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Seattle Picks: Horror

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A selection of recently published (2019-2020) horror titles recommended by our librarians. (May 2020)

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Bunny

Bunny

by Awad, Mona

Book - 2019

An outsider in her prestigious MFA program, Samantha couldn’t be more shocked when a group of saccharine rich girls, nicknamed the “Bunnies,” invite her t...Show more An outsider in her prestigious MFA program, Samantha couldn’t be more shocked when a group of saccharine rich girls, nicknamed the “Bunnies,” invite her to join their ranks. Samantha finds herself abandoning her only friend to take part in strange rituals led by the Bunnies, and soon the edges of reality begin to blur. Show less

An outsider in her prestigious MFA program, Samantha couldn’t be more shocked when a group of saccharine rich girls, nicknamed the “Bunnies,” invite her t...Show more An outsider in her prestigious MFA program, Samantha couldn’t be more shocked when a group of saccharine rich girls, nicknamed the “Bunnies,” invite her to join their ranks. Samantha finds herself abandoning her only friend to take part in strange rituals led by the Bunnies, and soon the edges of reality begin to blur. Show less

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Wounds

Wounds

Six Stories From the Border of Hell

by Ballingrud, Nathan

Book - 2019

The collection leads the reader into New Orleans swampland, follows a traveling show staffed by ghouls, and visits a pirate ship straight out of a nightma...Show more The collection leads the reader into New Orleans swampland, follows a traveling show staffed by ghouls, and visits a pirate ship straight out of a nightmare. Ballingrud's rich and terrifying worlds look very much like reality, which only enhances the terror. A must-read for horror aficionados. ~ Booklist Show less

The collection leads the reader into New Orleans swampland, follows a traveling show staffed by ghouls, and visits a pirate ship straight out of a nightma...Show more The collection leads the reader into New Orleans swampland, follows a traveling show staffed by ghouls, and visits a pirate ship straight out of a nightmare. Ballingrud's rich and terrifying worlds look very much like reality, which only enhances the terror. A must-read for horror aficionados. ~ Booklist Show less

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Devolution

Devolution

A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre

by Brooks, Max

Book - 2020

The author of World War Z is back with a chilling survival tale set in the PNW. Residents of the experimental eco-community Greenloop are cut off from the...Show more The author of World War Z is back with a chilling survival tale set in the PNW. Residents of the experimental eco-community Greenloop are cut off from the world after Mount Rainier erupts—but the true terror arrives after the eruption, in the form of mysterious beings. Show less

The author of World War Z is back with a chilling survival tale set in the PNW. Residents of the experimental eco-community Greenloop are cut off from the...Show more The author of World War Z is back with a chilling survival tale set in the PNW. Residents of the experimental eco-community Greenloop are cut off from the world after Mount Rainier erupts—but the true terror arrives after the eruption, in the form of mysterious beings. Show less

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Cursed

Cursed

Book - 2020

"It’s a prick of blood, the bite of an apple, the evil eye, a wedding ring or a pair of red shoes. Curses come in all shapes and sizes, and they can happen to anyone, not just those of us with unpopular stepparents…" --Publisher "It’s a prick of blood, the bite of an apple, the evil eye, a wedding ring or a pair of red shoes. Curses come in all shapes and sizes, and they can happen to anyone, not just those of us with unpopular stepparents…" --Publisher Show less

"It’s a prick of blood, the bite of an apple, the evil eye, a wedding ring or a pair of red shoes. Curses come in all shapes and sizes, and they can happen to anyone, not just those of us with unpopular stepparents…" --Publisher "It’s a prick of blood, the bite of an apple, the evil eye, a wedding ring or a pair of red shoes. Curses come in all shapes and sizes, and they can happen to anyone, not just those of us with unpopular stepparents…" --Publisher Show less

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The Boatman's Daughter

The Boatman's Daughter

by Davidson, Andy

Book - 2020

“A swampy literary horror novel about a young woman facing down drug dealers, a crooked cop, and a mad preacher on the banks of an Arkansas river.”—Publisher “A swampy literary horror novel about a young woman facing down drug dealers, a crooked cop, and a mad preacher on the banks of an Arkansas river.”—Publisher Show less

“A swampy literary horror novel about a young woman facing down drug dealers, a crooked cop, and a mad preacher on the banks of an Arkansas river.”—Publisher “A swampy literary horror novel about a young woman facing down drug dealers, a crooked cop, and a mad preacher on the banks of an Arkansas river.”—Publisher Show less

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Last Ones Left Alive

Last Ones Left Alive

by Davis-Goff, Sarah

Book - 2019

In gloomy post-apocalyptic Ireland, a young woman wanders the landscape with her dog and a dead body, trying to avoid zombies. With a bleak setting, waves...Show more In gloomy post-apocalyptic Ireland, a young woman wanders the landscape with her dog and a dead body, trying to avoid zombies. With a bleak setting, waves of action, and immersive worldbuilding, Davis-Goff’s debut successfully blends horror, lyrical prose, and feminist themes. Show less

In gloomy post-apocalyptic Ireland, a young woman wanders the landscape with her dog and a dead body, trying to avoid zombies. With a bleak setting, waves...Show more In gloomy post-apocalyptic Ireland, a young woman wanders the landscape with her dog and a dead body, trying to avoid zombies. With a bleak setting, waves of action, and immersive worldbuilding, Davis-Goff’s debut successfully blends horror, lyrical prose, and feminist themes. Show less

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Song for the Unraveling of the World

Song for the Unraveling of the World

Stories

by Evenson, Brian

Book - 2019

Twenty-two otherworldly little nightmares are deftly crafted, stylistically daring, and surprisingly emotional. Twenty-two otherworldly little nightmares are deftly crafted, stylistically daring, and surprisingly emotional. Show less

Twenty-two otherworldly little nightmares are deftly crafted, stylistically daring, and surprisingly emotional. Twenty-two otherworldly little nightmares are deftly crafted, stylistically daring, and surprisingly emotional. Show less

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The Pandora Room

The Pandora Room

by Golden, Christopher

Book - 2019

When what appears to be the original Pandora's box of mythological fame is discovered in an ancient underground city, neighboring countries fight for ownership before a chaos-inducing hallucinogenic plague is unleashed. When what appears to be the original Pandora's box of mythological fame is discovered in an ancient underground city, neighboring countries fight for ownership before a chaos-inducing hallucinogenic plague is unleashed. Show less

When what appears to be the original Pandora's box of mythological fame is discovered in an ancient underground city, neighboring countries fight for ownership before a chaos-inducing hallucinogenic plague is unleashed. When what appears to be the original Pandora's box of mythological fame is discovered in an ancient underground city, neighboring countries fight for ownership before a chaos-inducing hallucinogenic plague is unleashed. Show less

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The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires

The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires

by Hendrix, Grady

Book - 2020

1990s, Charleston: Unappreciated housewives start a true crime book club to spice up their lives, never dreaming that they’ll stumble across a supernatura...Show more 1990s, Charleston: Unappreciated housewives start a true crime book club to spice up their lives, never dreaming that they’ll stumble across a supernatural monster preying on children. The book club will have to battle stereotypes, dismissive husbands, and evil to save their kids. Show less

1990s, Charleston: Unappreciated housewives start a true crime book club to spice up their lives, never dreaming that they’ll stumble across a supernatura...Show more 1990s, Charleston: Unappreciated housewives start a true crime book club to spice up their lives, never dreaming that they’ll stumble across a supernatural monster preying on children. The book club will have to battle stereotypes, dismissive husbands, and evil to save their kids. Show less

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Break the Bodies, Haunt the Bones

Break the Bodies, Haunt the Bones

by Hicks, Micah Dean

Book - 2019

Almost everyone in Swine Hill is haunted, but when pig people appear in town, taking precious jobs at the pork processing plant and enraging the spirits, Jane will have to find a way to save her haunted family and escape the town before it kills her. Almost everyone in Swine Hill is haunted, but when pig people appear in town, taking precious jobs at the pork processing plant and enraging the spirits, Jane will have to find a way to save her haunted family and escape the town before it kills her. Show less

Almost everyone in Swine Hill is haunted, but when pig people appear in town, taking precious jobs at the pork processing plant and enraging the spirits, Jane will have to find a way to save her haunted family and escape the town before it kills her. Almost everyone in Swine Hill is haunted, but when pig people appear in town, taking precious jobs at the pork processing plant and enraging the spirits, Jane will have to find a way to save her haunted family and escape the town before it kills her. Show less

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Full Throttle

Full Throttle

Stories

by Hill, Joe

Book - 2019

Miniature masterworks of modern horror proving that life is hard, weird, and always fatal. Miniature masterworks of modern horror proving that life is hard, weird, and always fatal. Show less

Miniature masterworks of modern horror proving that life is hard, weird, and always fatal. Miniature masterworks of modern horror proving that life is hard, weird, and always fatal. Show less

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The Only Good Indians

The Only Good Indians

A Novel

by Jones, Stephen Graham

Book - 2020

This American Indian horror story of revenge begins when four men from the Blackfeet Nation kill a mysterious pregnant elk on forbidden hunting ground. Ye...Show more This American Indian horror story of revenge begins when four men from the Blackfeet Nation kill a mysterious pregnant elk on forbidden hunting ground. Years later, they are still haunted by the elk’s death and end up in a desperate struggle for their lives. Show less

This American Indian horror story of revenge begins when four men from the Blackfeet Nation kill a mysterious pregnant elk on forbidden hunting ground. Ye...Show more This American Indian horror story of revenge begins when four men from the Blackfeet Nation kill a mysterious pregnant elk on forbidden hunting ground. Years later, they are still haunted by the elk’s death and end up in a desperate struggle for their lives. Show less

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The Deep

The Deep

by Katsu, Alma

Book - 2020

An eerie twist on one of the world’s most famous tragedies: the sinking of the Titanic and its sister ship, the Britannic. Annie, a maid on the Titanic, b...Show more An eerie twist on one of the world’s most famous tragedies: the sinking of the Titanic and its sister ship, the Britannic. Annie, a maid on the Titanic, begins to suspect the boat may be haunted right before disaster strikes. Years later, Annie is working on the Brittanic when she encounters Mark, a Titanic passenger who drowned four years earlier… Show less

An eerie twist on one of the world’s most famous tragedies: the sinking of the Titanic and its sister ship, the Britannic. Annie, a maid on the Titanic, b...Show more An eerie twist on one of the world’s most famous tragedies: the sinking of the Titanic and its sister ship, the Britannic. Annie, a maid on the Titanic, begins to suspect the boat may be haunted right before disaster strikes. Years later, Annie is working on the Brittanic when she encounters Mark, a Titanic passenger who drowned four years earlier… Show less

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The Institute

The Institute

A Novel

by King, Stephen

Book - 2019

This supernatural thriller finds an abducted youth imprisoned in an inescapable institute, where teens with psychic abilities are subjected to torturous manipulation. This supernatural thriller finds an abducted youth imprisoned in an inescapable institute, where teens with psychic abilities are subjected to torturous manipulation. Show less

This supernatural thriller finds an abducted youth imprisoned in an inescapable institute, where teens with psychic abilities are subjected to torturous manipulation. This supernatural thriller finds an abducted youth imprisoned in an inescapable institute, where teens with psychic abilities are subjected to torturous manipulation. Show less

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Eden

Eden

by Lebbon, Tim

Book - 2020

Set in the near-future, large areas of the planet—“Virgin Zones”—have been set aside to help combat global warming. Humans are strictly forbidden from ent...Show more Set in the near-future, large areas of the planet—“Virgin Zones”—have been set aside to help combat global warming. Humans are strictly forbidden from entering the zones, but one group of extreme sports enthusiasts venture inside despite the warnings that in the zones, nature is no longer humanity’s friend. Show less

Set in the near-future, large areas of the planet—“Virgin Zones”—have been set aside to help combat global warming. Humans are strictly forbidden from ent...Show more Set in the near-future, large areas of the planet—“Virgin Zones”—have been set aside to help combat global warming. Humans are strictly forbidden from entering the zones, but one group of extreme sports enthusiasts venture inside despite the warnings that in the zones, nature is no longer humanity’s friend. Show less

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Inspection

Inspection

A Novel

by Malerman, Josh

Book - 2019

In a remote patch of forest, in old turreted towers, a group of 24 boys and another group of 25 girls, each assigned letters instead of names, are being r...Show more In a remote patch of forest, in old turreted towers, a group of 24 boys and another group of 25 girls, each assigned letters instead of names, are being raised as part of an experiment without knowledge of the outside world, each other, or the very existence of an opposite sex. Show less

In a remote patch of forest, in old turreted towers, a group of 24 boys and another group of 25 girls, each assigned letters instead of names, are being r...Show more In a remote patch of forest, in old turreted towers, a group of 24 boys and another group of 25 girls, each assigned letters instead of names, are being raised as part of an experiment without knowledge of the outside world, each other, or the very existence of an opposite sex. Show less

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Beneath the Rising

Beneath the Rising

by Mohamed, Premee

Book - 2020

Nick Prasad has enjoyed a laid-back life in the shadow of his best friend Joanna “Johnny” Chambers, a tech genius—until Johnny invents a clean reactor that awakens primal, evil Ancient Ones intent on subjugating humanity. Nick Prasad has enjoyed a laid-back life in the shadow of his best friend Joanna “Johnny” Chambers, a tech genius—until Johnny invents a clean reactor that awakens primal, evil Ancient Ones intent on subjugating humanity. Show less

Nick Prasad has enjoyed a laid-back life in the shadow of his best friend Joanna “Johnny” Chambers, a tech genius—until Johnny invents a clean reactor that awakens primal, evil Ancient Ones intent on subjugating humanity. Nick Prasad has enjoyed a laid-back life in the shadow of his best friend Joanna “Johnny” Chambers, a tech genius—until Johnny invents a clean reactor that awakens primal, evil Ancient Ones intent on subjugating humanity. Show less

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Tinfoil Butterfly

Tinfoil Butterfly

by Moulton, Rachel Eve

Book - 2019

After hitchhiking, Emma is bloody and abandoned in a Black Hills ghost town as a snowstorm approaches when she meets an odd little boy in a tinfoil mask who begs her to help him get rid of “George.” After hitchhiking, Emma is bloody and abandoned in a Black Hills ghost town as a snowstorm approaches when she meets an odd little boy in a tinfoil mask who begs her to help him get rid of “George.” Show less

After hitchhiking, Emma is bloody and abandoned in a Black Hills ghost town as a snowstorm approaches when she meets an odd little boy in a tinfoil mask who begs her to help him get rid of “George.” After hitchhiking, Emma is bloody and abandoned in a Black Hills ghost town as a snowstorm approaches when she meets an odd little boy in a tinfoil mask who begs her to help him get rid of “George.” Show less

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The Need

The Need

A Novel

by Phillips, Helen

Book - 2019

A young mother and paleobotanist grapples with the dualities of motherhood – joy and dread, tenderness and anxiety – after confronting an intruder in her home. A young mother and paleobotanist grapples with the dualities of motherhood – joy and dread, tenderness and anxiety – after confronting an intruder in her home. Show less

A young mother and paleobotanist grapples with the dualities of motherhood – joy and dread, tenderness and anxiety – after confronting an intruder in her home. A young mother and paleobotanist grapples with the dualities of motherhood – joy and dread, tenderness and anxiety – after confronting an intruder in her home. Show less

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The Toll

The Toll

by Priest, Cherie

Book - 2019

Moody and mysterious, this gothic tale touches the heart even as it wraps chilly fingers around the spine. ~ Publishers Weekly Moody and mysterious, this gothic tale touches the heart even as it wraps chilly fingers around the spine. ~ Publishers Weekly Show less

Moody and mysterious, this gothic tale touches the heart even as it wraps chilly fingers around the spine. ~ Publishers Weekly Moody and mysterious, this gothic tale touches the heart even as it wraps chilly fingers around the spine. ~ Publishers Weekly Show less

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The Homecoming

The Homecoming

A Novel

by Pyper, Andrew

Book - 2019

When their absentee father dies, Aaron Quinlan travels to his father's property in the Pacific Northwest to hear the reading of his will. Reunited with hi...Show more When their absentee father dies, Aaron Quinlan travels to his father's property in the Pacific Northwest to hear the reading of his will. Reunited with his sisters and mother, they are surprised by the terms of the will: in order to claim their inheritance they must spend 30 days on the estate without contacting the outside world, even as they begin to wonder what is in the woods. Show less

When their absentee father dies, Aaron Quinlan travels to his father's property in the Pacific Northwest to hear the reading of his will. Reunited with hi...Show more When their absentee father dies, Aaron Quinlan travels to his father's property in the Pacific Northwest to hear the reading of his will. Reunited with his sisters and mother, they are surprised by the terms of the will: in order to claim their inheritance they must spend 30 days on the estate without contacting the outside world, even as they begin to wonder what is in the woods. Show less

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The Devil Aspect

The Devil Aspect

The Strange Truth Behind the Occurrences at Hrad Orlů Asylum for the Criminally Insane : A Novel

by Russell, Craig

Book - 2019

In 1935 Prague, vicious murders are linked to a medieval castle housing an insane asylum outside the city in this well-crafted gothic crime tale. A smart, atmospheric, and entertaining read but not for the Jung and easily Freudened. In 1935 Prague, vicious murders are linked to a medieval castle housing an insane asylum outside the city in this well-crafted gothic crime tale. A smart, atmospheric, and entertaining read but not for the Jung and easily Freudened. Show less

In 1935 Prague, vicious murders are linked to a medieval castle housing an insane asylum outside the city in this well-crafted gothic crime tale. A smart, atmospheric, and entertaining read but not for the Jung and easily Freudened. In 1935 Prague, vicious murders are linked to a medieval castle housing an insane asylum outside the city in this well-crafted gothic crime tale. A smart, atmospheric, and entertaining read but not for the Jung and easily Freudened. Show less

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The Sun Down Motel

The Sun Down Motel

by St. James, Simone

Book - 2020

Upstate NY, 1982: Viv works as a night clerk to pay for her move to New York City, but soon realizes that something is amiss at the Sun Down Motel. Upstat...Show more Upstate NY, 1982: Viv works as a night clerk to pay for her move to New York City, but soon realizes that something is amiss at the Sun Down Motel. Upstate NY, 2017: Carly has always been fascinated by the disappearance of her aunt Viv 35 years before and is determined to solve to solve the mystery that’s been haunting her family regardless of the danger. Show less

Upstate NY, 1982: Viv works as a night clerk to pay for her move to New York City, but soon realizes that something is amiss at the Sun Down Motel. Upstat...Show more Upstate NY, 1982: Viv works as a night clerk to pay for her move to New York City, but soon realizes that something is amiss at the Sun Down Motel. Upstate NY, 2017: Carly has always been fascinated by the disappearance of her aunt Viv 35 years before and is determined to solve to solve the mystery that’s been haunting her family regardless of the danger. Show less

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The Hungry Ghost

The Hungry Ghost

by Storm, Dalena

Book - 2019

A hungry ghost escapes from a dark realm into the human world, where it enters the body of a woman named Sam, who is in a coma. When she awakens, her lesb...Show more A hungry ghost escapes from a dark realm into the human world, where it enters the body of a woman named Sam, who is in a coma. When she awakens, her lesbian lover, ex-husband, and family must come together to try and stop the ghost from devouring everything Sam once loved. Show less

A hungry ghost escapes from a dark realm into the human world, where it enters the body of a woman named Sam, who is in a coma. When she awakens, her lesb...Show more A hungry ghost escapes from a dark realm into the human world, where it enters the body of a woman named Sam, who is in a coma. When she awakens, her lesbian lover, ex-husband, and family must come together to try and stop the ghost from devouring everything Sam once loved. Show less

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The Best Horror of the Year

The Best Horror of the Year

Volume Eleven

Book - 2019

The 25 stories elected as the best short horror fiction of 2018 are “impressive in their thematic breadth and tone” (Booklist) and cover a variety of sub-genres from body horror to the supernatural. The 25 stories elected as the best short horror fiction of 2018 are “impressive in their thematic breadth and tone” (Booklist) and cover a variety of sub-genres from body horror to the supernatural. Show less

The 25 stories elected as the best short horror fiction of 2018 are “impressive in their thematic breadth and tone” (Booklist) and cover a variety of sub-genres from body horror to the supernatural. The 25 stories elected as the best short horror fiction of 2018 are “impressive in their thematic breadth and tone” (Booklist) and cover a variety of sub-genres from body horror to the supernatural. Show less

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