10 Horror Novels Coming Out Today, July 9
From the new one from Chuck Tingle to a much-anticipated reprint from Nathaniel Benchley, there are some incredible horror novels coming out today, July 9 2024.
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It's hotter than the car from Cujo this week practically everywhere in North America. If ever there was a time to hole up inside with some AC and a good book, this would be it. Or maybe you're willing to brave the thalassophobia with a nice bloody beach read? Perhaps you've just gone straight-up nocturnal like one of Vincent Price's neighbors in The Last Man on Earth. Whatever your motivation, you'll likely find something to sink your fangs into on our list of new horror novels.
To help you beat the heat, here are 10 horror novels coming out this week, July 9, that we recommend.
10 Horror Novels Coming Out July 9
Bury Your Gays - Chuck Tingle (Nightfire)
From Chuck Tingle, author of the USA Today bestselling Camp Damascus, comes a new heart-pounding story about what it takes to succeed in a world that wants you dead. Misha is a jaded scriptwriter who has been working in Hollywood for decades, and has just been nominated for his first Oscar. But when he’s pressured by his producers to kill off a gay character in the upcoming season finale–“for the algorithm“–Misha discovers that it’s not that simple. As he is haunted by his past, and past mistakes, Misha must risk everything to find a way to do what’s right–before it’s too late.
Carmilla Volume 2: The Last Vampire Hunter - Amy Chu, illus. Soo Lee & Sal Cipriano (Berger)
In the second volume of this feminist tale of murder, monsters, and mystery layered with dark Chinese folklore, social worker turned vampire hunter Athena Lo has just lost everyone she loves–and it’s all her fault. Inspired by the gothic novel that started the vampire genre, this queer, feminist murder mystery graphic novel is a tale of identity, obsession and fateful family secrets.
Confessions of the Dead, James Patterson & J. D. Barker (Grand Central)
The dead tell no tales… unless they swam in Cemetery Lake. Hollows Bend, New Hampshire, is a picture-perfect New England town where weekend tourists flock to see fall leaves and eat breakfast at the Stairway Diner. The crime rate—zero–is a point of pride for Sheriff Ellie Pritchett. The day the stranger shows up is when the trouble starts. The sheriff and her deputy investigate the mysterious teenage girl. None of the locals can place her. She can’t—or won’t—answer any questions. She won’t even tell them her name. While the girl is in protective custody, the officers are called to multiple crime scenes leading them closer and closer to a lake outside of town that doesn’t appear on any map…
The Haunted States of America (Godwin)
Fifty two different stories. Fifty-two different Authors. Endless fright for all ages. From the Jersey Devil to La Llorona, each story included introduces a new chill inducing, stomach churning monster, spectre, or poltergeist certain to keep you up at night. A broad ranging collection of authors, including seasoned veterans and some first timers making a fright-tastic debut, have all united to unearth the scariest lore from each state in the US, as well as D.C. and Puerto Rico. Make sure to strap in for this spooky cross country tour, but be extra careful not to let any of these terrors follow you home.
Honeycomb, S.B. Caves (Datura)
Big Brother meets Black Mirror in this high-concept thriller in which six strangers take part in a mysterious medical experiment in an isolated mansion.
Let Gravity Seize the Dead - Darrin Doyle (Regal House)
In 2007, Beck Randall moves with his wife and teenage daughters into a long-abandoned cabin deep in the woods, built a century before by his grandparents. Once there, daughters Tina and Lucy discover that their predecessors have left an imprint of suffering and violence the girls refer to as “The Whistler,” an eerie presence infused in the nature that surrounds them. As the 1907 and 2007 storylines braid together, characters and events intrude upon each other, blurring the boundaries between eras and illustrating that people and lives are not forgotten; instead, they are woven into the fabric of the land itself. With gritty, lyrical storytelling, Let Gravity Seize the Dead is an intergenerational literary horror story featuring a blend of suspense, beauty, and terror.
The Nightmare Box and Other Stories - Cynthia Gómez (Cursed Morsels)
A young queer man finds love at a magical clothing shop—and the courage to stand up to the homophobic cops. A witch who makes custom nightmares wonders why all her victims are connected to the Black Panthers—and who she’s really working for. A soon-to-be father encounters a mysterious hitchhiker who tries pulling him back to the days of his violent past. A brand-new vampire, freshly hired at the blood bank, delights in her heightened sexual desire and superhuman strength. Cynthia Gómez’s debut collection is a magic-soaked love story to Oakland, brimming with feminist rage. Its twelve stories center ordinary people – Latine, queer, working class – as they wield supernatural powers against oppression, loneliness, and dread.
The Visitors - Nathaniel Benchley (Valancourt)
The Powell family has almost given up on finding an affordable New England house to rent for the summer when the agent shows them the old Twitchell place, offered at a suspiciously low price. What everyone in town – except the Powells – knows is that the place has been haunted ever since cantankerous sea captain Ebenezer Twitchell murdered his wife and mistress and hid their bodies in the cellar. At first the ghosts aren’t too much of a problem, although the flying dishes and blood-dripping walls are a bit of a nuisance. But when old Uncle George arrives for a visit and the ghosts sink his boat, it becomes clear their intentions are murderous and that the Powells’ relaxing summer vacation has turned into a terrible nightmare….
A is for Alien - Charles Gould (Random House Disney)
In space no one can hear you giggle as you read this Little Golden Book for all ages featuring the characters from the classic movie Alien!Follow Ripley and the rest of the Nostromo crew on a space adventure that introduces the alphabet from A to Z. With fun illustrations, this light-hearted reimagining of the iconic movie Alien will delight fans young and old, as well as Little Golden Book collectors throught the universe.
Since 1979, Alien has been an iconic franchise that has thrilled viewers around the world.
Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.
Death Cult - Janelle Schlecke
Having just graduated from college, Jason and Eddie are ready to let loose and embark on a cross-country road trip. After some killer partying at a rock music festival in Nevada, they head out into the desert with girls and adventure on their minds. Their situation takes a dark turn, however, when they lose direction and find themselves at the entrance of a ghost town in the bowels of the sprawling desert. The residents turn out to be . . . a little off.
Meanwhile, Carrie has just found herself in the depths of a murky lair. Quick reflexes aid in her concealment, but she soon discovers the utter horrors that lurk within the dark recesses. Survival ultimately depends on her strength and cunning.
Tensions escalate as Jason, Eddie, and Carrie come to grips with their new chilling realities. All the while, a dark evil begins to reveal itself. For within this stretch of desolate landscape exists a cannibal death cult, and they have an insatiable lust for blood.
It’s kill or be killed—and as the bloodshed intensifies, so does the fierce will to live.
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