February is Women in Horror Month and we are excited to bring you a list of our favorite books by women in the horror field. Today we’re bringing you the Kali Krew’s list of favourite horror novels and series. Most will be linked to our own reviews on site unless stated otherwise.
Lilyn’s Picks
Feed (Newsflesh Trilogy #1) by Mira Grant
Almost any book by her, really, but Feed is the one that made me go “Ahhh, yessss, you are good!” – Lilyn
Check out Lilyn’s review of Feed!
Into the Mist (Taine McKenna Adventures #1) by Lee Murray
“Unusual chomp ‘n’ stomps in unusual locations. She writes her characters and country with passion. And people still get gobbled.” – Lilyn
Check out Lilyn’s review of Into the Mist!
Gracie’s Picks
Upside Down: Inverted Tropes in Storytelling edited by Jaym Gates and Monica Velentinelli
“Upside Down is a mixed anthology but it has a lot of women authors in it and not one but two editors that are women. It’s becoming more common seeing a woman’s name in the ‘edited by’ credits and hopefully it becomes more common” – Gracie
Check out Gracie’s review of Upside Down: Inverted Tropes in Storytelling!
The Spirit Chaser (Spirit Chasers #1) by Kat Mayor
“I very rarely read paranormal horror. Nothing against it, it’s just not really my thing. But I really love The Spirit Chaser series. I even had to create a new shelf for it because it’s the only paranormal romance that I have. I love the relationship between Casey and Austin because they genuinely feel like a couple, rather than two people in lust, not love.”– Gracie
Check out Lilyn’s review of The Spirit Chaser and Gracie’s review of Cursed (Spirit Chasers #3)
Tracy’s Picks
The Good House by Tananarive Due
“Dr. Due’s book is a master class in horror. Suspense, beautiful writing and a platter full of horrific scenes combine with the storytelling that had me wishing it was another 400 pages long. I was not ready to let that book go.” – Tracy
Check out Lilyn’s review of The Good House!
Benny Rose, The Cannibal King by Hailey Piper
“I haven’t written my review for this yet but here’s what you need to know: It hit all the horror buttons and it’s wonderfully written” – Tracy
Olly’s Picks
Fever Dream by Samantha Schweblin
“A twisted, nightmarish believable tale of modern eco horror. It’s one that has lingered with me since I read it.” – Olly
Check out Olly’s review of Fever Dream!
Sam’s Picks
Infernal by Cheryl Low
“It’s fantastic survival horror and wastes 0 time getting right into the action! It strikes a really great balance between the action and the atmosphere. I finished it in one sitting!” – Sam
Check out Sam’s review of Infernal!
The Making of Gabriel Davenport (Gabriel Davenport #1) by Beverly Lee
“I loved the first book and I’m reading the second now, I’m totally engrossed. I have no doubts that the third book will be just as fantastic!” – Sam
Check out Sam’s review of The Making of Gabriel Davenport
Trust me, that’s not half of the women in horror fiction today! But I hope our readers will come through with some more authors to expand our ever-growing list. You can also check out the Ladies of Horror Fiction site for a list of women authors that’s already had an impressive number of authors added to it and is still growing!
Ladies of Horror Fiction website
GracieKat was the first co-host of Sci-Fi & Scary, Lilyn’s partner-in-crime, and sub-head of the Kali Krew. She reviews horror books, movies, and games for the site. She also does a weekly Focus on the Frightful feature, and is the site list-maker. She is also in control of the Sci-Fi & Scary podcast which will relaunch soon.
