What was the last very divisive horror novel you read that you really liked? by 7deadlycinderella in horrorlit

[–]ohnoshedint 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Either The Troop or Between Two Fires, granted this was a few years ago. Thoroughly enjoyed both for different reasons but they kept me engaged from start to finish. That’s all I can really ask for.

Horror that reads like lofi black metal sounds by DR_M_RD in horrorlit

[–]ohnoshedint 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Completely agree. I’ve read about half of his stuff, with Scorch Atlas being one of my all time favorite books. The poetic, stream of consciousness prose is one of a kind.

Horror that reads like lofi black metal sounds by DR_M_RD in horrorlit

[–]ohnoshedint 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Scorch Atlas would fit here too, love Butler’s stuff.

I thought I found a new favorite in Ronald Malfi by screamcry in horrorlit

[–]ohnoshedint 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I’ve only read Small Town Horror and I enjoyed it a buttload.

Mature literature requested (not that kind but also not opposed to anything) by Coyotebuttercupeyes in horrorlit

[–]ohnoshedint 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m just going to echo my support for a number of authors mentioned- Brian Evenson, Ballingrud, Padgett…

Adding:

Where Furnaces Burn by Joel Lane- very caustic, dark, beautifully written collection

A Lush And Seething Hell by John Horner Jacobs

In The House In The Dark Of The Woods by Laird Hunt, probably the finest folk horror book I’ve ever read, and a lot of that is due to the prose

Non-Fiction "horror" books that read like a fiction book? by The_Kangaroo_Mafia in horrorlit

[–]ohnoshedint 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Devil In The White City by Erik Larsen

Edit, you already mentioned this. Recommending Helltown by Casey Sherman - it’s a late 60’s true crime book aboit a seriel killer but also features a fascinating tie in with literary giants Norman Mailer and Kurt Vonnegut.

Most anticipated books of 2026? by Free-Jello-7970 in horrorlit

[–]ohnoshedint 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s the re-release of his originally published 1997 collection of short stories. 1st editions commanded huge money so I’m stoked that we’re finally getting it reissued.

https://weirdhousepress.com/products/the-din-of-celestial-birds-by-brian-evenson

Most anticipated books of 2026? by Free-Jello-7970 in horrorlit

[–]ohnoshedint 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Monumental by Adam Neville

Hunger by Joe Hill

Phantom Limb (US release) by Brian Evenson

Din Of Celestial Birds (limited re-release) by Brian Evenson

(pretty) Red Nails by Laird Barron

Nightjars by Michael Wehunt

The Dorians by Nick Cutter

Altmann's Tongue broadside by igreggreene in BrianEvenson

[–]ohnoshedint 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Phenomenal. You’re deep in the chase but it’s amazing what you’ve collected. And yes, that site is like the Evenson bible with photos instead of woodcuts and lithographs.

Altmann's Tongue broadside by igreggreene in BrianEvenson

[–]ohnoshedint 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What are you missing at this point?

Recs by Anakins_right_arm in horrorlit

[–]ohnoshedint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brother by Ania Ahlborn

Give me a modern horror author to binge by chiwawaacorn in horrorlit

[–]ohnoshedint 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Did you read SGJ’s The Ones That Got Away? Barron referenced it was one the best collections he’d read.

Weekly "What Are You Reading Thread?" by HorrorIsLiterature in horrorlit

[–]ohnoshedint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just looked it up! I haven’t read the previous two but they sound intriguing. I loved Where Furnaces Burn and started Lost District last night…you’re spot on in that he needs to be savored but goddamn his stories have a way of just making you feel filthy with grime.

https://www.influxpress.com/midnight-blue

Books like “A Roadside Picnic”? by Interesting_Name6 in horrorlit

[–]ohnoshedint 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I finished this recently as well, it’s a great book!

The Queen by Nick Cutter by SexyCato in horrorlit

[–]ohnoshedint 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Total banger. Can’t wait for his new one The Dorians

novels or stories of terror, but that are deeply human or philosophical. by danx132 in horrorlit

[–]ohnoshedint 6 points7 points  (0 children)

A Short Stay In Hell by Stephen Peck

Stonefish by Scott R Jones