Here are the 10 best new horror books in 2024

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Hey, readers – you’ve come to the right place if you’re looking for the best horror books to get you in the mood this spooky season. With summer coming to an end, it’s time to trade in those sun-drenched romance novels for something darker – something that’ll send shivers down your spine. Spooky season is upon us, and you deserve one of the best horror books of the year to get you in the mood.

Don’t get us wrong, we’re huge fans of these classic horror thrillers. And don’t even get us started on Stephen King. But 2024 has blessed us with some of the best new horror books in years, and we can’t wait to sink our teeth into this new batch of scary stories.

From families mysteriously showing up at a couple’s door claiming they once lived there, only for things to take a terrifying turn, to spooky Twitch streams where confessing your darkest secret invites a demonic doppelgänger into your life, these are the best new horror books you need to read this season. More than just the flavor of the moment, this pick earned its place on the list by scaring readers to the bone and redefining what modern horror can be. Just take a look at the reader reviews on Amazon and Goodreads—they’re proof that these are the standout horror books of the year.

horror film by Paul Tremblay

$24 $30

In June 1993, a group of young filmmakers shot a disturbing arthouse horror film, horror filmof which only three scenes were released, but which nevertheless achieved cult status. Now, thirty years later, Hollywood is looking to remake the film, and the only surviving actor who played “The Thin Kid” is haunted by the tragic events on set. When he agrees to help remake the film, the line between reality and fiction becomes blurred and he is forced to confront the dark secrets hidden in the original. horror film is a chilling psychological masterpiece that builds to an unforgettable, unbelievable ending.

You like it darker: Stories by Stephen King

$19 $30

Stephen King, also known as the “King of Horror,” has released a new novel this year: You like it darkera collection of twelve short stories that are sure to draw you into the mortal realm. From tales of fate and mortality to the eerie corners of reality where anything can happen, King’s mastery of the short story form shines through. Each story, whether it is a sequel to Cujo or a mind-bending journey with a Vietnam veteran, is packed with his trademark blend of terror and exhilaration. King proves once again that his ability to surprise, scare and captivate remains unmatched – so if you like your stuff darker, you’re in for a treat.

Such beautiful skin by Tatiana Schlote-Bonne

$19

Although it’s scheduled for release in September, one of the new horror books we’re looking forward to this season comes from Tatiana Schlote-Bonne. Viv isn’t known for her honesty, but she’s not lying about the evil doppelgänger stalking her in the ultra-thrilling new novel Such beautiful skin. After a summer of guilt over the accident that killed her sister, Viv returns to Twitch streaming, hoping that success will atone for her sins. But when she confesses her secret to an NPC in a horror game, she accidentally summons a demonic Mimic. Now that no one believes her, she must face the consequences of her lies. Only Ash, a former victim of bullying, stands by her side.

Incidents around the house by Josh Malerman

$25 $28

In Incidents around the houseEight-year-old Bela’s family is her everything – especially her mother. But there is a sinister presence she calls “Other Mommy” who tirelessly asks, “Can I go into your heart?” As the eerie events escalate, Bela realizes her family could suffer if she doesn’t say yes. “Other Mommy” grows stronger and more impatient, while the cracks in her parents’ marriage threaten the security Bela relies on. This chilling, one-of-a-kind horror story delves into a family that is as haunted as her home.

Devil by Jennifer Thorne

$21 $28

In DevilAnna’s survival strategy for the Paces’ annual family vacation is simple: keep your head down and get through it. But when you’re the odd man out in a family where everyone else is in on the act – like her laid-back twin Benny or her domineering older sister Nicole – that’s easier said than done. This year’s destination is a remote villa in Monteperso, seemingly the perfect place to endure the family chaos. But when strange noises, eerie warnings from villagers and the villa’s violent past come to light, Anna realizes this vacation could be more dangerous than she ever imagined.

A sunny place for shady people: Stories by Mariana Enriquez

$26 $28

While it’s not quite Stephen King, another collection of spooky short stories is set for release in September: A sunny place for shady people by Mariana Enriquez. Set in Argentina, Enriquez’s twelve fascinating stories explore the lives of ordinary people, particularly women, whose worlds fall apart when they encounter the terrifying and surreal. From a ghost-ridden neighborhood to a run-down hotel haunted by a tragic spirit, Enriquez blurs the line between reality and the supernatural in a way that is both hypnotic and unsettling. Translated by award-winning Megan McDowell, this collection masterfully blends the literary with the horrific, proving why Enriquez is a rising star in contemporary fiction.

We lived here by Marcus Kliewer

$19 $29

If you’re looking for another thrilling read, this one is sure to give you sleepless nights: Charlie and Eve, a young queer couple renovating houses, can’t believe their luck when they snag an old house in a quaint neighborhood. But when a man shows up with his family, claiming they used to live there, and asks for a quick tour, things take a dark turn. Eve, always eager to please, lets them in—but her house descends into chaos. A child goes missing, ghostly figures appear in the basement, and the family refuses to leave. When Charlie mysteriously disappears, Eve begins to doubt her own sanity. Is the house cursed, or is Eve losing her mind?

I was a teenage slasher by Jones Stephen Graha

$21

Here’s another movie you should definitely watch this season. In 1989 Lamesa, Texas, a small town where oil, cotton and gossip drive society, Tolly Driver and his best friend Amber try to survive in the teenage wasteland. They have always stuck together, outsiders in a place that doesn’t know what to do with being different. But one night at a party at Deek Masterton’s house, everything goes horribly wrong. A gruesome series of murders turns Tolly’s world upside down and makes him realize that some murderers are made, some are born, and some are just unlucky enough to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Small town horror by Ronald Malfi

$13 $28

Andrew Larimer thought he had left Kingsport behind for good, building a new life in New York City with a thriving legal career and a baby on the way. But a phone call in the middle of the night brings him back to his dilapidated childhood home and the old friends he left behind. Together, they will face the dark secret they have buried for twenty years – a secret that is far from extinct in a city with its own haunted past.

Compound fraction by Andrew Joseph White

$20

We have another one for you later this season: Compound fractiona wild Appalachian thriller that’s as raw as it is political. It follows Miles Abernathy, a trans autistic teenager who, after coming out to his parents, sneaks off with evidence that could finally expose the corrupt sheriff tearing his town apart. But when he’s nearly beaten to death by the sheriff’s son, Miles is forced into a deadly game rooted in his family’s past. Haunted by ghosts and hunted by the living, he must decide if he’s willing to risk everything to end the cycle of violence. This film is not for the faint of heart, but perfect for anyone willing to fight for a better world.

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