Recs if you like Pilgrim: A Medieval Horror...

horror books that revolve around religious ideals or institutions from the mainstream to the mythic. while the title of this list is derivative of the bible, this focus of this list is not on any one religion or religious group.

katabasis (n.) “descent”; often referring to a descent into the underworld, or the realm of the dead.

Ancient horrors and creepy castles - creating a list of books that have been recommend, read, or heard of that contain the theme of medieval horror. Some books are religious based, please check all CWs before reading! (Contact me if something is listed incorrectly!)

Books in this list are in at least two quests. Thus helping to earn more badges. Books will span different genres. Once I scan through all the quests, I plan to further organize the list. I am thinking of creating a seperate list and moving the books with three or more quests to the new list and keeping the two badge books in this list. Are there other ways you would organize a list this big?

Going back to the Dark Ages with all the horror and death they experienced. A comprehensive list including popular selections along with lesser known works to evoke the Olde Age scares.

(I try to update this list all any time I run across new ones!)

Looking for books across genres that feature a knight character? Maybe a Paladin who is hunting a killer and protecting a perfumer or a Knight fighting demons in post apocalyptic Appalachia? Look no further!

SWANA authors are authors from South West Asia and North Africa. They currently make up <1% of the trad publishing industry. This list is here to introduce you to their stories.

NOTE: if you find an author who doesn’t belong on this list, please comment & I will remove the book(s) ASAP.

As always, lists are forever evolving🥰

novels inspired by the Medieval period (though there are a few that are more Renaissance era)

angels, demons, monks, plague, puss, flesh, fear, fire,

For those who can’t get enough of the dark & gritty setting of the Dark Ages.

horror, historical, and fantasy that are all in the medieval gothic genre. also includes books that are heavily inspired but are more scifi/fantasy to get a fully comprehensive vibe

Historical fiction in medieval or early modern settings, from the court of Henry VIII to medieval monasteries.

my list of books on 2+ quests, continued!

An ongoing list of medieval/middle ages/dark ages inspired horror novels.

Give me your recommendations!

Horror books with medieval settings

Books that either take place in medieval times or have medieval vibes.

Fiction and nonfiction books about or inspired by medieval Europe.

fantasy, horror, poetry, graphic novel, romance

Medieval Horror and Dark Fantasy