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    Explore the latest and scariest in horror and true crime books. From fresh releases to historical horrors, we've got the latest and greatest in terrifying books.

    11 Disturbing Horror Books About Cults

    11 Disturbing Horror Books About Cults

    Join if you dare.

    Cults

    By MacKenzie Stuart & Lisa Quigley

    Horror Books

    The Most-Anticipated Horror Books Coming in 2025

    The Most-Anticipated Horror Books Coming in 2025

    By Courtney Hunter-Stangler

    Horror Books

    Think You Know Stephen King? These 7 Books for King Superfans Might Prove You Wrong

    Think You Know Stephen King? These 7 Books for King Superfans Might Prove You Wrong

    By Orrin Grey

    True Crime Books

    12 True Crime Books that Changed the Genre Forever

    12 True Crime Books that Changed the Genre Forever

    By Jena Brown

    Gothic Horror

    16 Creepy Robert McCammon Books That Will Keep You Awake At Night

    16 Creepy Robert McCammon Books That Will Keep You Awake At Night

    By Orrin Grey & Kelsey Christine McConnell

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    Award Winners

    From the Haunted Stacks: 2023 Bram Stoker AwardsⓇ Wrap Up

    From the Haunted Stacks: 2023 Bram Stoker AwardsⓇ Wrap Up

    For books that are horrifyingly good. 

    By Becky Spratford

    Women In Horror

    Queens of Darkness: Bone-Chilling Horror Books to Reign Over Your Nightmares

    Queens of Darkness: Bone-Chilling Horror Books to Reign Over Your Nightmares

    These queens rule the night.

    By Jena Brown

    Science

    The Occult-Obsessed Rocket Scientist You Need to Know About

    The Occult-Obsessed Rocket Scientist You Need to Know About

    A founder of Caltech’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

    By Melissa Pleckham

    Horror Music

    8 Rock 'N Roll Horror Books That Will Rock Your Socks Off

    8 Rock 'N Roll Horror Books That Will Rock Your Socks Off

    They don't call it “The Devil's Music” for nothing. 

    By Michael J. Seidlinger

    Indie Horror Books

    5 Terrifying New Releases from Indie and Small Presses in June 2024

    5 Terrifying New Releases from Indie and Small Presses in June 2024

    These horror books will leave you feeling cold in the summer heat.

    By Kelsey Christine McConnell

    True Crime Books

    Give Your Dad the Gift of True Crime This Father’s Day 

    Give Your Dad the Gift of True Crime This Father’s Day 

    We have a true crime niche for every dad. 

    By Jena Brown

    Book Excerpt

    Sharp as a Knife: Read This Poignant Excerpt of Blood in the Cut

    Sharp as a Knife: Read This Poignant Excerpt of Blood in the Cut

    Much more horrifying things hide in the Everglades than alligators. 

    By Marisa Fertitta

    Audiobooks

    The Best True Crime Audiobooks for Sleuths Who Want to Feel Like They're Actually There

    The Best True Crime Audiobooks for Sleuths Who Want to Feel Like They're Actually There

    True crime is truer when you can immerse yourself in it. 

    By Jena Brown

    Audiobooks

    These Are the Best Horror Audiobooks to Listen to Right Now

    These Are the Best Horror Audiobooks to Listen to Right Now

    Audible scares.

    By Jena Brown

    Gothic Horror

    Don't Be Fooled by the Slow Drawl—These Southern Horror Books Will Creep You Out

    Don't Be Fooled by the Slow Drawl—These Southern Horror Books Will Creep You Out

    Be careful who you dine with; these horrors are all too eager to tip their hats and let you in. 

    By Marisa Fertitta

    Thrillers

    Ezekiel Boone Weaves the Stuff of Nightmares

    Ezekiel Boone Weaves the Stuff of Nightmares

    Let's peer into the dark…

    By Michael J. Seidlinger

    Stephen King

    Everything You Need to Know About Holly by Stephen King

    Everything You Need to Know About Holly by Stephen King

    Holly Gibney is King's favorite character; and here's why. 

    By Orrin Grey

    Werewolves

    From Bitten to Brilliant: 8 Essential Kelley Armstrong Books to Read Now

    From Bitten to Brilliant: 8 Essential Kelley Armstrong Books to Read Now

    On the corner of fantastical and phantasmal. 

    By Michael J. Seidlinger

    Gothic Horror

    16 Creepy Robert McCammon Books That Will Keep You Awake At Night

    16 Creepy Robert McCammon Books That Will Keep You Awake At Night

    The award-winning author writes tales of supernatural and occult horror with a Southern Gothic flair.

    By Orrin Grey & Kelsey Christine McConnell

    Witchcraft

    Enlightening Moon Magic Books for Every Phase of Your Life

    Enlightening Moon Magic Books for Every Phase of Your Life

    This moon magic is wiccan awesome. 

    By Jena Brown

    Bizarre Travel

    Carnival of Carnage: The Most Iconic Horror-Themed Amusement Park Rides 

    Carnival of Carnage: The Most Iconic Horror-Themed Amusement Park Rides 

    For ride or die horror fans only. 

    By Melissa Pleckham

    Witchcraft

    11 Bewitching Magic Spell Books To Change Your Life

    11 Bewitching Magic Spell Books To Change Your Life

    Get ready to have a magical time.

    By Marisa Fertitta

    Classic Horror Books

    Books With Monstrous Twists on Classics Like Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

    Books With Monstrous Twists on Classics Like Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

    Pride, prejudice, and any monster you can think of. 

    By Jena Brown

    Feature

    Resolve and Resistance in Silvia Moreno-Garcia's Groundbreaking Mexican Gothic

    Resolve and Resistance in Silvia Moreno-Garcia's Groundbreaking Mexican Gothic

    If these walls could talk…

    By Stephanie Sendaula

    Vampires

    11 Vampire Anthologies and Short Story Collections For Bite-Sized Terror

    11 Vampire Anthologies and Short Story Collections For Bite-Sized Terror

    These collections may be short, but their impact is immortal. 

    By Jena Brown

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