Are you a horror enthusiast looking for some of the best books to add to your reading list?  Look no further!  We have compiled a list of must-read horror novels sure to keep your spine tingling and pages turning all year round.  Whether you’re searching for spooky tales, gripping tales of suspense, or modern takes on the genre, this lineup has something in store for every fan.  So keep reading to find out more about our selection of top 2023 horror books that are ready to chill and thrill you!

Note: These are the best 2023 horror books so far.  More books will be added to the list in the coming months. 

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Bad Cree by Jessica Johns

In this gripping, horror-laced debut, a young Cree woman’s dreams lead her on a perilous journey of self-discovery that ultimately forces her to confront the toll of a legacy of violence on her family, her community, and the land they call home.

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All Hallows by Christopher Golden

It’s Halloween night, 1984, in Coventry, Massachusetts, and two families are unraveling.  Up and down the street, secrets are being revealed, and all the while, mixed in with the trick-or-treaters of all ages, four children who do not belong are walking door to door, merging with the kids of Parmenter Road.  They seem terrified and beg the neighborhood kids to hide them away, to keep them safe from The Cunning Man.

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Don’t Fear the Reaper by Stephen Graham Jones

December 12th, 2019, Jade returns to the rural lake town of Proofrock the same day as convicted Indigenous serial killer Dark Mill South escapes into town to complete his revenge killings.

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Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez, Translated by Megan McDowell

A woman’s mysterious death puts her husband and son on a collision course with her demonic family.

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The Spite House by Johnny Compton

Eric Ross is on the run from a mysterious past with his two daughters in tow. Having left his wife, his house, his whole life behind in Maryland, he’s desperate for money–it’s not easy to find steady, safe work when you can’t provide references, you can’t stay in one place for long, and you’re paranoid that your past is creeping back up on you.

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A House With Good Bones by T. Kingfisher

A haunting Southern Gothic that explores the dark, twisted roots lurking just beneath the veneer of a perfect home and family.

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Sisters of the Lost Nation by Nick Medina

A young Native girl’s hunt for answers about the women mysteriously disappearing from her tribe’s reservation leads her to delve into the myths and stories of her people, all while being haunted herself, in this atmospheric and stunningly poignant debut.

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The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw

With Khaw’s signature creeping dread and delicious gore, The Salt Grows Heavy takes the mythology of mermaids and twists it into something sharp, dangerous, and hungry.

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The Haunting of Alejandra by V. Castro

A woman is haunted by the Mexican folk demon La Llorona as she unravels the dark secrets of her family history in this ravishing and provocative horror novel.

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What do you think about these 2023 horror books?

Have you read any books from this list?  What are your favorite 2023 horror books?  What books would you add to the list?

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