13 Scariest Books of 2021

by Terry Miles

A twisty, timey-wimey roller coaster that morphs seamlessly from treasure hunt to conspiracy thriller to escape room. Full review >

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by Chuck Wendig

A grade-A, weirdly comforting, and familiar stew of domestic drama, slasher horror, and primeval evil. Full review >

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by Jeffrey Ford

A collection of wonderfully creepy gems in which each story goes its own way, to frightening effect. Full review >

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by Grady Hendrix

A bloody and grotesque but ultimately entertaining and inspiring take on horror movies, trauma, and self-determination. Full review >

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by Mariana Enríquez ; translated by Megan McDowell

Insidiously absorbing, like quicksand. Full review >

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by Daryl Gregory

Smart, original, and scary as hell. Full review >

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by Morowa Yejidé

Historic detail and mythic folklore forge a scary, thrilling vision of life along America's margins. Full review >

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by Courtney Gould

A complex and sophisticated thriller with haunting real-world connections. Full review >

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by Melissa Grey

A compelling and grim new entry into an evergreen genre. Full review >

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by Tiffany D. Jackson

Begs to be finished in one sitting, though maybe with the lights kept on. Full review >

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by Kate Alice Marshall

Beautifully haunting and sure to keep readers up all night. Full review >

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by Krystal Sutherland

A lush and darkly twisted modern fairy tale. Full review >

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by Diana Rodriguez Wallach

An eerie thriller emphasizing the power of inner strength. Full review >

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