Jason Pargin to Publish New ‘John Dies at the End’ Novel ‘There Are No Giant Crabs in This Novel’

New York Times bestselling author Jason Pargin has announced the fifth installment in his John Dies at the End series, There Are No Giant Crabs in This Novel: A Novel of Giant Crabs. The 384-page cosmic horror novel will be published on November 3 via St. Martin’s Press. Here’s the full synopsis: “A massive, sticky pile […]

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‘Memento’ Meets ‘Dracula’ in Michael Wehunt’s New Horror Novel ‘Nightjars’

After coming out the gate with one of last year’s scariest books, The October Film Haunt, Michael Wehunt has announced his sophomore novel, Nightjars. Described as “Memento meets Dracula,” the 352-page vampire novel explores the monsters that dwell at the heart of us all through the story of a man exposed for crimes he doesn’t […]

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The “Evolved Edition” of ‘Alien: The Roleplaying Game’ Adds Even More to an Already Great TTRPG [Review]

At this point, it feels like so many franchises have an official tabletop roleplaying game. The Walking Dead, Hellboy, Blade Runner, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and even Monty Python all have licensed games based on their universes, and that’s just off the top of my head. Frankly, I’ve never really been super drawn to this, […]

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‘The 4: An Illustrated Guide to 4 Apocalypses’ Takes Edutainment to the End of the World [Review]

  Killing zombies and wearing spiked leather jackets is cool and all, but our collective fascination with the apocalypse has more to do with the wish to be free from the stress of modern life than actually wanting to live in a nightmarish wasteland. After all, the reality of dealing with irradiated water supplies and […]

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Stephen King Is Writing Another Holly Gibney Novel

Holly Gibney will once again be the focus of Stephen King‘s next book. “I’m going to write about Holly again,” King shared on Threads. “Happy New Year to me.” Holly Gibney first appeared in 2014’s Mr. Mercedes and returned for its sequels, 2015’s Finders Keepers and 2016’s End of Watch. She went on to play […]

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‘Return to Silent Hill: The Official Movie Novelization’ Releasing in January

While you wait for Silent Hill 2 adaptation Return to Silent Hill to release in theaters on January 23, 2026, Titan Books has announced that Return to Silent Hill: The Official Movie Novelization by Bram Stoker winner John Passarella is also coming soon. In the new movie from director Christophe Gans (Silent Hill), based on […]

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‘This Is Not a Test’ – Read an Excerpt from YA Zombie Novel Before the Film Adaptation [Exclusive]

Ahead of the release of its film adaptation, we have an exclusive excerpt from Courtney Summers‘ young adult zombie novel This Is Not a Test. Originally published in 2012, the book will be re-released on January 13 via Bindery Books. The new edition includes a bonus sequel novella, Please Remain Calm. Written and directed by Adam […]

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‘Creepshow: 13 Tales of Terror’ Collects Short Stories by Steve Niles, Jonathan Maberry, Tim Waggoner, More

With Shudder’s “Creepshow” series having come to an end, The Creep is ready to turn the page with a short story collection. Creepshow: 13 Tales of Terror will be published in hardcover, paperback, and e-book on May 19, 2026 from Monstrous and Evoke Entertainment. Edited by Bram Stoker Award winner James Aquilone (Kolchak: The Night […]

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Holiday Gift Guide: 20 Must-Have Books for the Horror Fan

‘Tis the season of Black Friday deals and gift giving, and there is no shortage of novels, nonfiction books, graphic novels, and even cookbooks for the horror fan this year. If you’re unsure where to start or simply looking to add to your reading lists, we’ve compiled a handy guide of holiday must-haves for the […]

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Official Novelization of Damien Leone’s ‘Terrifier 3’ Releasing Next Week; Pre-Order Now!

Art the Clown is back this holiday season in the official novelization of Damien Leone’s Terrifier 3, and we’re excited to let you know that the long-awaited book will release NEXT WEEK! Damien Leone’s Terrifier 3: The Novelization will be available in limited hardcover, paperback, and Kindle formats, exclusively through Amazon, on December 2, 2025. The […]

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‘Night of the Living Dead’ Co-Creator John A. Russo Publishes Holiday Slasher Novel ‘The Christmas Massacre’

John A. Russo, who co-wrote the original Night of the Living Dead with George A. Romero, has released a holiday slasher novel titled The Christmas Massacre. The 146-page book follows a serial killer dressed as Santa who turns a horror convention into his hunting ground. Here’s the full synopsis: “Albert Kinney isn’t your typical holiday […]

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‘Scream’ Meets ‘Barbie’ in Lindy Ryan’s Upcoming Slasher Novel ‘Dollface’

Scream meets Barbie with a ’90s nostalgia twist in Dollface, publishing February 24, 2026 via Minotaur Books. The 304-page horror novel is written by Bram Stoker Award finalist and Rue Morgue contributor Lindy Ryan (Bless Your Heart). In the book, horror author Jill has just moved to suburban New Jersey, hoping to fit in with […]

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‘Clown in a Cornfield 4: Lights! Camera! Frendo!’ – Exclusive Cover and Synopsis Reveal!

Adam Cesare’s slasher franchise Clown in a Cornfield now includes three books and a feature film adaptation, and the fourth installment in the novel franchise is headed our way. Bloody Disgusting can exclusively reveal the cover artwork and synopsis for Clown in a Cornfield 4: Lights! Camera! Frendo!, which will be released on August 18, […]

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‘Night of the Comet’ & ‘Witchboard’ Novelizations Published by Christian Francis

Echo On Publications has published official novelizations of two ’80s cult classics: Night of the Comet and Witchboard. Both books are written by Echo On editor-in-chief Christian Francis, who has authored such novelizations as In the Mouth of Madness, Wishmaster, and Tremors. In Night of the Comet, the world was supposed to celebrate a celestial event. Instead, […]

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‘The Troop’ Author Nick Cutter Heads Back into the Wilderness Next Year with ‘The Dorians’

The bestselling author behind disturbing body horror novels like The Troop and The Queen, Nick Cutter, is venturing back into the wilderness next year with new horror novel, The Dorians. Gallery Books publishes The Dorians on May 19, 2026. In the new novel, “On a remote island in the wilderness, five elderly volunteers are given […]

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