2023 was a great year for horror fans. There may have been plenty of TV shows and movies, but this year, we were also treated to a variety of horror books to suit every taste.
There was historical horror fiction that made the bestsellers list, and horror comedies that made us chuckle and spooked at the same time. Young readers also got a few books to scare them into having nightmares.
Horror was intermixed with mystery and there were several haunted house books. There was something for every horror fan out there and it was interesting and reassuring to know that after all this time, people not only picked up books but also wanted to discuss and analyze them.
On a personal note, I too was able to find some gems in the vast sea of horror fiction and found several I enjoyed reading. While I still try to finish reading them, I also found some books I added to my library and will be getting to them soon this year.
Here are the Top 10 Horror Books of 2023:
1) How To Sell A Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
Released in January 2023, HOW TO SELL A HAUNTED HOUSE became a quick favorite of horror fans because of its moving plot and genuine haunting scenes. Some of the complaints horror fans usually harbor is the lack of frightening scenes in ‘haunted-houses’ books. But this novel does not disappoint and is actually one of those books you will consider reading again once you’ve read the last page.
This novel still sits on the bestsellers list for Ghost Thrillers and is a favorite among Facebook Groups dedicated to Horror Novels, and book clubs.
The protagonist may have made her introduction in Stephen King’s previous books, but here she gets her turn to shine.
HOLLY was released in September 2023 and while it received acclaim it was also criticized for being a little too political.
However, the book comes from the mind of Stephen King and so obviously, it is hard to put down. The mystery is gripping and readers have found that the serial killers depicted in the novel are truly horrifying,
The book still sits on the bestsellers list for Suspense Thriller and is a must read for every Stephen King fan.
3) The September House by Carissa Orlando
This novel was released in well, September 2023. The novel has tones of dark humor and eeriness that sets this story apart from others.
The September House has an interesting plot about the house in which Margaret has moved in with her husband Hal, starts to bleed only on September. Just what is the story behind it?
The mystery will keep you on your toes and the subtle humor breaks the tension of the plot.
The book sits on the bestsellers list for Horror Fiction Classics.
4) The Only One Left by Riley Sager
This gripping novel that boasts of plenty of twists and turns was published in July 2023. The story has an interesting mystery that readers found intense and enjoyable.
The book was a bestseller in the Ghost Mysteries and Historical Thrillers category.
5) Lone Women by Victor LaValle
Published in March 2023, this novel was declared as the best novel of the year. The story combined elements of horror and history into an intense narrative that makes this one of the best written novels of 2023.
The novel currently sits on the bestsellers list for U.S. Horror Fiction and Historical Fantasy.
6) Episode Thirteen by Craig DiLouie
Published in January 2023, this novel is described as being unsettling and eerie. The book is about paranormal investigators and readers found the story to be frightening and compared it to Mike Flanagan’s work.
The book is currently on the bestsellers list for Ghost Suspense and Ghost Fiction.
7) Starling House by Alix E. Harrow
Published in October 2023, this book is part of Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club. This may seem like another haunted house story but it keeps the suspense going on throughout and beautifully combines horror and romance elements. Many have described the novel as a re-imagining of Beauty and the Beast.
This book is on the bestsellers list for Romantic Fantasy and Fairy Tale Fantasy.
8) None of this is true by Lisa Jewell
You’ll never see it coming. At least that’s what most readers of this gripping book will tell you.
Published in July 2023, this suspenseful book will make you concentrate on every page so that you don’t miss a single clue.
This book is on the bestsellers list of Psychological Thrillers.
9) Prettiest Girl in the Grave by Kristopher Triana
You’ll want to stay out of graveyards after reading this terrifying novel. The book will keep you on the edge of your seat as you turn every page. Readers were genuinely spooked by this novel and so it is no surprise that the book is on the bestsellers list for Horror Fiction.
If you love a good horror-comedy, then this book is for you. You will find yourself entertained by dark humor and shocked by the events that follow when the protagonist makes one impulsive decision after another.
Published in January 2023, this book is on the bestsellers list of Occult Fiction.
2023 also saw the release of the last book in my trilogy THE LEGEND OF AMARA Book III: The Aftermath .
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