Top new horror books out this week: 31 Aug - 6 Sep 2025
Last updated:
September 6, 2025
This week featuring new releases by Andrea Catalano, Angeline Boulley, Joe Hart, Charlie N. Holmberg, Elisenda Solsona, K.J. Parker, Debbie Cassidy, Brian McAuley, Robert W. Chambers, Arthur Machen, Diana Rodriguez Wallach and many more.
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The First Witch of Boston by Andrea Catalano
A gripping and intimate novel based on the true story of Margaret Jones, the first woman to be found guilty of witchcraft in seventeenth-century Massachusetts.Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1646. Thomas and Margaret Jones arrive from England to build a life in the New World. Though of differing temperaments, cautious Thomas and fiery Margaret, a healer, are bound by a love that has lasted decades...romance · historical-fiction · fiction · historical · witches-wizards · fantasy · spooky · season-autumn · female-mc · gothic -
![Sisters in the Wind by Angeline Boulley]()
Sisters in the Wind by Angeline Boulley
From the instant New York Times bestselling author of Firekeeper’s Daughter and Warrior Girl Unearthed comes a daring new mystery about a foster teen claiming her heritage on her own terms.Ever since Lucy Smith’s father died five years ago, “home” has been more of an idea than a place. She knows being on the run is better than anything waiting for her as a “ward of the state...young-adult · indigenous-mc · contemporary · fiction · thriller · horror · orphans · family · crime · poc-mc -
![Wyndclyffe by Joe Hart]()
Wyndclyffe by Joe Hart
The mysteries of a remote estate lead a young woman down a twisted path in this gripping gothic thriller from the Edgar Award–winning author of Or Else. After a car accident took the lives of both her parents, Mira Caine's transition to adulthood was hard and fast... -
![The Shattered King by Charlie N. Holmberg]()
The Shattered King by Charlie N. Holmberg
A captive healer and a mysterious prince are drawn to each other in the midst of war and magic in a beguiling dark fantasy by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Charlie N. Holmberg.The kingdom of Cansere is on the brink of war. Young men are conscripted from their homes, and a royal decree from the queen has made healing the only legal form of craftlock... -
![Mammalia by Elisenda Solsona]()
Mammalia by Elisenda Solsona
En un futuro asolado por volcanes siempre en erupción, lluvia de ceniza y tormentas de granizo cada vez más violentas, en el que una extraña alteración en el útero de las mujeres ha generado graves problemas de fertilidad a nivel global y el estado ejerce un control absoluto sobre la natalidad y sus cuerpos, una joven decide investigar sus orígenes, saber quién fue antes de ser adoptada cuando... -
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![Making History by K.J. Parker]()
Making History by K.J. Parker
In K. J. Parker's new whip-smart dark fantasy, a group of scholars must do the impossible for a ruthless king. The cost of refusal, of course, is death.History isn't truth, it's propaganda.Seeking war with his neighbor, the tyrannical ruler of Aelia convenes several of his kingdom's professors for a chat...fantasy · fiction · historical-fiction · historical · dark-academia · action-adventure · dystopia · dark · horror · urban-fantasy -
![Damned and Broken Gods by Debbie Cassidy]()
Damned and Broken Gods by Debbie Cassidy
Destiny cannot be forged until it is chosen.As the gods continue to fight their eternal war, they have no clue that another one is brewing. One much closer to home than they could ever realise...romance · action-adventure · friendship · fantasy · family · gods · demons · myths · slow-burn · paranormal -
![Breathe In, Bleed Out by Brian McAuley]()
Breathe In, Bleed Out by Brian McAuley
It's a Midsommar night's Scream in this blood-soaked thriller set at a remote healing retreat from horror author Brian McAuley.Hannah has been running from her demons ever since she emerged from a harrowing wilderness trip without her fiancé. No one knows exactly what happened the day Ben died, and Hannah would like to keep it that way..horror · fiction · suspense · slasher · serial-killers · spooky · mystery · humor · folk-horror · rural -
![The Necronomicon: Tales of Eldritch Horror from the Masters of the Genre by Robert W. Chambers, Arthur Machen, Lafcadio Hearn, H.P. Lovecraft]()
The Necronomicon: Tales of Eldritch Horror from the Masters of the Genre by Robert W. Chambers, Arthur Machen, Lafcadio Hearn, H.P. Lovecraft
Unspeakable evils, elder gods, and forgotten terrors haunt the pages within this volume. Whether telling of the emergence of the tentacled Cthulhu in "The Call of Cthulhu" or the rise of an ancient pagan deity in "The Great God Pan", the stories found here are the stuff of nightmares.This collection includes the brilliant and horrifying tales from:• H. P. Lovecraft• Robert E... -
![The Silenced by Diana Rodriguez Wallach]()
The Silenced by Diana Rodriguez Wallach
Welcome To The FarmHazel Perez thought her school project on the abandoned Oakwell Farms School for Girls—or "The Farm" as it’s known to locals—would be just another assignment. But when a late-night research trip ends with her falling unconscious, she reawakens with a desire for revenge that isn't her own. Desperate to free herself from these sudden violent urges, Hazel begins to investigate...horror · young-adult · mystery · dark-academia · supernatural · gothic · fiction · female-author · spooky · law-enforcement -
![The Nightmare Bride: A Gothic Romantasy Standalone by Shaylin Gandhi]()
The Nightmare Bride: A Gothic Romantasy Standalone by Shaylin Gandhi
He’s planning their wedding. She’s planning his funeral.Life in a remote, storm-wracked swamp isn’t all bad—Harlowe has a crumbling manor to call home, thread to patch her dresses (again), and almost enough to eat. Sure, the eldritch storms that sweep the bayou inflict hallucinatory nightmares on everyone in their path, but Harlowe would never dream of leaving...romance · fantasy · gothic · enemies-to-lovers · paranormal · fiction · steamy · arranged-marriage · horror · grumpy-sunshine -
![Above by Brea Lamb]()
Above by Brea Lamb
Everything that ever was and ever will be, came from the stars.On Dajahim, magic is awarded to those who earn it—who entertain and please the stars. Nova Tershetta was lucky enough to have her prayers answered, and she is now the first person in her known bloodline to possess magic. But all things come with a cost...romance · fantasy · enemies-to-lovers · dark · dark-fantasy · dark-academia · magic · love-triangle · political-intrigue · slow-burn -
![Spider to the Fly by J.H. Markert]()
Spider to the Fly by J.H. Markert
A true crime author helps in a desperate hunt for a killer in this dark and twisted thriller from the deviously inventive horror author that Peter Farris calls the “clear heir to Stephen King.”Perfect for fans of cat and mouse serial killer thrillers like The Butcher and the Wren and The Jigsaw Man...horror · crime · fiction · true-crime · serial-killers · mystery · thriller · psychological · supernatural · ghosts -
![Blackwarden by Ciara Hartford]()
Blackwarden by Ciara Hartford
Rosalin Greene knows one thing for sure: the Dark Fae are monsters.When her younger sister is selected to be the town’s sacrifice to the Dark Fae Rosalin volunteers in her place. She’s dragged to a creepy mansion where she’s completely surrounded by magic for the first time in her life and left with nothing but the Gatehouse and its secretive Gatekeeper, Keres, as company...romance · fantasy · fae · slow-burn · paranormal · forced-proximity · dark · dark-fantasy · young-adult · magic -
![The Shadows of Stars by Samantha Amstutz]()
The Shadows of Stars by Samantha Amstutz
Description coming...romance · fantasy · fae · university · dystopia · sword-sorcery · fiction · horror · classics · dark -
![Little Author by S.K. Pryntz]()
Little Author by S.K. Pryntz
Roux Pattel was locked away for life. The Maestro. Silent, deadly, infamous. But years behind bars had made him fade into the shadows. I took his story and twisted it into my dark, seductive fiction. My books made me rich, adored, and beloved. I never imagined my muse would ever walk free. But now he’s out. And the depraved sin I wrote for just my own pages feels too real...romance · dark · serial-killers · horror · stalking · psychological · mlm · enemies-to-lovers · steamy · suspense -
![Exposed by Audrey Rush]()
Exposed by Audrey Rush
The doctor wants to control me.I’m always searching for where I belong, but when I learn about my mother’s murder, I find my new justice.Dr. Ambrose killed my mother, and I’m determined to kill him.As I disguise myself as his newest patient, he shows me how much I love being objectified, degraded, and used...romance · horror · dark · age-gap · abuse · steamy · forced-proximity · sexual-assault · incest · substance-abuse -
![Horns of Wicked Ebony by Lacey Lehotzky]()
Horns of Wicked Ebony by Lacey Lehotzky
In the midst of war, love does not heal—it hunts. After surviving the brutal war camp and unraveling the cruel truths at the heart of Demon society, Assyria emerges not just as Rokath’s mate—but as a spark lit beneath centuries of carefully shaped stories. Assyria, the Imposter. A symbol of change. A symbol of hope. Veiled priestesses now bear swords. Forgotten daughters now wield power... -
![Season of Fear by Emily Cooper]()
Season of Fear by Emily Cooper
18-year-old Ilse Odenwald dreams of being afraid.In her village, fearfulness is next to godliness. The women of the village feed their terror to an ancient Saint. In return, it protects them from the monsters of the Hexenwald—the horror-filled forest on their doorstep. Born unfearing, Ilse has felt like an outsider all her life. When the Saint discovers Ilse's divergence, it levels a threat...horror · fantasy · young-adult · lgbtq · wlw · fiction · sword-sorcery · abuse · monsters · female-mc -
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![Writhe: Wellard Asylum Series by K.T. Maddan]()
Writhe: Wellard Asylum Series by K.T. Maddan
They call it therapy. I call it torment.The Doctor says I’m sick, that the nightmares in my head must be untangled with his help. He’s the one who introduced me to Theo, my protector, my tormentor, my everything. Together, they pushed me past my limits, shattering every boundary I thought I had. But something feels wrong.In this asylum, there’s no escape—from the pain, the desire, or the madness...dark · horror · reverse-harem · mfm · abuse · dystopia · young-adult · steamy · captivity · love-triangle -
![The Demon's Collar by Lyra Sterling]()
The Demon's Collar by Lyra Sterling
Catching a demon’s eye is ill-advised.Catching feelings for a demon? Calamitous.When Ero enters a cave with a ragged band of adventurers, she seeks only to find the elusive centuries-old book a Temple Mother claimed would help her unravel the mystery of her lineage. Instead, she emerges as the party’s sole survivor…wearing a demon’s compulsion collar to boot... -
![Raven Rebel by Aly Hollis]()
Raven Rebel by Aly Hollis
**Best-selling cozy fantasy author Aly Hollis brings a gothic fantasy full of lush atmosphere and unforgettable inhuman characters.**Meara is content to forage for medicinal herbs in the quiet of Sablewood forest, far from the bustle of her rural village. Her sister, Brenna, is the opposite, a bright, curious social butterfly... -
![Baroness of the Eastern Seaboard by C.S. Humble]()
Baroness of the Eastern Seaboard by C.S. Humble
In a world governed by steel and smoke, Larry Cornish and Sven Erickson live by the code of the Gunfighters Guild — an elite order of twenty-five deadly gunfighters, each marked by a numbered Silver Pin, where becoming the One Pin is everything, and nothing is allowed to stop the gunfighter game... -
![Of Nightmares & Fire by Blake Gallows]()
Of Nightmares & Fire by Blake Gallows
The darkness is eternal; the vast expanse of unexplainable umbra swallows me whole. It’s how they always start. The nightmares that have haunted me for as long as I can remember—they don’t relent. They chase me into the shadows of sleep, and when I’m awake, a new kind of nightmare lives... -
![House of Hearts by Skyla Arndt]()
House of Hearts by Skyla Arndt
Solving her best friend's murder means infiltrating a secret society, resisting a forbidden love, and running from a vengeful ghost in this sophomore novel by the author of Together We Rot.Violet Harper knows her best friend was murdered. Even if everyone else has labeled her death a “freak accident,” Vi is sure she’d been trying to tell her something right before she died...horror · dark-academia · young-adult · fantasy · gothic · paranormal · mystery · murder · romance · fiction -
![The Chambermaids by Leigh M. Hall]()
The Chambermaids by Leigh M. Hall
Claymore Award Winner for Best Southern GothicWilbur and Elouise Saxton are forced to move south after losing their fortune following the Civil War. Hot-headed Wilbur was not happy about the adjustment, but his wife is glad to finally return to her home state. At least she was until they arrive at the home her late uncle left her, and find it in much despair... -
![A Blood as Bright as the Moon by Andrea Morstabilini]()
A Blood as Bright as the Moon by Andrea Morstabilini
A vampire, desperately torn between worlds, is hunted down by a secret society bent on his destruction, in this elegiac and unsettling queer gothic horror, perfect for fans of T. Kingfisher and Silvia Moreno-Garcia.Frankenstein, Germany...
