The legends of the mummy have inspired stories from lots of surprising authors! Check our list of novels and short stories that unwrap ancient horror..

A young woman is drawn into the upper echelons of a society where blood is power in this dark and enthralling Gothic novel from the author of “The Year of the Witching.”

Journey to the final frontier of sci-fi zombie horror! “I love the zombie genre,” says co-author Kevin David Anderson. “I’m a Star Trek fan, too. In the right situation, these people could be the heroes...”

The unforgettable story of a circus-geek family received a lot of praise. The book’s author, Katherine Dunn (1945-2016), was surprised by the success of the book…

King has sold LOTS of horror fiction, which has also been adapted for a bunch of movies, TV shows, and more. Book reviewer Jimmy Mango lists the best Stephen King books…

“The time had come for me to try something lighter and more obviously, aggressively fun.” A psychic travel agent and a Seattle PD detective solve murders in this quirky mystery series.

“The dark side is always right there…” A man haunted by a family curse is taken beyond his sanity limits to a realm where he has no control over his actions or fear. Crescendo is a novel about fate and the lengths we will travel to avoid the inevitable.

When things get dark, horror fiction allows you to practice being brave. The best horror stories take you for a terrifying ride. Whether you’re a horror expert or getting into these books for the first time, check out this great list of 10 horror books for you.

Follow amateur witch Dora in a paranormal mystery series filled with pulse-racing action, humor, horror, and thriller themes beneath the cozy fun exterior.

Full of court intrigue, queer romance, and terrifying monsters: When a terrifying new breed of vampire is sighted outside of the city, Remy Pendergast prepares to investigate alone…

Neil Gaiman explains how “Good Omens” became a comedic collaboration between himself and Discworld author Terry Pratchett.

Stephen King stopped by “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” Colbert and King talked about a few things—and Colbert asked his guest which of Stephen King’s books are his favorites…

A spine-chilling novella from acclaimed author Benjamin Percy, with illustrations by superstar artist Francesco Francavilla. When his family is kidnapped, Daniel has to become the monster to fight the monsters all around him…

Following his 1933 screen debut, Kong has inspired novels, comic books, stage productions, TV shows, and more. In this post, you’ll find several novels and comic book editions in print.

A young woman in need of a transformation finds herself in touch with the animal inside in this gripping, incisive novel. This darkly comedic love story is a brilliantly layered portrait of trauma, rage, and vulnerability.

Half the book’s royalties support the American Cancer Society. “A grisly array of the dead are finally a true army in front of us—we’re in a crapload of trouble…”

The author talks to Monster Complex about a story of love, forgiveness, consequences of choices, and exceedingly creepy, supernatural, violent horror.

When Springville residents are questioned about prom night, they all have the same explanation...Maddy did it. What they don’t know is that Maddy has a secret that will cost them all their lives.

The Between Earth and Sky series by Rebecca Roanhorse is inspired by various pre-Columbian American cultures. “My goal was to portray contemporary (and future) Navajo culture to correct a lot of the stereotypes.”

August Hill’s Division X is a supernatural horror filled with dark humor, adventure, and sinister creatures that leap off the pages. The first in a planned four-book series…