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There’s no better time than fall to indulge in the spooky spirit with a heart-pounding horror novel. From chillingly realistic haunted houses to unexplained paranormal events and sinister games involving the world’s elite, the horror genre remains timeless. If you’ve exhausted all the classic horror books and are in need of new spooky horror and paranormal reads for fall 2024 and beyond, then check out this carefully curated list of hair-raising novels.
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Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman
From the bestselling author of Bird Box comes a chilling tale told from the viewpoint of Bela, a young girl whose family is terrorized by a malevolent entity she knows as Other Mommy. Considered to be a truly terrifying horror novel by readers, you’ll want to keep the lights on if you dare to crack this open after the sun sets.
You Like It Darker by Stephen King
From the brilliant mind of Stephen King comes You Like It Darker, a collection of twelve spine-chilling short stories that will suck you in and leave you desperate for more.
So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison
It’s time to delve into this brilliant and downright terrifying new read from the bestselling author of Such Sharp Teeth and Black Sheep. When a wild night of birthday revelry with mysterious strangers takes a bloody turn, Sloane Parker and her bestie Naomi are faced with a serious problem that will have eternal consequences.
The Angel of Indian Lake by Stephen Graham Jones
Jade Daniels returns in the final installment of Stephen Graham’s highly praised Indian Lake trilogy. After spending four years behind bars, Jade comes back to her hometown of Proofrock, Idaho, where the curse of the Lake Witch awaits. Fans of the slasher genre who have not yet read this trilogy will want to begin with My Heart is a Chainsaw.
Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle
Hollywood isn’t for the faint of heart. After pursuing success for a long time, screenwriter Misha is thrilled to learn that he has been nominated for his first Oscar. However, when a studio executive demands that he kill off two popular gay characters from the hit series or risk being blacklisted from Hollywood, Misha decides to fight back. And so begins the captivating and chilling journey of Misha in Bury Your Gays.
The Unmothers by Leslie J. Anderson
When a journalist gets wind of a highly bizarre report that a human and horse gave birth to a human baby, she travels to the small town that it originated from and learns that the townspeople may be harboring impossibly dark secrets.
Guillotine by Delilah S. Dawson
Delilah S. Dawson’s thrilling 2024 horror release Guillotine, described as The Menu meets Ready or Not, follows a thrift fashionista who gets drawn into a sinister game when she attends an exclusive Easter reunion with a wealthy family.
Sleep Tight by J.H. Markert
The town of Twisted Tree has a gruesome past. Decades ago, Father Silence, a serial killer posing as a priest, terrorized the town with his brutal murders. Only one person survived his “House of Horrors.” Now, nearly fourteen years later, a new killer is following in Father Silence’s footsteps. And the only person who may hold the key to uncovering their identity is the sole survivor of Father Silence.
Graveyard Shift by M.L. Rio
From the brilliant mind behind the sensational mystery If We Were Villains comes a dark gothic novella about a group of night shift workers who meet up at a cemetery to excavate the secrets hidden in an open grave.
The Black Girl Survives in This One edited by Desiree S. Evans and Saraciea J. Fennell
The Black Girl Survives in This One is a riveting YA collection of fifteen horror stories that center around Black girls who not only survive and defeat the monsters in their tales but also emerge as the ultimate victors, the Final Girls.
The Last One at the Wedding by Jason Rekulak
From the best-selling author of Hidden Pictures comes a suspenseful thriller about an estranged father trying to prevent his daughter from making a marriage mistake she’ll forever regret.
The Night Guest by Hildur Knútsdóttir
Do you love the thrill of a good horror story? Meet Iðunn, a woman plagued by constant fatigue. Despite multiple doctor visits, she’s told she’s perfectly healthy. One night, she forgets to take off her smartwatch and wakes up to a staggering 40,000 steps taken while she was asleep. With no memory of where she goes, Iðunn must unravel the mystery before it’s too late. Can she uncover the sinister truth behind her sleepwalking before it consumes her?
Haunt Sweet Home by Sarah Pinsker
From award-winning author Sarah Pinsker comes Haunt Sweet Home, a spooky horror novel about a twenty-something whose world is turned upside down when she takes a job as a night-shift production assistant on a ghost-hunting reality TV and things begin going bump in the night.
The Wedding Witch by Erin Sterling
The Wedding Witch is a spooky romantic comedy by the bestselling author of The Ex Hex, perfect for Halloween. When Bowen Penhallow and Tamsyn Bligh both receive invitations to the witchy wedding of the century, their lives are turned upside down due to a disastrous magical mishap that transports them to a Yuletide celebration almost 50 years in the past.
Such Lovely Skin Tatiana Schlote-Bonne
Elena Gilbert isn’t the only gal in town with an evil doppelgänger. Meet Viv, a chronic liar and expert gamer haunted by guilt over her sister’s untimely demise. In a desperate attempt to make amends, she turns to Twitch, only to find herself drawn into a deadly game after revealing her innermost secret to a non-playable character (NPC). Little does she know, her confession has opened the door to a malicious mimic that threatens to consume her entire world.
Evil in Me by Brom
It’s time to delve into the devilish world of rock ‘n roll in bestselling author Brom’s delectably wicked release, Evil In Me. When aspiring musician Ruby Tucker unwittingly unleashes a demonic spirit, her path to salvation hinges upon the impossible: getting hundreds to sing a chant to save her soul.
The Hitchcock Hotel by Stephanie Wrobel
Welcome to The Hitchcock Hotel! Book your stay and plan for a weekend of suspense at Alfred Smettle’s twisted hotel, perfect for die-hard Hitchcock fans.
When the owner of the Hitchcockian themed hotel invites old friends for a getaway, it promises to be a weekend that they will not soon forget.
This Cursed House by Del Sandeen
In this Southern gothic horror debut from Del Sandeen, a young Black woman in 1960s Chicago leaves her life behind for a job with the eccentric Duchon family in New Orleans. What was supposed to be a fresh start takes a sinister turn as Jemma starts uncovering the dark secrets of her new employers.
The Queen by Nick Cutter
It’s time for the latest spine-tingling read from the acclaimed author of the BookTok sensation The Troop. In this chilling novel, a young woman embarks on a harrowing search for her missing best friend, uncovering disturbing clues that point to a dark and sinister force at play.
American Rapture by CJ Leede
In the wake of a devastating outbreak, America has turned into an apocalyptic wasteland where the undead roam freely. However, these zombies are not driven by a hunger for brains but rather by feral, lustful instincts.
Coup de Grâce by Sofia Ajram
If your worst nightmare is being trapped in a subway station labyrinth, you’ll want to keep the lights on when reading Sofia Ajram’s psychological horror.
House of Bone and Rain by Gabino Iglesias
House of Bone and Rain is a pulse-pounding paranormal horror novel from the bestselling author of The Devil Takes You Home. It explores the bonds of friendship, the lengths people will go to exact vengeance, and the dangers that come when the storms roll in.
Don’t Let the Forest In by C.G. Drews
In CG Drews’ chilling debut, high school senior Andrew Perrault discovers his darkest escape in the form of twisted fairytales. He writes them for the one person who anchors him to reality – artist Thomas Rye. But when the monsters from Thomas’s drawings materialize with a thirst for blood, Andrew’s promise to do anything for his friend is put to the ultimate test.
Fang Fiction by Kate Stayman-London
In this spooky vampire romance, a bibliophile learns that the characters from her favorite vampire series, Blood Feud, are real, and the enigmatic villain needs her help.