Claire Chilton: The Demon Diaries series
Follow amateur witch Dora in a paranormal mystery series filled with pulse-racing action, humor, horror, and thriller themes beneath the cozy fun exterior.
Rin Chupeco: Silver Under Nightfall [Spotlight]
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…
Good Omens: Why Terry Pratchett wrote about the (somewhat funny) end of the world
The origins of the brilliantly dark, screamingly funny take on the last judgment of humankind. How the best-selling author of the Discworld series co-wrote the End-Times book “Good Omens.”
Stephen King’s 5 favorite Stephen King stories
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…
‘North Border’ by Benjamin Percy—he has to become the monster to fight the monsters all around him
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…
16 King Kong innovative (sometimes surprising) books and comics
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.
Rachel Harrison: ‘Such Sharp Teeth’—a darkly comedic love story [Spotlight]
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.
Greg Rode: ‘The Wall’—concluding zombie thriller series
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…”
John James Minster Q&A: The Undertaker’s Daughter [Spotlight]
The author talks to Monster Complex about a story of love, forgiveness, consequences of choices, and exceedingly creepy, supernatural, violent horror.
Tiffany D. Jackson: The Weight of Blood
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.
Rebecca Roanhorse: Between Earth and Sky series
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: ‘Division X’—supernatural horror filled with dark humor, adventure, and sinister creatures [Spotlight]
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…
J.M. DeMatteis: ‘The Excavator’—a woman is caught between supernatural forces
With outstanding illustrations by Vassilis Gogtzilas, J.M. DeMatteis’s remarkable supernatural novella is a mind-warping voyage into terror and redemption.
Complete Warm Bodies series by Isaac Marion
Isaac Marion’s 2010 best-selling debut novel WARM BODIES inspired a major film, and led to a series of four books. “I find it telling, how quick people are to dismiss zombies…”
Diana Rowland: Complete White Trash Zombie series
Horror meets humorous urban fantasy in the award-winning White Trash Zombie series, a fun urban fantasy collection starring an ordinary Southern girl who became a zombie.
Eric Sparling Q&A on ‘Peak’—“What if there was something on Everest that defied rational explanation?”
“I’ve always enjoyed novels with fantastic elements.” PEAK author Eric Sparling talks to Monster Complex about mountain climbing, his favorite horror stories, and the historical mystery behind his latest novel.
Kevin Moore Q&A: The Book of Demons
“There are many scenes in the book that came from lucid dreams and conversations with people on the other side…” Kevin Moore talks The Book of Demons—will Jack ever make it back?
Jumata Emill: The Black Queen [Spotlight]
Nova Albright was going to be the first Black homecoming queen at Lovett High—but now she’s dead. Fans of One of Us Is Lying will love this unputdownable thriller.
Martha Wells Q&A: Complete The Murderbot Diaries
The Murderbot Diaries series by Martha Wells concerns a violent, self-hacking cyborg searching for the meaning of life. This post includes all the titles, plus quotes from several author interviews.
Eric Sparling: Peak [Spotlight]
From Eric Sparling comes a novel of horror that pits one man against nature...and against something wholly unnatural. It doesn’t want him dead—but something far more terrifying...