The 13 Scariest Books Written This Year

by Stephen King

Vintage King: a pleasure for his many fans and not a bad place to start if you’re new to him. Full review >

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by Marie NDiaye ; translated by Jordan Stump

Part ghost story, part satiric horror, this gorgeously eerie book will keep you holding your breath even past the end. Full review >

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by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Fans of gothic classics like Rebecca will be enthralled as long as they don’t mind a heaping dose of all-out horror. Full review >

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by Andy Davidson

A stunning supernatural Southern gothic. Full review >

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by Talia Lavin

Righteous indignation meets techie magic to shine light on one of America’s most malignant warts. Full review >

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by Christina Lamb

A searing, absolutely necessary exposé of the uses of rape in recent wars and of global injustices to the survivors. Full review >

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by Jon Billman

A compassionate, sympathetic, and haunting book sure to make you think twice before stepping out into the wilderness alone. Full review >

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by Adam Cesare

A pulse-pounding thrill ride for retro-horror fans who are not faint of heart (or stomach). Full review >

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by Amy Tintera

A thrilling and worthy #MeToo story with frightening monsters of all kinds. Full review >

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by Lana Popovic

A lush and bloody historical thriller. Full review >

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by Daka Hermon

A chilling debut—like the Seeker, a tale that doesn’t let you go. Full review >

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by Allison Rushby

Crafted from shivery supernatural elements, this fable celebrates the power of empathy and forgiveness. Full review >

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by Daniel Kraus ; illustrated by Rovina Cai

Reflective children will revel in this thought-provoking world. Full review >

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