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Barrowbeck
by Andrew Michael Hurley'Barrowbeck casts a real spell - or is it a curse?' Mail on SundayFor centuries, the inhabitants of Barrowbeck, a remote valley on the Yorkshire-Lancashire border, have lived uneasily with forces beyond their reckoning. They raise their families, work the land, and do their best to welcome those who come seeking respite. But there is a darkness that runs through the village as persistently as the river. A father fears that his daughter has become possessed by something unholy.A childless couple must make an agonising decision.A widower awaits the return of his wife. A troubled man is haunted by visions of end times. As one generation gives way to the next and ancient land is carved up in the name of progress, darkness gathers. The people of Barrowbeck have forgotten that they are but guests in the valley. Now there is a price to pay. Two thousand years of history is coming to an end.'Impeccably written . . . tightens like a clammy hand around your throat' Daily Mail on The Loney'A work of goose-flesh eeriness' The Spectator on Devil's Day'A tale of suspense that sucks you in and pulls you under' New Statesman on Starve Acre
Basement Of The Undead
by Jason Strange Alberto Dal LagoWhen Lew, Gary and Lugnut are trapped in their middle school basement, they discover that at night it becomes the domain of zombie teachers and students-will they survive or be forced to join the undead?
Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng: A Darkly Funny, Gory, and Ghostly Horror Novel
by Kylie Lee Baker"A compelling, gory, ghostly romp."—Paul Tremblay, New York Times bestselling author of Horror Movie"This is what it felt like to live in New York City during lockdown: haunted, absurd, terrifying, ridiculous, and full of hungry ghosts."—Grady Hendrix, New York Times bestselling author of How to Sell a Haunted HouseIn this explosive horror novel, a woman is haunted by inner trauma, hungry ghosts, and a serial killer as she confronts the brutal violence experienced by East Asians during the pandemic.Cora Zeng is a crime scene cleaner, washing away the remains of brutal murders and suicides in Chinatown. But none of that seems so terrible when she&’s already witnessed the most horrific thing possible: her sister, Delilah, being pushed in front of a train.Before fleeing the scene, the murderer shouted two words: bat eater.So the bloody messes don&’t really bother Cora—she&’s more bothered by the germs on the subway railing, the bare hands of a stranger, the hidden viruses in every corner, and the bite marks on her coffee table. Of course, ever since Delilah was killed in front of her, Cora can&’t be sure what's real and what&’s in her head.She pushes away all feelings and ignores the advice of her aunt to prepare for the Hungry Ghost Festival, when the gates of hell open. But she can't ignore the dread in her stomach as she keeps finding bat carcasses at crime scenes, or the scary fact that all her recent cleanups have been the bodies of East Asian women.As Cora will soon learn, you can&’t just ignore hungry ghosts.For fans of Stephen Graham Jones and Gretchen Felker-Martin, Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng is a wildly original, darkly humorous, and subversive contemporary novel from a striking new voice in horror.
Bat Eater: Sharp, witty, GORY: The addictive social horror-thriller of 2025 from bestselling author of THE SCARLET ALCHEMIST
by Kylie Lee Baker'Essential reading from a new voice in horror' BOOKLIST ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Gory' PAUL TREMBLAY ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Bat Eater will swoop in like a bat out of hell, swallow you whole and leave no crumbs' ALICE SLATER ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Easily one of the most exciting and unique books I've read in years' ERIC LAROCCA ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Cora Zeng is a crime scene cleaner. But the bloody messes don't bother her, not when she's already witnessed the most horrific thing possible: her sister being pushed in front of a train.But the killer was never caught, and Cora is still haunted by his last words: bat eater. These days, nobody can reach Cora: not her aunt who wants her to prepare for the Hungry Ghost Festival, not her weird colleagues, and especially not the slack-jawed shadow lurking around her doorframe. After all, it can't be real - can it?After a series of unexplained killings in Chinatown, Cora believes that someone might be targeting East Asian women, and something might be targeting Cora herself.Soon, she will learn . . . you can't just ignore hungry ghosts. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ PRAISE FOR BAT EATER'A profound reminder of the true horrors that lurk in the world'TORI BOVALINO'A serial killer mystery and a heartbreaking portrayal of grief'KIRSTY LOGAN'This book dug its claws into me and would not let go'LING LING HUANG'Body horror and female rage fiction combine in a powerful novel that will leave you quaking'ALMA KATSU'A poignant, searing portrait of the hostility and violence that plagued pandemic-era NYC'VERONICA G. HENRY
Bat Eater: Sharp, witty, GORY: The addictive social horror-thriller of 2025 from bestselling author of THE SCARLET ALCHEMIST
by Kylie Lee BakerFrom Sunday Times bestselling author Kylie Lee Baker comes a sharp and propulsive horror thriller, perfect for fans of Mexican Gothic and She is a Haunting.'Gory' PAUL TREMBLAY'Bat Eater will swoop in like a bat out of hell, swallow you whole and leave no crumbs' Alice SlaterCora Zeng is a crime scene cleaner, washing away the remains of brutal murders and suicides in Chinatown. The bloody messes don't bother her, not when she's already witnessed the most horrific thing possible: her sister being pushed in front of a train.Before fleeing the scene, the murderer whispered two words: bat eater.Months pass, the killer is never caught, and Cora can barely keep herself together. She pushes away all feelings, disregards the bite marks that appear on her coffee table, and won't take her aunt's advice to prepare for the Hungry Ghost Festival, when the gates of hell open.Cora tries to ignore the rising dread in her stomach, even when she and her weird co-workers begin finding bat carcasses at their crime scene clean-ups. But Cora can't ignore the fact that all their recent clean-ups have been the bodies of East Asian women.Soon Cora will learn, you can't just ignore hungry ghosts.PRAISE FOR BAT EATER'A profound reminder of the true horrors that lurk in the world'Tori Bovalino, author of My Throat an Open Grave'A serial killer mystery and a heartbreaking portrayal of grief'Kirsty Logan, author of Things We Say in the Dark'This book dug its claws into me and would not let go'Ling Ling Huang, author of Natural Beauty'Body horror and female rage fiction combine in a powerful novel that will leave you quaking'Alma Katsu, author of The Fervor'A poignant, searing portrait of the hostility and violence that plagued pandemic-era NYC'Veronica G. Henry, bestselling author of The Canopy Keepers'This is easily one of the most exciting and unique books I've read in years'Eric LaRocca, author of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke
Bats
by William W. JohnstoneWings of Death They'd flown north from Central and South America, appearing one day in the southern wetlands of the U.S. like ominous ink stains in the twilight sky. With each sunset, more appeared, first hundreds then thousands. Massing into a great black cloud of terror, the vampire bats were beating their wings in time with the panicked heartbeats in the towns below. No one knew how to stop them as they fell onto their prey like dark, deadly shadows. But someone had to find a way. Because somewhere in the night, they had become a threat to more than wild animals and livestock. Somewhere in the night madness took hold as these vampire bats developed a taste for human blood. And the feasting had only just begun.
Bats in the Belfry (Dan Shamble, Zombie P.I.)
by Kevin J. AndersonAce Ventura meets the Addams Family! A shambling horde of new cases hits Dan Shamble, Zombie P.I. in the Unnatural Quarter. Dan and his gang—including his ghost girlfriend, feisty lawyer partner, cop best friend, and little vampire half-daughter Alvina—are out to seek justice, solve mysteries, and keep their heads on straight … or at least attached. Alvina’s singing lessons for the Banshee Tabernacle Choir end on a sour note when the troll choir director plunges to her death from a high belfry, and the only witness is a deaf-as-a-post gargoyle who sits too close to the loud bells. A frustrated imp, woefully unsuccessful in betting on the nightmare races, is dead certain that his bookie BatGN (GN for “gender neutral” to avoid copyright issues) is cheating him. Francine, the salty bartender at the Goblin Tavern, is worried when One Fang the vampire—her on-again, off-again suitor—disappears without a trace. A shady vendor discovers a market for living shrunken heads that are conversational as well as decorative, but the demand by far exceeds the supply. A heartless therapist has ulterior motives when she counsels zombies, distracting them from their woes to concentrate not just on brains, but on self-improvement as well. There is much at stake in the Unnatural Quarter, and it’s up to Dan Shamble to keep the streets dark and safe for monsters and humans alike. After all, the cases don’t solve themselves! This zombie detective puts the P.I. back in R.I.P.
Battle Hill Bolero (Bone Street Rumba #3)
by Daniel José OlderIn the third in the “richly detailed and diverse” (io9) urban fantasy series, the time has come for the dead to rise up against the shady powers-that-be... Trouble is brewing between the Council of the Dead and the ghostly, half-dead, spiritual, and supernatural community they claim to represent. One too many shady deals have gone down in New York City’s streets, and those caught in the crossfire have had enough. It’s time for the Council to be brought down—this time for good. Carlos Delacruz is used to being caught in the middle of things: both as an inbetweener, trapped somewhere between life and death, and as a double agent for the Council. But as his friends begin preparing for an unnatural war against the ghouls in charge, he realizes that more is on the line than ever before—not only for the people he cares about, but for every single soul in Brooklyn, alive or otherwise...
Battle Lines
by Will HillIt's always darkest before dawn. Secret government unit Department 19 is recovering from evil vampire Valeri Rusmanov's deadly attack on their base. The Department's newest member, teenage operator Jamie Carpenter, is tasked with training up a new squad, as his friends and colleagues desperately search for ways to try to stop what is coming. The timing couldn't be worse for a coordinated, global attack on a number of maximum security prisons and hospitals--with the already-dangerous inmates now on the loose and turned into vampires. One of the escapees has a deep connection to one of the darkest moments in the history of Department 19 and embarks on a quest that threatens to expose the existence of vampires to the public. And with each day that passes, the regenerated Dracula gets stronger, bringing Zero Hour closer. In this third installment of the epic Department 19 series, Will Hill delivers higher--and sharper--stakes than ever before.
Battle for Eyetooth - The last clash of the vampires
by Frank RodgersEvil Count Fibula has almost finalised his plans to return Eyetooth to the bloodthirsty days of old and his vampire minions are poised to invade the world again. But exiled vegetarian vampire, Count Muesli, is returning - helped by young Joe and his father. Will he be in time to put a stop to Fibula's fiendish plans? And how will Muesli deal with another threat... the appearance of a vampire hunter?!
Battle of the Network Zombies
by Mark HenryIn Seattle's undead circles, populated by werewolves, devils, and rampaging yetis, Amanda Feral is one of the beautiful zombies. But to maintain her stylish rep, Amanda needs cash. The quickest way: appear on the reality show, American Minions, hosted by lecherous wood nymph Johnny Birch. Soon, Amanda moves in to "Minions Mansion," crowded with immortal fame whores. But even the 24-7 video cameras can't catch everything. . . When Johnny is found incinerated, Amanda channels her inner Miss Marple (minus the fugly cardigans) to find the culprit. Was it Hairy Sue, the white trash stripper yeti? Tanesha, the glamorous trannie werewolf? Angie, the Filipino vampire with a detachable head? Unveiling the killer in a heart-stopping finale won't just save the show from cancellation, it might just keep Amanda alive-or as close as a ghoul can get. . . "Sexy, funny, and twisted. You've never read anything like this!" --Richelle Mead, #1 New York Times bestselling author on Happy Hour of the Damned
Baylor's Guide to Dreadful Dreams
by Robert ImfeldBoy medium Baylor Bosco enters the dream world with his ghostly twin Kristina to discover what has happened to a bunch of missing kids in this second spooky novel in a new series that James Patterson called “a fun ride with chills galore.” <P><P>With assistance from a powerful amulet, Baylor Bosco, boy medium extraordinaire, finds himself with a dazzling new ability: he can walk through dreams. Not only his own, but those of other people! Using a starry, otherworldly portal called Loved One’s Lane, Baylor tumbles through the dreams of his friends, family—even his cranky aunt. But with Baylor, nothing’s ever as easy as it seems! Soon Baylor is dream-walking through a terrifying reality: two teenagers, Archie and Helena, who are stranded at sea. The kids have been missing for over a week and Baylor is the only person who can reach them. The only problem is, Baylor has no way of telling where Archie and Helena are outside of his dream world. And time is running out. Not to mention that a group of wandering demon spirits, The Lost Souls, are after Baylor, too. <P><P>Can Baylor find the missing kids—and escape the clutches of the Lost Souls—before it’s too late?
Baylor's Guide to the Other Side
by Robert ImfeldA boy and his ghostly twin sister work together to pass messages from the beyond in this “funny, mystical, and endearing” (Kirkus Reviews) debut that James Patterson called “a fun ride and a great concept.”There are a few things you should know about Baylor Bosco: He’s thirteen years old, he has a twin sister, and he really does NOT like ghosts…which is problematic because he’s a medium and sees ghosts everywhere. Oh, and his twin sister, Kristina? She’s a ghost too. They’ve been working as a pair for years, expertly relaying messages from ghosts to their still-living loved ones. Baylor’s even managed to come up with an introductory phrase—one that he has to use far too often. But when a strange ghost shows up close to Halloween, a grown man, covered in a sheet, with only his black leather shoes showing from the bottom, Baylor starts to wonder if something else has taken notice of him. And when his sister goes missing, somehow ghost-napped, he’s forced to figure out the truth about the Sheet Man and his sister’s disappearance, all without help from his usual ghostly ambassador.
Bayou Shadow Hunter
by Debbie HerbertHOT, SULTRY, DEADLY... THESE ARE THE SECRETS THAT LURK IN THE BAYOU. Bent on revenge, Native American Shadow Hunter Tombi Silver could turn to only one woman, the "witch" Annie Matthews, for help. Her ability to hear auras had allowed her to discover Tombi's friend mystically trapped by forces that could destroy them all. The accompanying message of a traitor in their midst meant Tombi could trust no one. Dare he bring Annie along on his quest to fight shadow spirits? Putting his faith in someone outside his tribe, especially one who pulled at his tightly controlled desires, could prove just as dangerous as his mission...
Bayou Shadow Protector
by Debbie HerbertNative American legends and the fairy world combine in a bayou filled with danger, deception and deadly secrets... As a shadow hunter of ancient, evil spirits, Chulah Rivers is used to strange creatures and happenings in the bayou. But when April Meadows appears out of nowhere to enlist the Native American's help in a battle that threatens the balance of the Fae and human worlds, Chulah is plunged into a deadly battle-and confronted with an all-consuming desire for this mysterious stranger who knows far too much about his past...
Bayou Wolf
by Debbie HerbertThe taming of the shrew... Tallulah Silver is tough. She has to be-because she's the Choctaw tribe's only female shadow hunter, and because she doesn't know how else to survive the loss that almost destroyed her. Payton Rodgers has devoted his life to protecting his pack. But when mauled bodies start to pile up in the bayou, Payton begins to wonder if Tallulah might be right about werewolves deserving the blame. As darkness gathers around them, Tallulah will have to decide if she can risk opening herself up to love again. And Payton will have to determine where his true loyalties lie.
Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid (Goosebumps Series 2000 #20)
by R. L. StineConnor Buckley and his friends start playing a new role-playing card game called Be Afraid. But they soon realize that everything they do in the game is coming true in real life. Will they be able to return home, or are they are trapped in the game?
Be Buried in the Rain
by Barbara MichaelsA young woman uncovers dark secrets when she returns to her ancestral home in this suspenseful gothic romance by a New York Times bestseller.There are terrible secrets from generations past buried at Maidenwood. Medical student Julie Newcomb has returned to her family’s decaying plantation—the site of so many painful childhood memories—to tend to her tyrannical grandmother, felled by a stroke. The fire of malevolence still burns in the cruel, despotic matriarch’s eyes—yet, for Julie, a faint spark of redemption and second chances flickers in this hated, haunted place. But her hope—and her life—are seriously threatened by a nightmare reborn . . . and by the grim discovery on the lonely road to Maidenwood of the earth-browned skeletons of a mother and child.Praise for Be Buried in the Sun“The author is a favorite of suspense fans, who will immerse themselves in this eerie tale.” —Publishers Weekly“Michaels is near her top form in this 20th offering under that pen-name, and creates an aura of sinister intrigue that will keep the reader spellbound.” —Library Journal
Be Careful What You Wish For (Classic Goosebumps #7)
by R. L. StineGoosebumps now on Disney+!Samantha Byrd is a klutz. An accident waiting to happen. And that makes her the least popular member of the girls' basketball team.But all of that is about to change. Sam's met someone who can grant her three wishes.Too bad Sam wasn't more careful when she asked for. BEcause her wishes are coming true. And they're turning her life into a living nightmare!Now with all-new bonus materials including an author interview and more!
Be Careful What You Wish For... (Goosebumps #12)
by R. L. StineSamantha Byrd is a klutz. An accident waiting to happen. She's the laughingstock of the girls' basketball team. And that mean, rotten Judith Bellwood is making her life miserable on and off the court. But everything's about to change. Sam's met someone who can grant her three wishes. For real. Too bad Sam wasn't careful what she wished for. Because her wishes are coming true. And they're turning her life into a living nightmare!
Be Careful What You Wish Fur-Disney Chills, Book Four (Disney Chills)
by Vera StrangeBe Careful What You Wish Fur, the fourth book in the spook-tacular Disney Chills series, combines all the creepy-crawly feels of Goosebumps with all the wicked wit of one of Disney's most infamous villains, Cruella de Vil. The dreams that you FEAR will come true.Thirteen-year-old Delia loves fashion. She loves beauty products. She spends hours in her room attempting to take the perfect selfie. All she wants is to be as cool and trendy as the other girls in her school. Unfortunately, Delia's family is not exactly flush with cash, so keeping up with the latest styles is next to impossible. But when Delia finds a near flawless faux fur coat at her local thrift store, she discovers that when she wears it, she's transformed. Literally. Delia becomes prettier, more confident, and-as a result-more popular, whenever she wears the coat. She's racking up the likes both virtually and IRL. Finally, everything is perfect.That is until the original owner of the coat decides that she wants it back. Enter Cruella De Vil-a woman who will stop at nothing to reclaim her most prized possession. And when Delia tries to make a deal with the De Vil, she'll learn that beauty is not worth the price.Grab your nightlight, dear reader, and prepare to be CHILL-ed!
Be Not Afraid
by Cecilia GalanteMarin spends a lot of time avoiding things. She avoids thinking about her mother's suicide and what she could have done to prevent it. She avoids looking at people directly--because she can see their pain as bright, colorful shapes. And she avoids Cassie Jackson, who used her in a sinister ritual months ago, although Marin's not exactly sure why. When Cassie stands up at school, screaming, raking her nails down her cheeks, and pointing a finger at Marin, whispering "YOU," Marin's days of avoidance come to an abrupt end. Cassie's older brother believes that Marin holds the secret to Cassie's illness. So they team up to solve the mystery of what Cassie has unleashed. But as they look deeper into the darkness, can Marin trust what she sees? Cecilia Galante, author of The Patron Saint of Butterflies, presents a chilling story with horror-movie thrills and nail-biting suspense. Perfect for fans of American Horror Story, Paranormal Activity, and The Exorcist, and readers who love to feel goose bumps.Praise for Be Not Afraid:"Galante crafts a chilling atmosphere in this slowly simmering horror story."--Publishers Weekly"Recommended for fans of the author and Katherine Howe's Conversion and Danielle Vega's The Merciless." --SLJ"Well-executed and decorated with some top-notch horror elements; readers who don't love this sort of suspense will find refuge in the romantic [subplot]. . . . A quick, freaky read." --Kirkus ReviewsFrom the Hardcover edition.
Beach Nightmare (Scary Graphics)
by Steve FoxeEmma can't believe her luck when her phone mysteriously reappears after she dropped it in the ocean. She thought she'd lost her vacation pictures forever! But when Emma returns home, her phone starts flashing strange underwater images and receiving calls with no sound but crashing waves. Turns out Emma didn't just bring back souvenirs from the beach, but a spirit who is tired of swimming alone . . . In this Scary Graphics tale, easy-to-read text and eerie, full-color art combine to deliver just-right scares for kids who crave chills and thrills.
Beanstalker and Other Hilarious Scarytales
by Kiersten WhiteKiersten White, the author of the NYT bestselling Paranormalcy trilogy, is ready to make her middle grade debut!Once upon a time, a girl skipped into the forest and became a zombie.Wait, no, that's not how this story is supposed to go. Let's try again.Once upon a time, a boy did a horrible job as a sheep-sitter and burned his tongue on stolen pie.No, children in these stories are always good and virtuous. From the top.Once upon a time, a king and queen tried to find a princess for their son to marry, and he wound up fleeing from a group of very hairy vampires.Hmmm...What about, once upon a time, a bunch of fairy tales got twisted around to be completely hilarious, a tiny bit icky, and delightfully spooky scarytales... in other words, exactly what fairy tales were meant to be. Grab some flaming torches, maybe don't accept that bowl of pease porridge, and get ready for a wickedly fun ride with acclaimed author Kiersten White and fairy tales like you've never heard them before.
Bearwalker
by Joseph Bruchac Sally Wern ComportAs a member of the Mohawk Bear Clan, Baron has always been fascinated by bears--their gentle strength and untamed power. But the Bearwalker legend, passed down by his ancestors, tells of a different kind of creature--a terrible mix of human and animal that looks like a bear but is really a bloodthirsty monster. The tale never seemed to be more than a scary story. Until now. During a class camping trip deep in the Adirondacks, Baron comes face-to-face with an evil being that is all too real. Although he knows how the story ends in the legend, Baron must overcome this Bearwalker on his own terms.