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When the Reckoning Comes: A Novel
by LaTanya McQueen"LaTanya McQueen's When The Reckoning Comes is so deliciously uncomfortable there were moments where I had to put the book down, take a deep breath, and like Mira, its protagonist, urge myself to go further. This is a novel, like Octavia Butler's Kindred, that reminds its readers that as long as people don't acknowledge how much of the past still shapes the present, it will bring its whips, its hatchets, and fists to make us learn." — Megan Giddings, author of LakewoodA haunting novel about a black woman who returns to her hometown for a plantation wedding and the horror that ensues as she reconnects with the blood-soaked history of the land and the best friends she left behind.More than a decade ago, Mira fled her small, segregated hometown in the south to forget. With every mile she traveled, she distanced herself from her past: from her best friend Celine, mocked by their town as the only white girl with black friends; from her old neighborhood; from the eerie Woodsman plantation rumored to be haunted by the spirits of slaves; from the terrifying memory of a ghost she saw that terrible day when a dare-gone-wrong almost got Jesse—the boy she secretly loved—arrested for murder.But now Mira is back in Kipsen to attend Celine’s wedding at the plantation, which has been transformed into a lush vacation resort. Mira hopes to reconnect with her friends, and especially, Jesse, to finally tell him the truth about her feelings and the events of that devastating long-ago day.But for all its fancy renovations, the Woodsman remains a monument to its oppressive racist history. The bar serves antebellum drinks, entertainment includes horrifying reenactments, and the service staff is nearly all black. Yet the darkest elements of the plantation’s past have been carefully erased—rumors that slaves were tortured mercilessly and that ghosts roam the lands, seeking vengeance on the descendants of those who tormented them, which includes most of the wedding guests. As the weekend unfolds, Mira, Jesse, and Celine are forced to acknowledge their history together, and to save themselves from what is to come.
When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears
by Kersten Hamilton"Buy this novel for readers of Franny Billingsley and Dia Calhoun as well as fans of urban fantasy."-- Kirkus Reviews, starred review of Tyger Tyger: The Goblin Wars, Book One Locked doors are opening, and magical creatures are tumbling through mysterious portals from Mag Mell, the world-between-worlds, into the streets of Chicago. Meanwhile, the romance between seventeen-year-old Teagan, who is part goblin, and the alluring bad boy Finn Mac Cumhaill is heating up . . . which is awkward, to say the least, considering he is bound by a family curse to fight goblins his entire life. Celtic mythology, adventure, and paranormal romance fuse in the electrifying finale of the critically acclaimed Goblin Wars trilogy. and the Wylltsons find themselves caught in a trap. Mab and Fear Doirich are back together again, and they are angry. As her loved ones begin to die, Teagan realizes that she must return to Mag Mell and fight to set things right and save those who remain. . . . But can she destroy the Dark Man and his minions and release Finn from his curse before it's too late?
When the Storm Breaks
by Heather LowellWhen Claire stumbles across a murder in progress, she drops her purse and runs away. The next day she wakes in a hospital with no memory of the crime, but the killer knows who she is, and wants Claire as his next victim. Claire teams up with a handsome police detective and together they try to find the murderer before he finds them.
When the Wind Blows
by James PattersonFrannie O'Neill is a young and talented veterinarian living in Colorado. Devastated by the mysterious murder of her husband, David, a local doctor, Frannie throws herself into her work. It is not long before another bizarre murder occurs and Kit Harrison, a troubled and unconventional FBI agent, arrives on her doorstep. Late one night, near the woods of her animal hospital, Frannie stumbles upon a strange, astonishing phenomenon that will change the course of her life for ever . . . Her name is Max. With breathtaking energy, eleven-year-old Max leads Frannie and Kit to uncover one of the most diabolical and inhuman plots of modern science.(P)2012 Headline Digital
When the Wind Blows
by John SaulThe children were waiting. Waiting for centuries. Waiting for someone to hear their cries. Now nine-year-old Christine Lyons has come to live in the house on the hill -- the house where no children have lived for fifty years. Now little Christie will sleep in the old-fashioned nursery on the third floor. Now Christie's terror will begin.From the Paperback edition.
When the Wolf Comes Home
by Nat CassidyNat Cassidy, author of the acclaimed horror Mary, returns with When the Wolf Comes Home, an unabashed, adrenaline-fueled pop horror thriller where the darkest fears can become reality.A USA Today bestseller!“Get your claws into this one, horror fiends. It's terrific. . . . Sink your teeth into a classic.”—Stephen King“A crazy-good, balls-to-the-wall horror novel . . . it’s full throttle from the first pages.” —Joe Hill“This is the kind of great, big, epic horror novel we got back in the '80s that came out swinging for the fences and left everything on the field. Welcome back, you shaggy, bloody monster of a book!” —Grady HendrixBest Books of 2025—VultureThe 25 Best and Most Anticipated Horror Books of 2025—Men's HealthMost Anticipated Horror of 2025—Paste Magazine, LitHubOne night, Jess, a struggling actress, finds a five-year-old runaway hiding in the bushes outside her apartment. After a violent, bloody encounter with the boy's father, she and the boy find themselves running for their lives.As they attempt to evade the boy's increasingly desperate father, Jess slowly comes to a horrifying understanding of the butchery that follows them—the boy can turn his every fear into reality.And when the wolf finally comes home, no one will be spared.Other Books by Nat CassidyMary, an Awakening of TerrorNestlingsAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
When Things Get Dark: Stories inspired by Shirley Jackson
by Joyce Carol Oates Karen Heuler Elizabeth Hand Benjamin PercyA chilling anthology in tribute to the genius of Shirley Jackson, collecting today&’s best horror writers. Featuring Joyce Carol Oates, Josh Malerman, Paul Tremblay, Richard Kadrey, Stephen Graham Jones, Elizabeth Hand and more.A collection of new and exclusive short stories inspired by, and in tribute to, Shirley Jackson. Shirley Jackson is a seminal writer of horror and mystery fiction, whose legacy resonates globally today. Chilling, human, poignant and strange, her stories have inspired a generation of writers and readers. This anthology, edited by legendary horror editor Ellen Datlow, will bring together today&’s leading horror writers to offer their own personal tribute to the work of Shirley Jackson. Featuring Joyce Carol Oates, Josh Malerman, Carmen Maria Machado, Paul Tremblay, Richard Kadrey, Stephen Graham Jones, Elizabeth Hand, Kelly Link, Cassandra Khaw, Karen Heuler, Benjamin Percy, John Langan, Laird Barron, Jeffrey Ford, M. Rickert, Seanan McGuire, Gemma Files, and Genevieve Valentine.
When Villains Rise (Market of Monsters #3)
by Rebecca SchaefferDexter meets Victoria Schwab in this dark and compelling fantasy about a girl who is determined to take down the black market once and for all in the conclusion to the trilogy that started with the critically acclaimed Not Even Bones.Nita finally has Fabricio, the boy who betrayed her to the black market, within her grasp. But when proof that Kovit&’s a zannie—a monster who eats pain in order to survive—is leaked to the world, Nita must reevalute her plans. With enemies closing in on all sides, the only way out is for Nita and Kovit to take on the most dangerous man in the world: Fabricio&’s father. He protects the secrets of the monsters who run the black market. Stealing those secrets could be the one thing that stands between Nita and Kovit and certain death in the thrilling conclusion to the trilogy that began with the critically acclaimed Not Even Bones.
When We Dead Awaken
by John HoltA man is haunted by dreams of his dead brother who died tragically a year before. But these are not idle dreams, and soon, the man and his family must fight for their lives.
When We Were Animals
by Joshua GaylordA small, quiet Midwestern town, which is unremarkable save for one fact: when the teenagers reach a certain age, they run wild.When Lumen Fowler looks back on her childhood, she wouldn't have guessed she would become a kind suburban wife, a devoted mother. In fact, she never thought she would escape her small and peculiar hometown. When We Were Animals is Lumen's confessional: as a well-behaved and over-achieving teenager, she fell beneath the sway of her community's darkest, strangest secret. For one year, beginning at puberty, every resident "breaches" during the full moon. On these nights, adolescents run wild, destroying everything in their path.Lumen resists. Promising her father she will never breach, she investigates the mystery of her community's traditions and the stories erased from the town record. But the more we learn about the town's past, the more we realize that Lumen's memories are harboring secrets of their own.A gothic coming-of-age tale for modern times, When We Were Animals is a dark, provocative journey into the American heartland.
When Werewolves Attack: A Guide to Dispatching Ravenous Flesh-Ripping Beasts
by Del Howison&“Without a doubt the ultimate guide to werewolves&”—and survival tips for when the snarling shapeshifters go on the prowl (HorrorNews.net). The history of lycanthropes stretches back to man&’s beginnings. From cave drawings and tribal folklore to the Inquisition and the twentieth century, man&’s fascination with werewolves has never wavered. The field of study has been ripped wide open with new information uncovered daily. Now there is finally a book that covers all the diverse elements of these cursed but greatly misunderstood creatures. From the bloodstained history of Europe and into the New World, especially the United States, these creatures have been documented like no other. But there is also a need for practical information. When Werewolves Attack supplies just that type of insight. How do you detect a werewolf when they are in human form? What if a family member is a werewolf? How do you defend yourself from an attack, in terms of weaponry and fortification, whether you are inside or out in the woods? How do you escape from an attack of savage lycanthropes? Don&’t be caught flat-footed again. This is the field guide everybody needs to protect themselves and their family.
Where Angels Fear to Tread
by Sniegoski Thomas E.Six year-old Zoe York has been taken and her mother has come to Remy for help. She shows him crude, childlike drawings that she claims are Zoe's visions of the future, everything leading up to her abduction, and some beyond. Like the picture of a man with wings who would come and save her-a man who is an angel. Zoe's preternatural gifts have made her a target for those who wish to exploit her power to their own destructive ends. The search will take Remy to dark places he would rather avoid. But to save an innocent, Remy will ally himself with a variety of lesser evils-and his soul may pay the price. . . .
Where Are You Mr. Biggs?
by Nelson S. BondI didn't have to ask whom he meant. "Scrawny neck" would mean only one inmate of our void-perambulating asylum. Lancelot Biggs. Genius and crackpot, scarecrow and sage--and soon to become son-in-law of the skipper.
Where Black Stars Rise
by Nadia Shammas Marie Enger"Where Black Stars Rise boldly pushes the limits of what a comic can do. ...It's a gorgeous work. I loved it." —Trung Le Nguyen, author of The Magic FishNadia Shammas and Marie Enger's Where Black Stars Rise is an eldritch horror graphic novel that explores mental illness and diaspora, set in modern-day Brooklyn.Dr. Amal Robardin, a Lebanese immigrant and a therapist in training, finds herself out of her depth when her first client, Yasmin, a schizophrenic, is visited by a nightly malevolent presence that seems all too real.Yasmin becomes obsessed with Robert Chambers’ classic horror story collection The King in Yellow. Messages she finds in the book lead Yasmin to disappear, seeking answers she can’t find in therapy.Amal attempts to retrace her patient’s last steps—and accidentally slips through dimensions, ending up in Carcosa, realm of the King in Yellow. Determined to find her way out, Amal enlists the help of a mysterious guide.Can Amal save Yasmin? Or are they both trapped forever?“Strange is the night where black stars rise, and strange moons circle through the skies. But stranger still is lost Carcosa...” —From The King in Yellow by Robert W. ChambersAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Where Blood Runs Deep
by Edmund GlasbyA small village harbors big secrets in this spine-tingling novel of mystery and madness from the author of The Doppelgänger Deaths. When police fail to solve the disappearance of a young man, PI Patrick Haskell is called to investigate. Before he went missing, Reg Coombes, an avid historian, had been researching the existence of so-called “ghost villages”—old, deserted communities. One such village, Witherych, is said to be located close to the isolated hamlet of Marshwood, the location of Coombes’s last-known whereabouts. On the hunt for answers, Haskell travels undercover to Marshwood, using the alias Patrick Harley. But what begins as a routine investigation soon goes awry as Haskell’s questions are quickly met with the suspicion and hostility from the small community. While the residents of Marshwood instist Coombes returned to London, Haskell is convinced something more sinister is at play. As he digs deeper, Haskell soon discovers that the small-town community is not exactly what they seem . . . Drawn into a sordid tale of abduction and murder, Haskell realizes he’s only just begun to uncover the twisted secrets of the tiny village. “A gripping page-turner.” —Robert Foster, bestselling author of The Lunar Code
Where Darkness Blooms: A Novel
by Andrea HannahAndrea Hannah's Where Darkness Blooms is a supernatural thriller about an eerie town where the sunflowers whisper secrets and the land hungers for blood.The town of Bishop is known for exactly two things: recurring windstorms and an endless field of sunflowers that stretches farther than the eye can see. And women—missing women. So when three more women disappear one stormy night, no one in Bishop is surprised. The case is closed and their daughters are left in their dusty shared house with the shattered pieces of their lives. Until the wind kicks up a terrible secret at their mothers’ much-delayed memorial.With secrets come the lies each of the girls is forced to confront. After caring for the other girls, Delilah would like to move on with her boyfriend, Bennett, but she can’t bear his touch. Whitney has already lost both her mother and her girlfriend, Eleanor, and now her only solace is an old weathervane that seems to whisper to her. Jude, Whitney's twin sister, would rather ignore it all, but the wind kicks up her secret too: the summer fling she had with Delilah's boyfriend. And more than anything, Bo wants answers and she wants them now. Something happened to their mothers and the townsfolk know what it was. She’s sure of it.Bishop has always been a strange town. But what the girls don’t know is that Bishop was founded on blood—and now it craves theirs.
Where I End
by Sophie WhiteWinner of the Shirley Jackson Award, a modern gothic horror where a young woman falls into a dark obsession after a new artist and her baby arrive on her small Irish island.At night, my mother creaks. The house creaks along with her. Sometimes in the morning we find her in places. We never see her move. We just come upon her. Aoileann is cursed. She has no friends, never gone to school. She has never left this windswept craggy isle off the coast of Ireland. Her mother is cursed: a silent wreck Aoileann calls the &“bed-thing.&” Alongside her grandmother, Aoileann&’s days are an endless monotony of feeding, changing, and caring for the bed-thing. Their island seems cursed, whispering secrets only Aoileann hears. Then Rachel, a vivacious artist from the mainland, arrives with her colicky newborn. Rachel arouses yearnings Aoileann cannot fully comprehend. Soon, the unfolding of her mother&’s secret tragedy and Aoileann&’s pursuit of her own dark desires are both destined to unleash a maelstrom upon all three of their lives. Described by New York Times–bestselling author John Connolly as &“perhaps the finest Irish horror novel of the 21st century,&” Where I End is a modern Irish gothic that will pull readers into its undertow of family resentments and relentless obsession.
Where Ivy Dares to Grow: A Gothic Time Travel Love Story
by Marielle ThompsonMexican Gothic meets Outlander in this spellbinding, atmospheric timeslip debut novel, as a woman struggling with her mental health spends the winter with her cruel in-laws in their eerie, haunting manor that sweeps her back through time and into the arms of her fiancé's mysterious, alluring 19th century ancestor. Traveling to be with her fiancé&’s terminally ill mother in her last days, Saoirse Read expected her introduction to the family&’s ancestral home would be bittersweet. But the stark thrust of Langdon Hall against the cliff and the hundred darkened windows in its battered walls are almost as forbidding as the woman who lies wasting inside. Her fiancé&’s parents make no secret of their distaste for Saoirse, and their feelings have long since spread to their son. Or perhaps it is only the shadows of her mind suggesting she&’s unwelcome, seizing on her fears while her beloved grieves? As Saoirse takes to wandering the estate&’s winding, dreamlike gardens, overgrown and half-wild with neglect, she slips back through time to 1818. There she meets Theo Page, a man like her fiancé but softer, with all the charms of that gentler age, and who clearly harbors a fervent interest in her. As it becomes clear that Theo is her fiancé&’s ancestor, and the tenuous peace of Langdon Hall crumbles around her, Saoirse finds she&’s no longer sure which dreams and doubts belong to the present—and which might not be dreams at all . . . &“Rich, immersive, and heartachingly romantic.&” —B. R. Myers, bestselling author of A Dreadful Splendor&“Delivers all the hallmarks of a classic Gothic novel told in a lyrical and hauntingly beautiful new voice.&” —Hester Fox, author of A Lullaby for Witches&“The novel tugs at the heart, filled with yearning for a real love who sees you as you really are, and the journey to step from the shadows to the sun.&” —Kim Taylor Blakemore, author of The Deception&“Richly drawn and evocative…Marielle Thompson is a writer to watch!&” —Paulette Kennedy, author of Parting the Veil&“A story about love in its many forms—and the aches it sometimes brings. A Gothic daydream of a read!&” –Briana Una McGuckin, author of On Good Authority&“A story that is at once a haunting gothic novel, a swoon-worthy romantic tale, and an unflinching look at what it can be to live with mental illness.&” –Alyssa Palombo, author of The Spellbook of Katrina Van Tassel
Where Ivy Dares to Grow: Sneak Peek
by Marielle ThompsonBe one of the first to read this sneak preview sample edition!Mexican Gothic meets Outlander in a debut novel in which a woman struggling with her mental health spends the winter with her cruel in-laws in their eerie, haunting manor that sweeps her back through time and into the arms of her fiancé's mysterious, alluring ancestor in the 19th century.Traveling to be with her fiancé&’s terminally ill mother in her last days, Saoirse Read expected her introduction to the family's ancestral home would be bittersweet. But the stark thrust of Langdon Hall against the cliff and the hundred darkened windows in its battered walls are almost as forbidding as the woman who lies wasting inside. Her fiancé&’s parents make no secret of their distaste for Saoirse, and their feelings have long since spread to their son. Or perhaps it is only the shadows of her mind suggesting she&’s unwelcome, seizing on her fears while her beloved grieves?As Saoirse takes to wandering the estate&’s winding, dreamlike gardens, overgrown and half-wild with neglect, she slips back through time to 1818. There she meets Theo Page, a man like her fiancé but softer, with all the charms of that gentler age, and who clearly harbors a fervent interest in her. As it becomes clear that Theo is her fiancé&’s ancestor, and the tenuous peace of Langdon Hall crumbles around her, Saoirse finds she&’s no longer sure which dreams and doubts belong to the present—and which might not be dreams at all . . .Praise for WHERE IVY DARES TO GROW&“Where Ivy Dares to Grow delivers all the hallmarks of a classic Gothic novel told in a lyrical and hauntingly beautiful new voice.&” —Hester Fox, author of A Lullaby for Witches&“The novel tugs at the heart, filled with yearning for a real love who sees you as you really are, and the journey to step from the shadows to the sun.&” —Kim Taylor Blakemore, author of The Deception&“Richly drawn and evocative, Where Ivy Dares to Grow is a sophisticated and masterful tale […] I couldn't put this one down. Marielle Thompson is a writer to watch!&” —Paulette Kennedy, author of Parting the Veil
Where Monsters Lie
by Kyle StarksA brand-new meta-horror story that's Cabin in the Woods meets Tucker and Dale vs. Evil.Haven&’t you always wondered what slasher monsters—the masked home invasion family, the mindless unkillable monster, the serial killer trapped in a doll—what they do for those couple of years in-between their murder sprees? They&’re at Wilmhurst—a gated community in the middle of nowhere where they relax—or try to—until they get the call to go out and kill again.Connor Hayes survived his first slasher in summer camp. A handful of years later he barely escaped a psychopath who built torture puzzles for his victims. Since then he&’s been training and planning for running into these creatures again. He&’s a respected special agent. And now he knows where the monsters lie and he&’s planning for war.Collects Where Monsters Lie #1–#4.
Where Oblivion Dwells
by Laura Romo Lorena FrancoHorror, ghosts, mystery, crimes, romance, secrets, lies, extraordinary characters and the power of the supernatural will be the key pieces of this extraordinary story that will keep you on the edge until the very end. Ever since Tom Levy died in strange circumstances twelve years ago, Amy Campbell stopped being herself. At thirty-seven, she lives a quiet and calm life in Chelsea, London. She has no friends and she avoids all men that take an interest in her. She still remembers Tom's last words... mysterious and meaningless, right before he died. As if the visions he had had since he was a child had warned him of his imminent death. Tom still visits Amy in dreams... a fact that complicates her life irreparably. An intriguing story that will take you to the place WHERE OBLIVION DWELLS.
Where Oblivion Lives (Los Nefilim #1)
by T. FrohockA lyrical historical fantasy adventure, set in 1932 Spain and Germany, that brings to life the world of the novellas collected in Los Nefilim: Spanish Nephilim battling daimons in a supernatural war to save humankind.Born of daimon and angel, Diago Alvarez is a being unlike all others. The embodiment of dark and light, he has witnessed the good and the horror of this world and those beyond. In the supernatural war between angels and daimons that will determine humankind’s future, Diago has chosen Los Nefilim, the sons and daughters of angels who possess the power to harness music and light.As the forces of evil gather, Diago must locate the Key, the special chord that will unite the nefilim’s voices, giving them the power to avert the coming civil war between the Republicans and Franco’s Nationalists. Finding the Key will save Spain from plunging into darkness. And for Diago, it will resurrect the anguish caused by a tragedy he experienced in a past life.But someone—or something—is determined to stop Diago in his quest and will use his history to destroy him and the nefilim. Hearing his stolen Stradivarius played through the night, Diago is tormented by nightmares about his past life. Each incarnation strengthens the ties shared by the nefilim, whether those bonds are of love or hate . . . or even betrayal. To retrieve the violin, Diago must journey into enemy territory . . . and face an old nemesis and a fallen angel bent on revenge.
Where the Black Flowers Bloom
by Ronald L. SmithA gripping, richly imagined fantasy set in an alternate ancient African world in which a Black girl finds her power and saves her people from evil, by the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award-winning author of Black Panther: The Young Prince. In the land of Alkebulan, twelve-year-old Asha is an orphan, raised by Madame S, the proprietor of a traveling carnival. When Madame S is attacked by ghoulish creatures, she manages to tell Asha before she dies, “Seek the Underground Kingdom, where the black flowers bloom.”Asha doesn’t understand the mysterious words, but they launch her onto a page-turning quest to protect her people and stop an ancient evil. Along the way, she uncovers shocking secrets about the family she never knew and begins to find her place in the world as she discovers her own untapped powers.
Where the Dead Brides Gather
by Nuzo OnohA powerful Nigeria-set horror tale of possession, malevolent ghosts, family tensions, secrets and murder from the recipient of the Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement and &‘Queen of African Horror&’. For readers of Octavia Butler, Ben Okri and Koji Suzuki.Bata, a young girl tormented by nightmares, wakes up one night to find herself standing sentinel before her cousin&’s door. Her cousin is to get married the next morning, but only if she can escape the murderous attack of a ghost-bride, who used to be engaged to her groom.A supernatural possession helps Bata battle and vanquish the vengeful ghost bride, and following a botched exorcism, she is transported to Ibaja-La, the realm of dead brides. There, she receives secret powers to fight malevolent ghost-brides before being sent back to the human realm, where she must learn to harness her new abilities as she strives to protect those whom she loves.By turns touching and terrifying, this is vivid supernatural horror story of family drama, long-held secrets, possession, death - and what lies beyond.
Where the Dead Wait: A Novel
by Ally WilkesAn eerie, atmospheric Polar Gothic following a Victorian explorer in search of his lost shipmate and his own redemption—from the author of the &“vivid, immersive&” (The Guardian) horror novel All the White Spaces.William Day should be an acclaimed Arctic explorer. But after a failed expedition, in which his remaining men only survived by eating their dead comrades, he returned in disgrace. Thirteen years later, his second-in-command, Jesse Stevens, has gone missing in the same frozen waters. Perhaps this is Day&’s chance to restore his tarnished reputation by bringing Stevens—the man who&’s haunted his whole life—back home. But when the rescue mission becomes an uncanny journey into his past, Day must face up to the things he&’s done. Abandonment. Betrayal. Cannibalism. Aboard ship, Day must also contend with unwanted passengers: a reporter obsessively digging up the truth about the first expedition, as well as Stevens&’s wife, a spirit-medium whose séances both fascinate and frighten. Following a trail of cryptic messages, gaunt bodies, and old bones, their search becomes more and more unnerving, as it becomes clear that the restless dead are never far behind. Something is coming through.