What are the best horror novel in 2025?

Here are some of the most anticipated horror novels for 2025, featuring a mix of established authors and newcomers:

Most Anticipated Horror Novels of 2025

1. Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix

   • Release Date: January 14, 2025
   • Plot: A group of young unwed mothers discover witchcraft at Wellwood Home, blending horror with fantasy and feminist themes13.

2. At Dark, I Become Loathsome by Eric LaRocca

   • Release Date: January 28, 2025
   • Plot: A dark and chilling story about a grieving man who performs rituals for those contemplating life or death, leading him down a darker path1.

3. Listen to Your Sister by Neena Viel

   • Release Date: February 4, 2025
   • Plot: A debut novel about a family on the run, tackling social issues and family dynamics with a horror twist13.

4. They Bloom at Night by Trang Thanh Tran

   • Release Date: March 4, 2025
   • Plot: A young adult horror novel set in a post-hurricane Louisiana, exploring climate change and trauma1.

5. The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones

   • Release Date: March 18, 2025
   • Plot: A historical horror novel combining vampire lore with real American Indian history13.

6. Never Flinch by Stephen King

   • Release Date: May 27, 2025
   • Plot: A murder mystery involving a killer threatening innocents, with social commentary12.

7. The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

   • Release Date: July 15, 2025
   • Plot: A fantastical horror novel exploring dark forces influencing literature13.

8. Lucky Day by Chuck Tingle

   • Release Date: August 12, 2025
   • Plot: A humorous horror story involving supernatural luck and absurd deaths12.

9. King Sorrow by Joe Hill

   • Release Date: October 23, 2025
   • Plot: A fantasy horror novel about summoning a dragon-demon, marking Hill's first novel in nine years12.

10. Nowhere Burning by Catriona Ward

    • Release Date: October 7, 2025
    • Plot: A dark and eerie story about two children seeking refuge, only to find themselves amidst darkness1.

These novels showcase a diverse range of themes and styles, from psychological thrillers to supernatural horror, ensuring a thrilling year for horror fans.