Don’t miss the best new horror from the past month, hand-picked by our editors! Check out this month’s horror picks — which include a New York Times bestselling collection inspired by Stephen King’s The Stand, a terrifying page-turner set in 18th-century Mexico, and more!

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	‘Gothic horror meets the glitz of 21st-century Los Angeles’ (Kirkus Reviews) WHY IT’S READWORTHY: Set in a labyrinthine mansion full of secrets Dayna is hired to gather a group of renowned influencers under one luxurious roof. When one goes missing… Well, that’s just great content, right? “Incisive social satire… A funny, dark look at the new creator economy” (Town & Country) One of Literary Hub’s Most Anticipated Books of 2025 Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers If you love Stephen King’s classic The Stand, don’t miss this anthology set in his memorable world WHY IT’S READWORTHY: An instant New York Times bestseller with an introduction from the master of horror himself Apocalyptic stories from top genre writers like Paul Tremblay, Tananarive Due, S. A. Cosby, and Josh Malerman “An incredible achievement that manages to expand, enrich, and improve its source material” (Library Journal starred review) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers With one look, Thea knows — her newborn baby is a monster WHY IT’S READWORTHY: As her unnaturally hungry little girl grows, Thea’s own unpleasant childhood memories resurface… “Dazzlingly dark and strange and furious… Rachel Eve Moulton is always a must-read!” (Nat Cassidy, author of When the Wolf Comes Home) This twisted take on familial duty and legacy glitters with black humor Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers ‘One of the most rewarding pieces of horror fiction you’re likely to find this year’ (Paste) WHY IT’S READWORTHY: In 18th-century Mexico, a demon awakens in the depths of a silver mine — and quickly takes hold of a young woman A Bram Stoker Award–winning author presents an atmospheric tale of possession mixed with an entrancing romance “With every book, Isabel Cañas asserts jaw-dropping peerlessness at her craft… Her best and most brutal work yet” (Olivie Blake, author of The Atlas Six) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers Slip back to the 2000s with this fun-filled supernatural chiller! WHY IT’S READWORTHY: Stranger Things fans should grab this “fun, nostalgic horror tale” (Booklist) Library clerk Piper notices something dark and unsettling about a new girl in town… Publishers Weekly praises this “inventive” read’s fresh premise and intriguing central puzzle Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers ‘Ahlborn is horror’s next superstar’ (Richard Chizmar) WHY IT’S READWORTHY: After grieving mother Isla takes in a mysterious orphan, peculiar anomalies begin to occur This bone-chilling read examines the ways loss can haunt us — and the ways more monstrous things can, too “A fresh take on a classic horror trope… Ahlborn’s writing is all-consuming” (Library Journal) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers Stephen King says this ‘mindblower’ is perfect for fans of The Twilight Zone WHY IT’S READWORTHY: As hundreds of pilots around the country heed mysterious warnings not to fly, a teenager makes a strange discovery tied to decades-old military experiments A dual-timeline read that blends Cold War mystery with modern-day terror “It’s smart, inventive, breathlessly paced, and most importantly, humane” (Paul Tremblay) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers Ronny has an insatiable desire for flesh. Will it be her salvation or her destruction? WHY IT’S READWORTHY: A coming-of-age story that explores generational trauma and adolescent rage, “this one hits hard” (Publishers Weekly starred review) “The novel’s bloodcurdling conclusion will leave readers with a lasting sense of satisfaction” (Monika Kim, author of The Eyes Are the Best Part) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers This ‘sharp, scary read’ (Booklist starred review) draws on Filipino history and folklore WHY IT’S READWORTHY: In the Philippines in the 1980s, Josephine’s games with a childhood friend become life-and-death “A wonderfully fresh take on gothic horror that should win the author a legion of fans” (Publishers Weekly starred review) It all unfolds at a strange and sinister house by the sea… Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: