Synopses & Reviews
The Ultimate List of Must-Read Horror Without a Single Repeat Author
Curious readers and fans of monsters and the macabre, get ready to bulk up your TBR piles Sadie "Mother Horror" Hartmann has curated the best selection of modern horror including plenty of deep cuts and rare finds. Indulge your heart's darkest desires to be terrified, unsettled, disgusted, and heartbroken with stories that span everything from paranormal hauntings and creepy death cults to small-town terrors and apocalyptic disasters. Featuring five brand-new essays from rising voices in the genre — Eric LaRocca, Hailey Piper, Cassandra Khaw, Daniel Kraus, and R. J. Joseph — and full-color illustrations, this reader's guide is the perfect gift for anyone who dares to delve into the dark
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"If you're a fan of horror novels — or you're just getting started and want to know where to begin — then this book is absolutely f*cking essential." Chuck Wendig, bestselling author of The Book of Accidents and Wanderers
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"Part reading guide, part love letter to the modern era of horror fiction, this book is fun, insightful, and beautifully illustrated. A true celebration of the genre."
Rachel Harrison, bestselling author of Cackle and Such Sharp Teeth
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"There's plenty in here for every horror reader to enjoy, mull over, and argue about. You need this book."
Ellen Datlow, editor of the annual Best Horror of the Year
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"If you aren't a horror fan after reading this, then check your pulse. No, seriously, check it, just in case."
Paul Tremblay, bestselling author of The Cabin at the End of the World
About the Author
Sadie Hartmann, also known as "Mother Horror" online, is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated editor of Dark Hart Books and co-owner of the horror fiction subscription company Night Worms. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, their children, and a Frenchie named Owen.