A Selection of Horror Books Released, 27 Apr to 3 May 2025
Themes: Supernatural, psychological, creature, urban legend, and vampire horror
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Table of Contents
The Connections We Keep – Pauline Yates
Horror collection
Step into a world where the ties that bind – love, family, and memory – twist into something far more chilling, and discover what really lurks in the shadows of human connection.
This collection of short stories explores the intricate and often chilling ties that bind people together, whether through blood, love, or the strange and supernatural.
Each tale in this collection delves into the darker aspects of human connection, where fear and longing intertwine. From unsettling familial bonds to the eerie relationships people have with their memories and bodies, these stories confront the terrifying and inexplicable aspects of life.
A mother feels phantom pains as her daughter goes into labor; a dollhouse harbors sinister secrets; a dying man confronts the horrors of his last wish. In every story, the connections that once felt comforting or familiar warp into something far more unsettling.
Yet, there is beauty in these bonds, fragile and terrifying, they reveal deep truths about our humanity. This is a collection for those who find themselves drawn to the shadows, where fear is not just an emotion but a bond that ties us all together.
The Graveyard Club: Fresh Blood – R.L. Stine
Middle grade supernatural horror
Parker, Rhonda, Patti, and Trip investigate the mysterious disappearance of Parker and Rhonda’s dads.
The strange truth about what really happened 10 years ago will be uncovered as the ragtag group of teens unearth more eerie and terrifying secrets that they possibly could have imagined.
Graves End is indeed more than the sleepy little town it appeared to be!
Julie Chan is Dead – Liann Zhang
Psychological horror
A young woman steps into her deceased twin’s influencer life, only to discover dark secrets hidden behind her social media façade.
Julie Chan has nothing. Her twin sister has everything. Except a pulse.
Julie Chan, a supermarket cashier with nothing to lose, finds herself thrust into the glamorous yet perilous world of her late twin sister, Chloe VanHuusen, a popular influencer. Separated at a young age, the identical twins were polar opposites and rarely spoke, except for one viral video that Chloe initiated (Finding My Long-Lost Twin And Buying Her A House #EMOTIONAL).
When Julie discovers Chloe’s lifeless body under mysterious circumstances, she seizes the chance to live the life she’s always envied.
Transforming into Chloe is easier than expected. Julie effortlessly adopts Chloe’s luxurious influencer life, complete with designer clothes, a meticulous skincare routine, and millions of adoring followers. However, Julie soon realizes that Chloe’s seemingly picture-perfect life was anything but.
Haunted by Chloe’s untimely death and struggling to fit into the privileged influencer circle, Julie faces mounting challenges during a weeklong island retreat with Chloe’s exclusive group of influencer friends.
As events spiral out of control, Julie uncovers the sinister forces that may have led to her sister’s demise and realizes she might be the next target.
Killer Debt: An Anthology of Murder – Dianna Gunn
Horror collection
Have you ever wanted to die… in fiction?
Dianna Gunn asked the internet this question and over 30 people said yes. These are their stories.
Sacrificed to demons, killed by velociraptors, hacked to pieces by axe murderers, these are just a few of the deaths you’ll find within these pages. From the humorous to the horrific, this horror collection contains a murder for every reader.
Which one will be your favourite?
Polybius – Collin Armstrong
Urban legend horror
October, 1982. Forced to move to the quiet seaside town of Tasker Bay, the only thing on high schooler Andi’s mind is saving up enough money to return to her old stomping grounds in Silicon Valley. Her self-taught skills with all things electronic make her a perfect fit for a job at the dingy local arcade where she can tune out from life and bankroll her eventual escape.
Pining over the distant and aloof Andi is Ro, the son of Tasker Bay’s sheriff, who begins spending more time at the arcade. Despite promising herself she wouldn’t get attached to anyone in town, Andi finds herself opening up to the thoughtful, like-minded Ro.
When Polybius, a new bleeding-edge game of unknown origin arrives, the shop is suddenly overwhelmed with players fighting for time on the machine. Seemingly overnight, a virus-like epidemic grips Tasker Bay while a violent coastal storm rolls in, isolating it from the outside world.
People begin experiencing fits of anger, paranoia, and hallucinations; no one can be trusted. After a grisly act of violence goes unsolved, the town descends into chaos.
Is the arrival of this mysterious game and the disorder in Tasker Bay a coincidence?
Convinced the dire situation is somehow linked to Polybius, Andi and Ro desperately search for clues that might stop the spread before they, too, begin experiencing side effects.
Port Luck – Timothy King
Creature horror
Nearly eighty years ago, the town of Port Luck was a thriving community in the wilds of Alaska. That was until a series of unexplained deaths and disappearances forced the townspeople to abandon their home.
The town has since been re-inhabited, drawing in new residents and businesses. By all accounts, the town is thriving. Until a body is found on the outskirts of town, shattering the illusion of safety and security.
Sheriff Johnny Myers is tasked with investigating the grisly scene. What at first appears to be a random animal attack soon reveals itself to be something much more sinister. As the bodies pile up, Johnny digs into the town’s tragic past, searching for a way to stop the cycle of violence.
In the wake of the ever-growing death toll, Johnny is forced to face the truth. The stories were real. And it’s happening again.
Push! – Ruth Anna Evans (editor)
Childbirth horror anthology
In all of human experience, there is very little that holds more intimate horror than childbirth. Bodies are ravaged, minds are torn, and lives are caught in a precarious balance of hope and fear. In this anthology of seventeen authors, the horrors of childbirth are scalpel-sharp and womb-deep.
The stories in this anthology are painful and dark.
A surprising parasite deeply planted in its mother’s womb. A harrowing choice made by a mother with no options. Demon babies. Post-partum madness. Lifeblood lost.
The Staircase in the Woods – Chuck Wendig
Psychological horror
Five high school friends are bonded by an oath to protect one another no matter what.
Then, on a camping trip in the middle of the forest, they find something extraordinary: a mysterious staircase to nowhere.
One friend walks up, and never comes back down. Then the staircase disappears.
Twenty years later, the staircase has reappeared. Now the group returns to find the lost boy, and what lies beyond the staircase in the woods
Vampire Rites – D.A. Holmes
Vampire horror – Book 3 of Coming Out of the Coffin
Vladimir Radu finds himself as the head of the brand new Fang Society for American Vampires, an organization with the seemingly impossible task of introducing vampires to modern society.
And with leadership comes unexpected struggles. As Vlad has to contend with a world far more cutthroat than the vampires he is used to dealing with… politics!
Bringing change isn’t easy, and life as a figurehead forces new challenges onto the young vampire. Monotonous meetings, bickering employees, questioning how to ethically source blood, and a whole host of other troubles. While all Vlad wants to do is become closer to fellow vampire Twink, Andrei Ciobanu
But forces are gathering, and foes, both old and new, are once again trying to get in the way of Vlad getting a decent day’s rest in his coffin. There are rumors of a coalition of vampire hunters gathering with the simple goal of putting a stake through the heart of every sucker!
But the threats don’t end with mere humans. A mysterious vampire is carrying out twisted rites, creating vampire-human hybrids. Who is this new foe? And what is their connection to the Radu family?
For the Fang Society to succeed, Vlad will need more than his plucky attitude and sense of humor.
Published: 3 May 2025
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