack on the East Coast, but her deathbed confession shatters that illusion. She was traded to my dad to pay off a debt, and my whole life has been a lie.When I go to confront my father, I walk into traffic – literally – and wake up with holes in my memory. Along with three alpha stepbrothers I struggle to remember...omegaverse · reverse-harem · paranormal · shapeshifters · dark · mlm · fantasy · slow-burn · age-gap · supernatural -
![Lethal Control by Gregory Ashe, Declan Winters]()
Lethal Control by Gregory Ashe, Declan Winters
Werewolves. Witchcraft. Wildlife. It’s all different in the bayou.A year after Eli and Dag survived their second encounter with a monster, things are finally going well. Really well—as far as Eli is concerned, anyway. He’s lost weight. His energy is up. His hair is on point...romance · paranormal · mlm · mystery · fantasy · shapeshifters · horror · lgbtq · audiobook · urban-fantasy -
![Twisted Abel by T.L. Hodel]()
Twisted Abel by T.L. Hodel
Once upon a time, in a land far far away, there lived a young prince in search of a princess.... pfft, just kidding. This isn't that story.I may be a prince but I sure as hell didn't need no princess. My brother fell down that hole, and look at him now. Tied down with a ball and chain. No thanks. I prefered to fly solo. There was no one but me and the blood and screams of my victims...romance · dark · contemporary · enemies-to-lovers · alpha-mc · serial-killers · steamy · stalking · kidnapping · young-adult -
![A God of Wrath & Lies by K.M. Moronova]()
A God of Wrath & Lies by K.M. Moronova
Important Notice - Some of the content in this book may be triggering for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.Trauma is haunting. Twisted.It can take everything we have... can't it? All that we are.Well, at least mine did.Since my dog died, I've been cursed with dreams of blood and cries. Things that were once so clear are now foggy. Why have the gods plagued my life? With loss and rot... -
![The Shadow People by Graham Masterton]()
The Shadow People by Graham Masterton
'God, it's good' STEPHEN KING on The House of A Hundred Whispers Jerry Pardoe and Jamila Patel hunt down a ritualistic cult inspired by Neothilic cannibals in the new chilling horror from Graham Masterton. A BURNING PYRE The smell of roasting meat alerts police to squatters in an abandoned London factory. But when they arrive, the place is empty.. -
![M.M. Scrooge by Lee Colgin]()
M.M. Scrooge by Lee Colgin
Marley Jacobs is dead, and Max Masters Scrooge has no time for the grieving son’s sob story. Even if Jacobs Jr. is kinda cute—for a nerd.Daniel Jacobs is anxious, drifting, and lonely. His gut tells him he’s overdue for a dose of self care, but the thought of setting foot in a gym gives him hives... -
![Cruel Shadows by Harper A. Brooks]()
Cruel Shadows by Harper A. Brooks
I’m caught in the shadows……and the shadows want to play. I thought I’d dreamed up the shadow realm and the place I called Dark Castle.But it’s very real. And he’s still here.My prince, my savior, my captor…The monster in my bed.But this time, he’s not alone.I must escape, but first, my prince and his shadow men want me to fulfill their demands.All of them...reverse-harem · paranormal · dark · fantasy · monsters · magic · steamy · supernatural · witches-wizards · shapeshifters -
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![Master Class by Virgil Knightley, Annabelle Hawthorne]()
Master Class by Virgil Knightley, Annabelle Hawthorne
The Demon Lord is dead.The System is broken.Somehow, Elias Hearthsong is neither of these things, despite being at the final battle of the Demon Wars. He is a Master Enchanter, perhaps the last one alive. Determined to keep a promise, he crosses the continent to protect his dead friend's legacy: a crumbling orphanage run by a beautiful kitsune...action-adventure · adult · book · dark · fiction · futuristic · harem · horror · literary-fiction · litrpg -
![Bedlams Playground by Story Brooks, C.A. Rene]()
Bedlams Playground by Story Brooks, C.A. Rene
Hey, Phantom Hood!We’re The Phantom Chasers and we’re looking for our next adventure.There’s nothing too scary, or too haunted for the four of us.We’ve been to the most famous haunted houses in the state,And now we need your help.Where would you guys want us to take you next?We love to live stream our sleep overs,and share with you as much of the experience as we can...paranormal · dark · horror · reverse-harem · mlm · abuse · friends-to-lovers · forced-proximity · sexual-assault · lgbtq -
![Ethereal Soul by Kevin Sinclair]()
Ethereal Soul by Kevin Sinclair
Funny thing about Survival. No matter how good things are looking, you’ve gotta keep doing it.Safe and sound back in Far Reach. Clive and his eclectic army finally get to take a breather. Maybe even cook a meal or two once the restaurant is built.But their enemies are more determined than ever and if Far Reach doesn’t make its presence felt they’re going to get swept away in the coming tide...action-adventure · adult · audiobook · book · dark · epic · fiction · heroic-fantasy · high-fantasy · horror -
![Harvest Massacre by A. Briar]()
Harvest Massacre by A. Briar
A Forbidden Step-Siblings Novella... -
![Failure Frame: I Became the Strongest and Annihilated Everything With Low-Level Spells Vol. 6 by Kaoru Shinozaki]()
Failure Frame: I Became the Strongest and Annihilated Everything With Low-Level Spells Vol. 6 by Kaoru Shinozaki
BORN OF REVENGEIn search of the Country at the End of the Word and its secrets of forbidden magic, Mimori Touka plunges back into the Land of the Golden-Eyed Monsters...action-adventure · adult · book · dark · fiction · heroic-fantasy · high-fantasy · horror · litrpg · sword-sorcery -
![All the Dark Souls by A.M. Dunnewin]()
All the Dark Souls by A.M. Dunnewin
Joss Brevyn is the last heir in a long line of executioners. Although a woman, the same rules still apply: kill the condemned within three tries, or be tortured and killed. Joss has yet to miss her mark, and even though she spends her free time as a healer, the town views her only as a deathsman...romance · fantasy · fiction · high-fantasy · young-adult · supernatural · psychological · paranormal · horror · book -
![Destroyer by Meg Smitherman]()
Destroyer by Meg Smitherman
At the center of a forbidden ruin, an artifact of black stone is unearthed.Archaeologist Ru Delara, vilified by the scientific community for believing in magic, is summoned to investigate. But when she arrives, she finds herself inexorably drawn to the artifact, even though it could harbor untold destructive power.Unable to resist its pull, Ru reaches out to touch the stone..romance · fantasy · magic · fiction · dark-academia · sci-fi · new-adult · dark · horror · paranormal -
![The Sacrifice by Emily Shore]()
The Sacrifice by Emily Shore
“Don’t you know better than to play with monsters?”I’ve spent my life in the Borderlands with no feeling. I am half a ghost, born with half a soul and numb because of it. On my 22nd birthday, I’m bound for the Sacrifice in the Wailing Woods and come face to face with the monsters—only to discover I can feel them.Perhaps I’d rather play with the monsters than kill them...romance · fantasy · dark · dragons · fae · vampires · paranormal · steamy · monsters · reverse-harem -
![A Delicious Descent by Amanda Meuwissen]()
A Delicious Descent by Amanda Meuwissen
Dracula retold, with Jonathan as the object of the legendary vampire’s obsession.Engaged to his dear friend Mina, Jonathan Harker jumps at the chance to delay their wedding by accepting an assignment in far-off Transylvania. Jonathan loves Mina but not in the way a man should love a wife, for his true passion lies with the company of men, an illicit craving he can never indulge... -
![A Lust for Blood by K.C. Smith]()
A Lust for Blood by K.C. Smith
There is no escape when the monster is you.When Oriana awakens in a field of blood and bodies, she is devastated to realize the patchwork of death was caused by her own hand. A curse lingers in the air, and there is only one option to save herself from further bloodshed. Oriana uses her magic to create an enchanted forest imprisoning the monster responsible for the massacre–herself...action-adventure · adult · book · classics · dark · dark-fantasy · demons · enemies-to-lovers · europe · fated-mates -
![Then, Earth Swallowed Ocean by Shiloh Sloane]()
Then, Earth Swallowed Ocean by Shiloh Sloane
Then, Earth Swallowed Ocean is an intensely dark romance and erotic horror set in post WW2 Appalachia.After a violent tragedy, Sadie makes a deal with the Devil: if she exchanges an evil soul for her own within a month, she can have a second chance at life...romance · dark · paranormal · horror · shapeshifters · fantasy · steamy · fated-mates · enemies-to-lovers · age-gap -
![Unhinged Cain by Brooklyn Cross]()
Unhinged Cain by Brooklyn Cross
Contemporary/MF/Thriller-Horror/Serial Killer/Captive/DarkKirby wished for a new life, but the Devil sent her Cain.I knew what my calling in life was at a young age. I was the embodiment of death. The scent of blood and watching the life fade from something’s eyes was more delicious than any dessert...anti-hero · book · comedy · contemporary · crime · dark · enemies-to-lovers · fiction · gothic · harem -
![The Whispering Fog by Landra Jennings]()
The Whispering Fog by Landra Jennings
In this spooky and atmospheric debut contemporary fantasy, Snow White and Rose Red meets the modern world after sisters Neve and Rose’s lives are upended when a swamp witch kidnaps Rose. Perfect for fans of Jodi Lynn Anderson and Katherine Arden.For twelve-year-old Neve, it’s always been she and her older sister against the world, their lives entwined just like sisters in a fairy tale...middle-grade · fantasy · mystery · fiction · family · children-books · magic · paranormal · action-adventure · children -
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![The Red Collar by M. Kato]()
The Red Collar by M. Kato
Chief Inspector Hayashi Teruo is short-tempered, impatient and a perfectionist. When another one of his partners resigns, Teruo is assigned a new one transferred from Hiroshima. But this comes with a condition. If his partner quits before the end of the month, Teruo risks demotion... -
![Her Beloved Dragon Mate by Arizona Tape]()
Her Beloved Dragon Mate by Arizona Tape
Only the full moon can reveal the truth about her mate.Dragon shifter, Ruby, can’t wait to spend the rest of her life with Hannah but without knowing if they’re fated, she’s not sure if she’s ready to commit.Everything about Drakefield is elusive and new to Hannah, but she’s ready to embrace this hidden world and its unusual customs...fantasy · lgbtq · fated-mates · lesbian-mc · urban-fantasy · wlw · shapeshifters · horror · paranormal · romance -
![The Dark Souls Academy: A Why Choose Demon Romance by Tosha Y. Miller]()
The Dark Souls Academy: A Why Choose Demon Romance by Tosha Y. Miller
Mess With The Demon, Suffer Hell's Burn.I've been on the run my whole life. Hiding didn't feel real until my fathers disappeared, and my mother sent my brother and me to Earth. By ourselves. At age eight.Regardless to say, I was a little messed up. My fear of Lucifer enslaving me was crippling. Talking to strangers, yeah right. Showing emotions, not if I can help it...romance · reverse-harem · shapeshifters · fantasy · witches-wizards · vampires · demons · paranormal · magic · horror -
![Now Showing by Maggie Fern]()
Now Showing by Maggie Fern
What would you do if you were sucked into an alternate reality that seemed to be made up of all your worst nightmares? Fight? Run? Scream? Die? I tried all of those things before he found me. He looked like salvation. He was salvation until he wasn’t. We’re the only ones alive in this world of horrors, he made sure of it. He and I against it all... -
![Grip of Honor by Sam J Fires]()
Grip of Honor by Sam J Fires
Before, there was ordinary life. Now, every minute is a fight to survive.Yet more tragedy strikes Meadowview, and Charlie’s life is in grave danger. If her sister doesn't act fast, she might die...action-adventure · apocalyptic · book · disaster · dystopia · fiction · horror · politics · post-apocalyptic · supernatural -
![The Sufficient Loss Protocol by Kemi Ashing-Giwa]()
The Sufficient Loss Protocol by Kemi Ashing-Giwa
When an alien entity sneaks aboard a corporate spaceship, with no motive besides sabotaging the mission and murdering those aboard, commander Uzoma Ifiok launches an investigation—despite knowing that the real danger isn't the one picking off her crew.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied...sci-fi · horror · aliens · fiction · invasion · first-contact · space-travel · colonization · exploration · violent-conflict -
![i$UBSCRIBE by P.B. Flower]()
i$UBSCRIBE by P.B. Flower
Introduction & warning FIXING A GLITCH ends the possibility of an alien ever realizing his destiny. He resurrects her from her scattered memories. The only trouble is that she is a prime image of his dark but gifted side. One sustains mysticism, and another promotes prosperity. On the way to standardizing the earthly state, he ends the bodily dependency of the human species...
