October is here, bringing with it pumpkins, black cats, and several new books about witches—not to mention romantasies, sci-fi adventures, demons, werewolves, vampires, haunted houses, haunted shipwrecks, and so much more. Need a new book or two (or 10)? Read on!
October 7
Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber
In a magical version of Los Angeles, a folklore student learns she will die the next day unless she can track down a mysterious object called “the Alchemical Heart.” (October 7)
All of Us Murderers by KJ Charles
“The lush Gothic drama of Crimson Peak meets the murderous intrigue of Knives Out with an LGBTQIA+ love story to die for.” (October 7)
Atlas of Unknowable Things by McCormick Templeman
“Drawing on historical, botanical, and occult research, and steeped in the gothic tradition, Atlas of Unknowable Things considers what it means to search for meaning in the scientific, only to come face to face with the sublime.” (October 7)
Catan: The Order of Ravens by Klaus Teuber
“A prince, a secret society, a momentous decision—the call of the ravens rings out. From the award-winning creator of the global board game sensation, Catan: Order of the Ravens picks up 18 years later, continuing the riveting tale of family, love, and the bitter struggle for power.” (October 7)
Cinder House by Freya Marske
“Sparks fly and lovers dance in this gorgeous, yearning Cinderella retelling … a queer Gothic romance.” (October 7)
The Cold House by A.G. Slatter
“When Everly’s husband and young daughter die in a car crash she finds out nothing is quite what she thought… Secrets, lies, and grief collide in this funny, tragic, intimate, and utterly compelling horror novella.” (October 7)
Colin Gets Promoted and Dooms the World by Mark Waddell
“Colin is a low-level employee at a Hell-like multinational corporation solving the world’s most difficult problems in deeply questionable ways. … When Colin meets a shadowy figure promising his deepest desire in return for a small, unspecified favor, he asks for the one thing that will improve his life: a promotion. But that small favor unleashes an ancient evil.” (October 7)
Crafting for Sinners by Jenny Kiefer
“A queer woman must fight her way out of a craft store run by a megachurch in this gripping survival horror novel.” (October 7)
The Crimson Throne by Sara Raasch and Beth Revis
In this historical romantasy, a man seeks to break his curse by uncovering a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I. But when he sneaks his way into the court of Mary Queen of Scots, he clashes with her alluring magical protector. (October 7)
The Damned by Harper L. Woods
“Beelzebub, the Lord of Gluttony, is no longer his own. He’s been mine ever since he caught me singing to myself, falling prey to the magic of my song. If I can keep my distance, we can both move on. But now, he is caught under my spell, which makes him forbidden to touch. And yet, he is the only one I can trust to get me back to Crystal Hollow.” (October 7)
The Essential Horror of Joe R. Lansdale by Joe R. Lansdale
“In Lansdale’s nightmarish visions, you’ll discover psychotic demon nuns, a psychopathic preacher, cannibals, 80-year-old Elvis, undead strippers, flying ghost fish, Elder Gods, possessed cars, and the worst evil of all: mankind.” With an introduction by Joe Hill. (October 7)
Final Orbit by Chris Hadfield
The Apollo Murders series continues with this “edge-of-your-seat thriller about China’s secret role in the space race,” written by veteran astronaut-turned-author Chris Hadfield. (October 7)
The Finest Edge of Twilight by R.A. Salvatore
“The daughter of legendary Dungeons & Dragons adventurers Drizzt Do’Urden and Catti-brie fights to build her own legacy in a brand-new series from R.A. Salvatore.” (October 7)
The Glass Slide World by Carrie Vaughn
“The sequel to The Naturalist Society follows a young scientist unlocking her magical abilities amid a high-seas adventure filled with international intrigue.” (October 7)
Gold Dust by Catherine Asaro
The Dust Knights series continues, set in a world where “the worlds of three interstellar civilizations vie for honors in the Olympics … The team from Raylicon, a dying world of scorching temperatures, has never won honors”—until a new generation of gifted speedsters emerges, and the stakes rise exponentially. (October 7)
Her Wicked Roots by Tanya Pell
“In this queer retelling of Nathaniel Hawthorne classic gothic story Rappaccini’s Daughter, a young woman is lured to a lush estate owned by a botanist who might be hiding dark secrets.” (October 7)
Herculine by Grace Byron
This horror debut novel follows “a woman who seeks refuge at an all-trans girl commune only to discover that demons haunt her fellow comrades—and she’s their next prey!” (October 7)
Higher Magic by Courtney Floyd
“In this incisive, irreverent, and whimsical cozy dark academia novel, a struggling mage student with intense anxiety must prove that classic literature contained magic—and learn to wield her own stories to change her institution for the better.” (October 7)
Hole in the Sky by Daniel H. Wilson
“Drawing on Wilson’s unique background as both a threat forecaster for the United States Air Force and a Cherokee Nation citizen, this propulsive novel asks probing questions about nonhuman intelligence, the Western mindset, and humans’ understanding of reality.” (October 7)
Hollow by Karina Halle
“A sexy, dark fantasy reimagining of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, where Katrina Van Tassel doesn’t have to choose between Brom Bones and Ichabod Crane, and there are worse things haunting them than the Headless Horseman.” (October 7)
The Hong Kong Widow by Kristen Loesch
In 1950s Hong Kong, a young Chinese refugee joins a séance competition among mediums in a haunted house, with revenge motivating her participation. It ended in a confusing disaster—and decades later, she returns to the scene to find out the truth about what happened there. (October 7)
How to Survive a Fairy Bargain by Laura J. Mayo
“Theodosia’s already survived being the evil stepsister in one fairy tale, but surviving fae bargains, fairy rings, and being turned into a hedgehog will be a whole new challenge in this hilarious sequel to Laura Mayo’s How to Summon a Fairy Godmother.” (October 7)
If the Dead Belong Here by Carson Faust
“When a young girl goes missing, the ghosts of the past collide with her family’s secrets in a mesmerizing Native American Southern Gothic.” (October 7)
Kitty St. Clair’s Last Dance by Kate Robb
“When a young woman is bequeathed a shuttered dance hall, she begins to dream of its heyday—and learns to see her present-day entanglements in a new light.” (October 7)
Legalist by L.E. Modesitt, Jr.
The Grand Illusion series continues as “Dominic Mikail Ysella―ancestor of Avraal Ysella―is the grandson of the last king of Aloor. Stripped of most of their land, Dominic, as the third son, must support himself. He becomes a legalist and is elected to the Imperial Council quietly working as an isolate, someone unreadable by government telepaths.” (October 7)
Love Sucks by Cynthia St. Aubin
“Someone is killing werewolves. At least, that’s the way Vincent Van Gogh tells it when he shows up at Mark Abernathy’s art gallery seeking protection. For gallery assistant and art history addict Hanna Harvey, meeting Van Gogh is a dream come true―until death follows the troubled artist to town and Hanna becomes the murderer’s next target.” (October 7)
Man, F*ck This House (And Other Disasters) by Brian Asman
“Malevolent doppelgangers, bizarre murders, ancient evils, Western ghosts, mirror monsters, poisonous playthings, and more populate the pages of this brilliant–and petrifying–collection of stories.” This expanded edition includes six new stories. (October 7)
A Mouthful of Dust by Nghi Vo
The Singing Hills Cycle continues. “Wandering Cleric Chih of Singing Hills and their hoopoe companion Almost Brilliant come to the river town of Baolin chasing stories of a legendary famine. Amid tales of dishes served to royalty and desserts made of dust, they discover the secrets of what happens when hunger stalks the land and what the powerful will do to hide their crimes.” (October 7)
The Night Is Not for You by Eman Quotah
“When her sense of safety is shattered, a young girl realizes she must become something untamable—even otherworldly—to find freedom, in this visceral coming-of-age horror debut.” (October 7)
The Night That Finds Us All by John Hornor Jacobs
A struggling sailor takes a high-paying job helping bring an aging boat from Seattle to England, but soon finds she may be in over her head when the vessel reveals it’s haunted. (October 7)
The Ordeals by Rachel Greenlaw
In this romantasy tale, a young illusionist tries to break free from her cruel uncle by gaining entry to an elite magic school—with challenges that may spell her doom if she’s not careful. (October 7)
Queen Demon by Martha Wells
“From the breakout SFF superstar author of Murderbot comes the remarkable sequel to Witch King. A fantasy of epic scope, Queen Demon is a story of power and friendship, of trust and betrayal, and of the families we choose.” (October 7)
The River and the Star by Gabriela Romero Lacruz
“In the gripping conclusion to the Warring Gods duology, two women find themselves caught in an ancient feud between ruthless entities, and embark on an epic quest for power and liberation.” (October 7)
The Salvage by Anbara Salam
In 1962, a marine archaeologist studying a shipwreck off the coast of Scotland starts to believe the site may be haunted. (October 7)
Savage Blooms by S.T. Gibson
A “ravishingly dark trilogy of gothic manors, faery magic, and forbidden desires set in the foreboding Highlands of Scotland.” (October 7)
The Second Chance Cinema by Thea Weiss
“A magical theater atop a cobblestone path alters what a couple knows about themselves—and each other—in this scintillating debut brimming with nostalgia and life-affirming wonder.” (October 7)
Shadow Ticket by Thomas Pynchon
In 1932, a Milwaukee private eye sets out to find a missing heiress—and soon becomes “entangled with Nazis, Soviet agents, British counterspies, swing musicians, practitioners of the paranormal, outlaw motorcyclists, and the troubles that come with each of them, none of which Hicks is qualified, forget about being paid, to deal with.” (October 7)
Sister Creatures by Laura Venita Green
In a small Louisiana town, intersecting characters look toward an uncertain future while sharing a connection to a “malevolent shape-shifting entity whose rage and despair stems from a tragic history of misogyny, maternal loss, and stolen ambitions.” (October 7)
Uncanny Valley Girls: Essays on Horror, Survival, and Love by Zefyr Lisowski
“A sharply personal and expansive memoir-in-essays dedicated to the strange and absurd beauty of horror films, exploring the complications of gender, the insidiousness of class ascension, and the latent violence hidden in our own uncanny reflections.” (October 7)
Vesselless by Corney L. Winn
“An addictive enemies-to-lovers romance following the heir to a fantasy kingdom, and the seductive spirit sent to claim her soul.” (October 7)
October 14
The Albino’s Secret by Michael Moorcock and Mark Hodder
“Embark on a thrilling alternate historical mystery with Sir Seaton Begg and Doctor Sinclair as they chase the enigmatic Red King assassin through the streets of Istanbul.” (October 14)
All That We See or Seem by Ken Liu
“Award­-winning author Ken Liu returns with his first sci-fi thriller in a brand-new series following former ‘orphan hacker’ Julia Z as she is thrust into a high-stakes adventure where she must use her AI-whispering skills to unravel a virtual reality mystery, rescue a kidnapped dream artist, and confront the blurred lines between technology, selfhood, and the power of shared dreams.” (October 14)
An Amateur Witch’s Guide to Murder by K. Valentin
“A wannabe witch tries to break a curse on a clueless client in this laugh-out-loud debut for fans of queer romantic fantasy.” (October 14)
A Better Paradise Volume One: An Aftermath by Dan Houser
“Set in the near future, A Better Paradise tells the story of the ill-fated development of an ambitious but addictive video game project that goes very wrong. As the software they developed starts to produce unexpected and disturbing results, the project is shut down and abandoned. Until now.” (October 14)
Bloodtide by Sophie Burnham
“The fate of the empire hangs in the balance in the second installment of the genre-bending Ex Romana trilogy.” (October 14)
Cold War by Jonathan Maberry
The sequel to NecroTek is “an action-packed sci-fi thriller full of weird science, kick-ass heroes, humor, passion, heroism, and sacrifice.” (October 14)
Conform by Ariel Sullivan
“In the far future, one young woman finds herself torn between two loves—and two sides of a rebellion boiling under the surface—in the first novel of a sweeping dystopian romance series.” (October 14)
Dead & Breakfast by Kat Hillis and Rosiee Thor
“The new vampires in town are sinking their teeth into solving a murder.” (October 14)
Extremity by Nicholas Binge
“A time-traveling, end-of-the-world police procedural, Extremity is True Detective if written by Philip K. Dick.” (October 14)
Fortress of Ambrose by J. Elle
“In a world where the line between proper and forbidden magic blurs, Quell and Jordan, along with two unlikely allies, must navigate a treachero’s path where freedom hangs by a thread. Can love tip the scales toward freedom? Or will rivalries and deadly betrayals shatter their hearts and destroy the world they once knew?” (October 14)
Future Boy: Back to the Future and My Journey Through the Space-Time Continuum by Michael J. Fox
“A poignant, heartfelt, and funny memoir about how, in 1985, Michael J. Fox brought to life two iconic roles simultaneously―Alex P. Keaton in Family Ties and Marty McFly in Back to the Future. An amazing true story as only Michael J. Fox can tell it.” (October 14)
The Graceview Patient by Caitlin Starling
“Misery meets Invasion of the Body Snatchers in this genre-bending, claustrophobic hospital gothic.” (October 14)
Happy People Don’t Live Here by Amber Sparks
“In this darkly funny gothic tale, a reclusive mother and her saturnine daughter move into a haunted building brimming with eccentrics―and secrets.” (October 14)
I’ll Quit When I’m Dead by Luke Smitherd
“A young woman at an intensive wellness retreat and a struggling musician vow to turn their lives around—or die trying.” (October 14)
The Keeper of Magical Things by Julie Leong
“An almost-mage discovers friendship—and maybe something more—in the unlikeliest of places in this delightfully charming novel.” (October 14)
Kill the Beast by Serra Swift
“The Witcher meets Howl’s Moving Castle in this debut original faerie tale of revenge, redemption, and friendship.” (October 14)
The Last Spirits of Manhattan by John A. McDermott
“Based on a true story, this sparkling and witty novel whisks you to 1956 Manhattan, where famed director Alfred Hitchcock is hosting a star-studded party in an allegedly haunted house…only for the soiree to be interrupted by a ghostly party crasher.” (October 14)
The Last Witch by C.J. Cooke
“Based on the incredible true story of a woman who challenged a man who went on to become one of Europe’s most notorious and cruel witchfinders, this novel offers a jewel-bright portrait of female power.” (October 14)
Lives of Bitter Rain by Adrian Tchaikovsky
“City-by-city, kingdom-by-kingdom, the Palleseen have sworn to bring ‘Perfection’ and ‘Correctness’ to an imperfect world. But before these ruthless Tyrant Philosophers send in their legions, they dispatch Outreach—the rain before the storm.” (October 14)
Local Heavens by Kris N. Fajardo
Set in New York City circa 2075, this Great Gatsby riff follows “a corporate hacker. An elusive billionaire. A society trying to survive the American Nightmare.” (October 14)
The Mist Thief by LJ Andrews
After losing a battle, a woman is married off to a fae prince as a way to join their kingdoms. She ends up falling for him as a new conflict looms, leading to more life-or-death romantic complications. (October 14)
Our Gifted Hearts by Jennifer Kennedy
“When she’s accused of witchcraft, Fortune must flee her village to spare her neck, marrying a man she barely knows. But is the man who promises to be her saviour all he seems?” (October 14)
The Princess Knight by Cait Jacobs
“A princess desperate to win back the prince who broke her heart follows him to his kingdom’s prestigious military academy—and in doing so, falls in love, saves the realm, and continues to look fabulous in this delightful debut fantasy.” (October 14)
Recipes for an Unexpected Afterlife by Deston J. Munden
“An undead orc knight leaves battle behind for a new kind of afterlife—one with good food, good friends, and maybe even fatherhood.” (October 14)
Red City by Marie Lu
“A dark and deadly contemporary fantasy of magical warfare, star-crossed ambition, and the pursuit of perfection at any cost, set in a glittering alternate Los Angeles.” (October 14)
Remain: A Supernatural Love Story by Nicholas Sparks with M. Night Shyamalan
“A one-of-a-kind novel that grapples with the supernatural mysteries of life, death, and human connection—an unprecedented collaboration between the globally bestselling author of love stories like The Notebook and the renowned writer and director of blockbuster thrillers like The Sixth Sense.” (October 14)
A Scar in the Bone by Sophie Jordan
“Magic stirs in the darkness, strengthening all who believe in it. But will it be enough to save Tamsyn, the pride, the kingdom…and a fiery love fated to endure for centuries, as deep as a scar in the bone?” (October 14)
Thirsty by Lucy Lehane
“A high-heat, low-drama vampire romance where the only stakes are true love.” (October 14)
Unseen Gods by Justin Holley
“After winning an old casefile at auction outlining the disappearance of a hunting party back in the nineties, Kory and his pregnant wife invite their friend and mentor, Professor Frank Colista, and others, for a casual long weekend of exploring the mystery onsite … When one of their factions disappears without a trace, Kory and Colista fear the past may repeat itself.” (October 14)
The Works of Vermin by Hiron Ennes
“As an exterminator, Guy hunts the uncanny creatures that crawl up from the river. His latest quarry is different: a centipede the size of a dragon with a deadly venom and a ravenous taste for artwork … No sane person would hunt it, if they had the choice. Guy doesn’t have a choice.” (October 14)
October 21-23
The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2025 edited by John Joseph Adams and Nnedi Okorafor
“A collection of the year’s best science fiction and fantasy short fiction selected by award-winning author of Death of the Author and the Binti Trilogy, Nnedi Okorafor, and series editor John Joseph Adams.” (October 21)
Blind Date With a Werewolf by Patricia Briggs
“When the deadly werewolf Asil is gifted five blind dates by some anonymous ‘friends,’ his reclusive life will never be the same in this enthralling novel in stories.” (October 21)
Cathedral of the Drowned by Nathan Ballingrud
“The sequel to Crypt of the Moon Spider, Cathedral of the Drowned is an oozing, squirming, scuttling tale of altered bodies and minds.” (October 21)
The Devil She Knows by Alexandria Bellefleur
“A down-on-her-luck woman makes a deal with a crafty demon to win back her ex-girlfriend after a proposal gone awry, only to discover the girl of her dreams might be the devil she knows.” (October 21)
A Fae in Finance by Juliet Brooks
“In this hilarious contemporary fantasy romance, an exasperated low-level investment banker is trapped in a magical realm by a faerie prince, where she must survive in a strange new world with only her wits—and a solid wi-fi connection.” (October 21)
The Familiar Spirit by D.J. Butler and Aaron Michael Ritchey
The Cunning Man series continues as “Hiram Woolley and his son Michael carry an itinerant preacher across the border into Mexico … where they’re dragged into investigating an impossible murder … They battle bandits and also an elusive ghostmaster who blights the land with the spirits of the uneasy dead.” (October 21)
The Forsaken and the Fated by Camilla Raines
“In this thrilling sequel to The Hollow and the Haunted, the web of dark magic around two rival families becomes ever more difficult to untangle. Time is running out, and the dead are hungry.” (October 21)
Futility by Nuzo Onoh
“A monstrous, gleeful, bitingly funny tale of murder, body-swapping and bloody vengeance.” (October 21)
Girl Dinner by Olivie Blake
“A darkly fun novel about power, lust, and eating your fill, as wealthy moms and sorority girls practice a sinister new wellness trend.” (October 21)
I Am Cleopatra by Natasha Solomons
“A powerful retelling of the life of one of the most beguiling and misrepresented female figures in history, Cleopatra.” (October 21)
The Isle in the Silver Sea by Tasha Suri
“A heart-shattering standalone romantasy of sapphic longing, medieval folklore, and a love that spans the centuries.” (October 21)
King Sorrow by Joe Hill
“A chilling tale of modern-world dangers, dark academia, and the unexpected consequences of revenge as six friends dabble in the occult and are tragically, horrifyingly successful… calling forth an evil entity that demands regular human sacrifice.” (October 21)
Labyrinth by A.G. Riddle
In this thriller, “a group of strangers with tinnitus begins seeing numbers—numbers they soon realize are a code that will change the world.” (October 21)
The Lost Reliquary by Lyndsay Ely
“A divinely blessed warrior bound to the last living goddess plots deicide to win her freedom in this propulsive epic fantasy.” (October 21)
Psychopomp & Circumstance by Eden Royce
“A Southern Gothic historical fantasy story of a contentious funeral.” (October 21)
Red Star Hustle/Apprehension by Sam J. Miller and Mary Robinette Kowal
“Two expertly crafted crime stories set in a far-future science fiction universe, from two award-winning authors known for their gripping plots and unforgettable characters—a short novel and a long novella that will thrill fans of space adventures, mystery, and intergalactic intrigue in this Saga Double.” (October 21)
The Sister’s Curse by Nicola Solvinic
“When mysterious drownings plague her small town, a detective haunted by her serial killer father must uncover whether revenge, ancient legends, or something darker lurks beneath the surface.” (October 21)
Slayers of Old by Jim C. Hines
“Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Golden Girls in this humorous contemporary standalone fantasy about a group of former Chosen Ones coming out of retirement to save the world one last time.” (October 21)
Star Wars: The Last Order by Kwame Mbalia
“Following the end of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the Resistance rescues a ship full of young passengers who had been kidnapped by the First Order. As Finn and Jannah set out to find the First Order officer responsible before he can endanger any more children, the two former stormtroopers must wrestle with their own complicated pasts as soldiers of the oppressive regime.” (October 21)
The Things Gods Break by Abigail Owen
“You’d think I’d have learned by now: don’t mouth off to deities. Don’t fall for the King of the Underworld. And definitely don’t get dragged into a divine death match where I’m the cursed mortal prize.” (October 21)
The Women of Artemis by Hannah Lynn
“This is the never-before-told story of history’s most ferocious heroines: this is the rise of the Amazons.” (October 21)
When They Burned the Butterfly by Wen-yi Lee
“Singapore, 1972: Newly independent and grappling for power in a fast-modernizing world. Here, gangsters in Chinese secret societies are the last conduits of their ancestors’ migrant gods, and the back alleys where they fight are the last place magic has not been assimilated and legislated away.” (October 21)
The Book of Dust: The Rose Field by Philip Pullman
The Book of Dust Trilogy concludes: “Picking up right where The Secret Commonwealth left off, this story finds Lyra alone in a city haunted by daemons, searching for her beloved Pan. Malcolm Polstead isn’t far behind, searching for Lyra. And they are both racing toward the desert of Karamakan, following the trail of roses said to hold the secret of Dust.” (October 23)
October 28-31
Best Wishes From the Full Moon Coffee Shop by Mai Mochizuki
“From the bestselling author of the Japanese sensation The Full Moon Coffee Shop, this charming and heartfelt novel showcases the magic of Christmas as lost souls find themselves—with a little help from an enchanted café run by cats.” (October 28)
Blood for the Undying Throne by Sung-il Kim, translated by Anton Hur
“The sequel to Blood of the Old Kings is an epic fantasy adventure where the corpses of sorcerers power an empire and ordinary people rise up to tear it down.” (October 28)
Blood Like Ours by Stuart Neville
“In this chilling follow-up to Blood Like Mine, one mother faces the ultimate supernatural horror: the monster she must become to protect her child.” (October 28)
Bonds of Hercules by Jasmine Mas
“Packed with spicy romance, Greek mythology, and dangerous husbands, Bonds of Hercules is perfect for fans of tension, betrayal, and choosing sides.” Sequel to Blood of Hercules. (October 28)
Carpathians by Paul A. Dixon
“Humanity has reached the stars—as has corporate greed—but the discovery of an alien artifact will change everything in this epic first-contact story.” (October 28)
Cry, Voidbringer by Elaine Ho
“A gripping saga of how far one will go for freedom and control—and how easily it can all be taken away.” (October 28)
Darker Days by Thomas Olde Heuvelt
“A modern twist on the Faustian tale about a gilded street in a Pacific Northwest town where the charmed residents have made a frightening deal… resulting in devastating consequences.” (October 28)
Dead Hand Rule by Max Gladstone
“Great powers clash and epic action unfolds in book three of the Craft Wars series. The time until the end-times is ticking away. If the world has any hope of surviving, it must come together now.” (October 28)
The Essential Patricia A. McKillip by Patricia A. McKillip
“Within McKillip’s magical landscapes, a mermaid statue comes to life; princesses dance with dead suitors; a painting and a muse possess a youthful artist; seductive sea travelers enrapture distant lovers; a time-traveling angel endures religious madness; and an overachieving teenage mage discovers her own true name.” (October 28)
The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow
“A moving and genre-defying quest about the lady-knight whose legend built a nation, and the cowardly historian sent back through time to make sure she plays her part–even if it breaks his heart.” (October 28)
No Life Forsaken by Steven Erikson
“A goddess awakens to a new world in the second thrilling book in the Witness series, continuing the iconic saga of the Malazan Book of the Fallen.” (October 28)
Our Vicious Oaths by N.E. Davenport
“Enter a new world of romantic fantasy—a journey of powerful magic, enemies-to-lovers, and political intrigue—as a warrior-princess and a vengeful king from rival fae courts form a fierce alliance to take down a merciless despot.” (October 28)
Redneck Revenant by David R. Slayton
“Adam Binder’s life has never been better. Sure, he has no money, no car, no home to call his own, and he’s worried about creating a future with his boyfriend Vic, but he’s closer to his family than ever before. He’s also Page to the Elven Court of Swords, and that appointment is not without its perks—like the invisible sword strapped to his back. But on Halloween night, Adam’s life takes a disturbing turn. Annie, his brother’s long-lost wife, turns up on her husband’s doorstep alive and well, with no memory of her death. But is it really Annie, or a Trojan horse from some new magical enemy?” (October 28)
Simultaneous by Eric Heisserer
“From the Oscar-nominated screenwriter of Arrival comes a phenomenal speculative thriller about a federal agent and a therapist who team up to stop an otherworldly killer.” (October 28)
The Sound of the Dark by Daniel Church
A true-crime podcaster sets out to investigate the decades-old case of an experimental artist who killed his family and himself after recording sounds at an abandoned military base. What she finds in his tapes is far more unsettling that she could have imagined. (October 28)
Spellbound by Georgia Leighton
“In a remote castle perched atop a windswept island, a long-awaited royal heir is born. In accordance with ancient custom, a blessing ceremony takes place to bestow the princess with magical gifts—along with a terrible curse. But this is not the love story you may think you know … Just three women, who together concoct a desperate plan of misdirect that changes the course of all their lives.” (October 28)
The Tin Men by Nelson and Alex DeMille
“At a top-secret Army training facility in the Mojave Desert, Special Agents Scott Brodie and Maggie Taylor plunge into a deadly web of military intrigue, AI technology, and robot soldiers as they unravel the shocking murder of a senior scientist in this gripping thriller.” (October 28)
To Bargain With Mortals by R.A. Basu
“The first book in the Reckoning Storm duology, To Bargain with Mortals is a stunning reflection on politics and purpose, blood and allegiance—and what we do with the histories we inherit.” (October 28)
Tom’s Crossing by Mark Z. Danielewski
“For sure no one expected the dead to rise, but they did. No one expected the mountain to fall either, but it did. No one expected an act of courage so great, and likewise so appalling, that it still staggers the heart and mind of anyone who knows anything about the Katanogos massif, to say nothing of Pillars Meadow.” (October 28)
An Unlikely Coven by AM Kvita
“The outcast daughter of a powerful family of witches returns home to New York City and is immediately embroiled in a supernatural power struggle in this wickedly funny fantasy debut.” (October 28)
The White Octopus Hotel by Alexandra Bell
“Journey to a magical hotel in the Swiss Alps, where two lost souls living in different centuries meet and discover if a second chance awaits them behind its doors.” (October 28)
Witches of Dubious Origin by Jenn McKinlay
“When a librarian discovers she’s descended from a long line of powerful witches, she’ll need all of her bookish knowledge to harness her family’s magic.” (October 28)
The Dagger in Vichy by Alistair Reynolds
“In a deep medieval future, a band of players travels across France to perform the same old tales in the same old towns. When passing soldiers entrust them with a mysterious box that they say must be delivered to the Imperator, old playwright Master Guillaume and young escaped thief Rufus puzzle at what the box might contain. When Rufus overhears strange conversations between his Master Guillaume and the thing in the box, he must choose between his loyalty to the man who saved him from the noose and fear of the ancient intelligence working in their midst.” (October 31)
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