Halloween is right around the corner and there’s no better time to pick up a book that delivers chills and thrills—with a side of adventure, mystery, and magic. From haunted houses to dark cults and mischievous monsters, these books are perfect for getting into the spooky spirit!
Masters of Death by Olivie Blake
In Masters of Death, Olivie Blake conjures a world where a real estate agent happens to be a vampire, and her current listing is haunted by a very stubborn ghost. With a death god now tangled up in the house’s affairs, this book skillfully blends wit, horror, and otherworldly beings. A perfect pick for readers who want both spooky and humorous vibes this season!
Starling House by Alix E. Harrow
In Starling House, Alix E. Harrow invites readers into a crumbling mansion filled with secrets and shadows. When Opal, a determined young woman desperate to escape her circumstances, takes a job at Starling House, she quickly discovers that the house is alive with its own dark magic. A moody, spellbinding tale that captures the gothic feel of cursed places and lingering spirits. Out now in paperback!
Craft: Stories I Wrote for the Devil by Ananda Lima
Craft is a chilling collection of short stories where the boundaries between the mundane and the supernatural blur. Each story in this anthology weaves dark and haunting tales that explore our deepest fears, human desires, and the inescapable pull of the unknown. With eerie, atmospheric prose, Lima’s Craft is the perfect companion for a night of unsettling reading.
The Witch’s Compendium of Monsters by Genoveva Dimova
Genoveva Dimova’s The Witch’s Compendium of Monsters duology, inspired by Slavic folklore, is the perfect read for Halloween season. Beginning with Foul Days, this fast-paced fantasy is packed with dark magic, mythical creatures, and eerie battles that bring a chilling atmosphere perfect for fans of The Witcher and Naomi Novik. The world Dimova creates is teeming with witches, monsters, and dangerous secrets, making it an ideal spooky read. With the highly anticipated conclusion, Monstrous Nights, out now, there’s no better time to dive into this haunting tale of witches and dark creatures!
Book of Night by Holly Black
In Book of Night, Holly Black introduces us to Charlie Hall, a con artist trying to distance herself from her dangerous past of manipulating shadows for the elite. But when Charlie is drawn back into the dark world of shadow magic, she finds herself entangled in a conspiracy far more perilous than she ever imagined. This is a gritty and sinister tale perfect for fans of dark urban fantasy with a supernatural twist.
The Legacy of Arniston House by T. L. Huchu
The spellbinding fourth installment in the Edinburgh Nights series, The Legacy of Arniston House, follows Ropa Moyo as she faces her darkest challenge yet. After leaving her Scottish magical roots behind to work for the English Sorcerer Royal, Ropa’s world crumbles when she learns a devastating secret about her Gran. Rushing home, she finds her grandmother murdered and herself the prime suspect. Now, entangled in the sinister schemes of a cult determined to resurrect an ancient power, Ropa must use all her magical skills and wits to stop the ritual and clear her name. Out on 11/12/2024!
