Fall is in full swing, and we’re here to bring you the perfect companions for the crisp autumn days ahead. Whether you’re in the mood for a thrilling new release, upcoming must-reads, or spine-chilling deals, this week’s blog has you covered. Plus, don’t miss out on our Spooky Bogo sale—perfect for adding a hauntingly good read to your collection!
Spooky Bogo Sale: Buy One, Get One Free
Our Spooky Bogo sale is here! For a limited time, when you purchase any of our selected spooky reads, you’ll get another one FREE! Whether you’re into ghostly tales, chilling mysteries, or dark fantasy, this is your chance to double your thrills. Don’t wait—this sale ends October 23rd at 12 AM!
Exclusive Preorders: Discover These Enchanting Upcoming Reads
Residue: Paramentals Rising by John Harrison
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The Noise of the World: A Residue Story by John Harrison
A WordFire Press Website Exclusive Preorder! Release day is February 11, 2025.
“There are monsters among us. There have always been monsters among us.”—The Ominosity
A dark psychic stain left on a devastated city.
A dark stain on the souls of the survivors.
A dark stain that will only be satisfied by violence and blood.
RESIDUE
A disgruntled bus driver turns his vehicle into a weapon of mass murder in the crowded rush hour streets.
An impatient customer turns a convenience store into a bloodbath.
RESIDUE
In the aftermath of a catastrophic New Year’s Eve explosion in the heart of the city, Miki Preston embarks upon a treacherous odyssey into the devastated area known as the Quarantine Zone in search of her famous photojournalist sister, Jennifer, who has mysteriously disappeared.
With only the help of a disgraced former homicide detective, a cagey teenage street dodger, and a set of provocative photographs her sister left behind, Miki will come face to face with the manifestations of malevolent psychic energy called Paramentals—and the sinister conspiracy that created them.
Praise for Residue:
“Harrison's fiction lingers long after you turn the final page. He's a born storyteller.”—Clive Barker, New York Times bestselling author
“John Harrison’s RESIDUE leaves an indelible mark on the mind of the reader. Dark, disturbing and compelling. Highly recommended, but not for the faint of heart.” — Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of V-Wars and Glimpse
Mystic: The Monk Addison Case Files by Jonathan Maberry
Gerald "Monk" Addison used to be a soldier. Sometimes he’s a bounty hunter. Mostly, he’s a killer of killers.
His body is covered with the faces of victims of serial killers, human traffickers, and other monsters. Their blood is mixed with holy water and then inked onto his skin, allowing him to relive their deaths. To feel what they felt, and to see what they saw. The faces of the killers.
And then Monk goes hunting.
He is forever haunted by the ghosts who hire him. A madman mystic. A man driven to darkness and acts of shocking violence. Monk is a good man on a dark and dangerous road in search of personal redemption. In search of red justice.
Mystic collects the Monk Addison case files, pitting him against the most dangerous kinds of human monsters. These are stories of a complex and driven hunter of men. They are tales of a mystic hunting the nightmare streets and back alleys.
New York Times bestselling author and 5-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author Jonathan Maberry—creator of Joe Ledger, the Rot & Ruin series, and NecroTek—presents tales that are equal parts mystery, horror, supernatural thriller, and breathless action.
Foreword by Jim Butcher, New York Times bestselling author of The Dresden Files!
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A Circle of Celebrations by Jody Lynn Nye
It's a holiday celebration of stories!
Celebrations help us to mark moments in time that are meaningful, some for religious reasons, others cultural and historical. New York Times bestselling author Jody Lynn Nye has written about holidays from many points of view, in this world, in another; in the past, present and future. What holidays—and holiday stories—have in common is that people choose to come together for these festive events to discover joy and mystery.
Gathered together for the first time, these eleven fantastic tales showcase the wonder and mystery of Christmas, Passover, Lammas Night, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Mardi Gras, and Valentine’s Day. Have a happy, magical holiday season!
Weird Tales: Best of the Early Years 1923-25 edited by Jonathan Maberry and Justin Criado
First hitting newsstands in 1923, Weird Tales magazine quickly became a literary monster in discovering and publishing the best horror, sci-fi and fantasy writers of its day.
The pulp magazine was one of the earliest publications, if not the first, to feature strange tales of occultism and alien invasions that simply didn’t fit into any other magazine at that time.
The stories struck a chord with those early audiences, and as a result,Weird Tales created asubgenre as “weird” could be attached itself to various genres.
Marquee names like master magician Harry Houdini and cosmic horror creator H.P. Lovecraft graced the magazine’s pages during those early years with several debut stories, alongside authors who were already giants in their own right—Otis Adelbert Kline, Seabury Quinn, and Greye La Spina. Maybe lesser known, but no less influential, writers like Frank Belknap Long Jr., Mary S. Brown, Lyllian Huntley Harris, Hasan Vokine, Arthur J. Burks, and H. Warner Munn turned out disturbing yarns that have stood the test of time only to be resurrected nearly a century later.
From the macabre and morbid to unexplainable stories of the occult, this collection features those early authors across thirteen tales of terror from the impactful years of 1923 to 1925 that are best enjoyed at the witching hour.
Reading ritual aside, you've been warned.
Undercurrents: An Anthology of What Lies Beneath edited by Lisa Mangum
Fear is primal. Instinctive. Unavoidable.
And right now, there is something you fear—and you can feel it. Creeping up behind you. Lurking in the darkness that lives under your bed, or in your closet. A nameless dread.
In Undercurrents: An Anthology of What Lies Beneath, twenty-three talented authors, including New York Times bestsellers Kevin J. Anderson, Rebecca Moesta, and Jody Lynn Nye, have stood on the shores of their psyches and looked out over the ocean of possibility and wondered “What lies beneath?”
The sea creatures and sea monsters that answered their calls range from a giant kraken that rules the deepest ocean to the smallest puffer fish that creates intricate works of underwater art. Creatures of classic mythology—mermaids, sirens, and sea serpents—swim alongside more unusual beasts—underwater cats and singing whirlpools. These stories dive deep into the fears many of us face, including loss, abandonment, death, and physical, mental, or emotional danger. When the fears we keep buried beneath the surface rise up and threaten to consume, we must make a choice: conquer or be conquered.
This anthology is the fourth volume produced by the alumni of Superstars Writing Seminars, and all royalties benefit the Superstars Endowment Fund.
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Shadows & Verse: Classic Dark Poems with Celebrity Commentary by edited by Jonathan Maberry
A very special collection of poems and song lyrics that explore ‘darkness’ in all its many forms— the supernatural, grief, PTSD, loss, the unknown, death, and even joy.
Darkness itself is not always bad or negative. This volume collects poems about darkness by some of the greatest writers of all time –including Edgar Allan Poe, Robert Frost, Langston Hughes, William Butler Yeats, John Donne, and many others.
Each poem was selected by one of today’s top creators who also provided insightful commentary. Contributors include writers (Neil Gaiman, RL Stine, Alma Katsu, Laurell K. Hamilton, Charlaine Harris, and many others), actors (Amber Benson, Harold Perrineau, etc), filmmakers (Shane Black, John Russo, etc), and more.
There are also short essays from health care professionals who explore and explain the nature of darkness.
Shadows & Verse is a charity anthology intended to fund scholarships and other resources for emerging writers. There is no other poetry collection like this. It is deeply personal and also a resource for teaching, learning, healing, and understanding.
Horror and Dark Fantasy Stories Volume 1 by Kevin J. Anderson
Kevin J. Anderson is one of the best-selling novelists working in the field today, but over the course of his long career he has produced a steady stream of short fiction, ranging from hard science fiction, to fantasy, to horror, dark fantasy, and humor. He has won or been nominated for the Hugo Award, Nebula Award, Bram Stoker Award, Shamus Award, Colorado Book Award, Scribe Award, New York Times Notable Book, and many others.
This extraordinary multi-volume set collects over 130 of Anderson’s short stories spanning fifty years of his career and across multiple genres. Each piece is introduced by an original personal note placing the story in context, describing the inspiration or special relevance.
This first volume of Anderson’s horror and dark fantasy stories includes tales of zombies, specters, werewolves, Edgar Allan Poe, the Frankenstein monster, and more human monsters who walk quietly among us … along with his very first story attempt from age 8.
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Science Fiction Stories Volume 2 by Kevin J. Anderson
Kevin J. Anderson is one of the best-selling novelists working in the field today, but over the course of his long career he has produced a steady stream of short fiction, ranging from hard science fiction, to fantasy, to horror, dark fantasy, and humor. He has won or been nominated for the Hugo Award, Nebula Award, Bram Stoker Award, Shamus Award, Colorado Book Award, Scribe Award, New York Times Notable Book, and many others.
This extraordinary multi-volume set collects over 130 of Anderson’s short stories spanning fifty years of his career and across multiple genres. Each piece is introduced by an original personal note placing the story in context, describing the inspiration or special relevance.
In this second volume of science fiction stories, you’ll read about asteroid miners, time travelers, body swappers, giant robots, space cadets, and futuristic prisons. And more.
As October unfolds, we’re excited to share more eerie reads and irresistible deals with you. Whether you’re diving into a chilling new release, securing an exclusive preorder, or snagging a spooky 99 cent bargain, now is the perfect time to embrace the magic of fall reading. Keep an eye out for more spine-tingling updates and seasonal book recommendations in the coming weeks. Enjoy the thrills—and happy reading!
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