If you’re looking for more creepy tales, check out psychological thrillers for fall, 15 of the most terrifying books, horror books by authors of color, 18 diverse YA horror books, 10 eco horror novels, and Indigenous horror books. Urban fantasy unlike you’ve ever seen it. This incredible debut by my friend David Slayton is the start of a fantasy series full of trailer park wizards, unearthly possessions, and all-too-real family drama you won’t be able to get enough of. If you’re a fan of Bardugo from her YA fantasy series, make sure you look up some of the trigger warnings and gory details on this one first. Not only is it fully adult, it ranks high on the yikes and ick factors, too. I loved it despite all of that, but don’t go into it without knowing what you’re in for. Sharp and voicey, Emily M. Danforth’s adult debut is a thriller of immense proportions, one that will keep you turning page after page until you can see the horrifying conclusion through. Jones is described as “the Jordan Peele of horror literature” so you know this is going to be hauntingly good.
