Recs if you like The Curse of Hester Gardens...

horror fiction from Black authors featuring Black characters

was curious, so did some research and found loads and loads!!! happy reading, folks!

A genre-inclusive and diverse list of horror releases coming in 2026. If I missed any or you have suggestions, please let me know. I will update periodically as new books are announced and release dates are solidified.

Source for a lot of the data for this list came from readjumpscares.com, which is a website you should absolutely check out. I’m sure data will come from other places along the way, as well.

PLEASE drop your recs!! This is a work in progress and I'm not an expert, just upset that i couldnt find any preexisting pagebound lists highlighting indie books by Black authors

Not all of these books will have cannibalism... but there is a non-zero chance at least 1% will.

Gothic books written by Black authors, compiled by Amelie West! Please lmk if you have suggestions :)