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From USA Today bestseller and rising queen of atmospheric horror Darcy Coates comes a haunting story of intrigue, misery, and fear.Some houses are haunted by memories. Ashburn House is haunted by something far worse.When Adrienne inherits a crumbling mansion in a remote town, she sees it as her last hope—a place to start over. But the locals whisper that Ashburn House is cursed, home to sinister secrets and restless spirits. As darkness falls, Adrienne discovers she is not alone within its walls. Furniture moves when her back is turned. Unsettling messages appear in hidden corners. Her loyal cat, Wolfgang, is her only comfort as the shadows deepen and fear takes hold.Every night brings new terror, and Adrienne must confront a mounting sense of dread as the house’s mysteries unravel. With reality shifting around her and an unseen force closing in, she realizes survival is anything but guaranteed.The Haunting of Ashburn House delivers atmospheric suspense and gothic horror for fans of haunted house stories and emotional thrillers. Step inside if you dare—but beware, Ashburn House does not let its secrets go easily.

USA TODAY BESTSELLER * JULY 2023 LIBRARYREADS SELECTION It’s not the snow you should fear—it’s the person next to you.Christa hoped a retreat to the Rocky Mountains would help her escape her haunted past, but a brutal snowstorm strands her in an abandoned cabin with eight strangers—and a killer who won’t stop until no one is left.From the very first page, Dead of Winter by Darcy Coates plunges you into bone-chilling isolation and a relentless fight for survival. This visceral locked-room horror blends graphic, inventive suspense with an atmosphere so intense you’ll feel the icy air and hear every creak in the darkness. The claustrophobic cabin becomes a trap, where trust is a luxury no one can afford, and betrayal lurks behind every fearful glance. If you crave snowstorm survival and unrelenting dread, this is your next obsession.

Darcy Coates brings you a brand-new horror novel that'll take your breath away... From Below is:Perfect for fans of Jennifer McMahon and Wendy WebbFor lovers of ghost stories and anyone mesmerized by the depths of the ocean-and what hides in the darknessNo light. No air. No escape.Hundreds of feet beneath the ocean's surface, a graveyard waits...Years ago, the SS Arcadia vanished without a trace during a routine voyage. Though a strange, garbled emergency message was broadcast, neither the ship nor any of its crew could be found. Sixty years later, its wreck has finally been discovered more than three hundred miles from its intended course...a silent graveyard deep beneath the ocean's surface, eagerly waiting for the first sign of life.Cove and her dive team have been granted permission to explore the Arcadia's rusting hull. Their purpose is straightforward: examine the wreck, film everything, and, if possible, uncover how and why the supposedly unsinkable ship vanished.But the Arcadia has not yet had its fill of death, and something dark and hungry watches from below. With limited oxygen and the ship slowly closing in around them, Cove and her team will have to fight their way free of the unspeakable horror now desperate to claim them.Because once they're trapped beneath the ocean's waves, there's no going back.Also By Darcy Coates:The Haunting of Leigh HarkerThe Haunting of Ashburn HouseThe Haunting of Blackwood HouseCraven ManorThe House Next DoorVoices in the Snow

From bestselling horror author and queen of gothic mysteries Darcy Coates comes a chilling story about the shadows of dead things—and how they haunt the living. How long could you survive?Mara has spent her entire life rejecting the world of spirits and shadows. Raised by spiritualists and scam mediums, she craves a future grounded in logic—far from the superstitions she’s learned to despise. But when Mara and her fiancé move into Blackwood House, a sprawling estate marked by tragedy and an irresistible price, her hard-won skepticism is put to the test.Inside Blackwood House, whispers echo through empty rooms and cold spots appear without warning. As the house’s chilling secrets come to light, Mara is drawn into a relentless psychological struggle between disbelief and growing terror. What begins as an escape from her past soon becomes a fight for sanity, as the boundaries between reality and the supernatural blur with every turn of the key.If you crave haunted house thrillers and gothic suspense with immersive atmosphere, spine-tingling tension, and a protagonist you can’t help but root for, The Haunting of Blackwood House will grip you until the last page.

The Blair Witch Project meets Fyre Fest in this chilling horror thriller from the USA Today bestselling author of The Haunting of Ashburn House, Dead of Winter and Hunted.It was supposed to be the party of the century: miles of idyllic white sand beaches, lush jungle foliage...and a dark legend nobody dreamed might be all too true.When an online influencer and several hundred of his most loyal fans land on Prosperity Island, the plan is simple: five days of elaborate games, drinking, and suntanned fun.For one attendee, a week in paradise should have been a welcome respite. The only survivor of an infamous cult, Ruth wants nothing more than to keep her head down and not draw attention. She's spent decades outrunning her blood-soaked childhood, and her identity is a closely held secret.But then the true history of the island is revealed…along with its sinister connection to Ruth's past. As guests go missing and games turn deadly, Ruth and the rest of the attendees are forced to question whether they've really been invited to paradise...or whether something much darker – and far bloodier – is waiting for them just beyond the bonfire's light.Darcy Coates delivers a bloody and chilling suspense thriller with a sinister mystery on a deadly island – how bad can things get?TropesHorror ThrillerSuspenseMystery ThrillerMysterious IslandDeadly Games

From bestselling horror author Darcy Coates comes Dead Lake, a cabin in the woods thriller that will make you double-check your locks at night. Because no one is ever truly alone…Dead Lake is a chilling, fast-paced read:Perfect for fans of Paul Tremblay and Amy CrossFor lovers of horror and ghost storiesIncludes 4 bonus storiesA week's visit to the remote Harob Lake cabin couldn't have come at a better time for Sam.She's battling artist's block ahead of a major gallery exhibition. Staying at the lake house is her final, desperate attempt to paint the collection that could save her floundering career. It seems perfect: no neighbors, no phone, no distractions.But the dream retreat disintegrates into a nightmare when Sam sees a stranger by the lake.A tall, mysterious man stands on the edge of her dock, staring intently into the swirling waters below. He starts to follow her. He disables her car. He destroys her only way to communicate with the outside world. And something about the man seems… unnatural. Soon Sam suspects he's responsible for the series of disappearances from a nearby hiking trail.Completely stranded, Sam realizes she's become the prey in the hunter's deadliest game…Don't have enough scary books on your shelves?More bestselling horror from Darcy Coates:The Carrow HauntCraven ManorThe Haunting of Ashburn HouseThe Haunting of Blackwood HouseThe Haunting of Rookward HouseThe House Next DoorThe Folcroft GhostsHuntedThe Haunting of Gillespie HouseParasite

From bestselling horror author Darcy Coates comes a story of silenced voices and spectral reckonings. Some secrets are better left forgotten...

A ghastly reimagining of classic haunted house stories, Craven Manor is:

Perfect for fans of Paul Tremblay and Amy CrossFor lovers of horror and ghost stories

Daniel is desperate for a fresh start. So when a mysterious figure slides a note under his door offering the position of groundskeeper at an ancient estate, he leaps at the chance, even though it seems too good to be true. Alarm bells start ringing when he arrives at Craven Manor. The abandoned mansion is straight out of those old gothic mysteries: the front door hangs open, and leaves and cobwebs coat the marble foyer. It's clear no one has lived here in a long time... but he has nowhere else to go.

Against his better judgment, he moves into the groundskeeper's cottage tucked away behind the old family crypt. But when a candle flickers to life in the abandoned tower window, Daniel realizes he isn't alone after all. Something awful happened here long ago, and it's a paranormal mystery Daniel is afraid to solve. Because Craven Manor is hiding a terrible secret...

One that threatens to bury him with it.

More scary novels by Darcy Coates:

The Haunting of Ashburn HouseThe Haunting of Blackwood HouseThe Carrow HauntThe House Next DoorVoices in the Snow

From USA Today bestseller and rising queen of atmospheric horror Darcy Coates comes a haunting story of dread and a lingering poison inside Gillespie HouseElle is thrilled to spend a month minding the beautiful Gillespie property. Over an hour's drive from the nearest town, the aging mansion is ideal for someone seeking solitude. But as she explores her new home, Elle makes a startling discovery: there's a graveyard nestled deep in the woods, containing a generation of the house's residents...all who died the same year.Then things start to go very wrong, very quickly.There are skittering noises inside the walls...slamming doors...whispers in the night...a locked room...and a horrifying mystery that wants to be solved. As she investigates further, Elle begins to unravel the property's dark and dangerous history. At its center is Jonathan Gillespie, a tyrannical cult leader and the house's original owner. And as Elle soon learns...Just because he's dead, doesn't mean he's gone.Horror novels also by Darcy Coates:The Haunting of Ashburn HouseVoices in the SnowCarrow HauntCraven ManorHouse of Shadows

From bestselling gothic horror author Darcy Coates comes a terrifying story of cruelty, despair, and long-forgotten secrets.There’s something evil stirring in Rookward House…and it will never let you go.When Guy finds the deed to a long-abandoned house hidden among his late mother’s belongings, it seems like an incredible stroke of luck. Rookward House may be dilapidated, tangled in wild vines, and isolated deep in the countryside, but Guy is convinced he can make quick renovations and an easy profit. But Rookward House has a sinister history that refuses to stay buried. As soon as he arrives, Guy is overcome by a suffocating presence lurking in every shadow and the constant, chilling sensation of being watched. A tragedy shattered a family here decades ago, and an angry spirit still roams the halls, clinging to the building like rot…Alone and trapped between nightmare and reality—no longer sure which is which—Guy must confront the darkness within Rookward House before it consumes him entirely.

From USA Today bestselling horror/thriller author Darcy Coates comes the chilling legend of a monster no one can escape.DON'T WALK ALONE, OR THE STITCHER WILL FIND YOU.Abby Ward lives in a town haunted by disappearances. People vanish, and when they're found, their bodies have been dismembered and sewn back together in unnatural ways. But is it the work of a human killer...or something far darker?DON'T STAY OUT LATE, OR THE STITCHER WILL TAKE YOU.She and her younger sister live by a strict set of rules designed to keep them safe-which is why it's such a shock when Hope is taken. Desperate to get her back, Abby tells the police everything she knows, but they claim their hands are tied.DON'T CLOSE YOUR EYES, OR THE STITCHER WILL REMAKE YOU.With every hour precious, Abby and her friends are caught in a desperate game of cat and mouse. They have to get Hope back. Quickly. Before too much of her is cut away. And before everything they care about is swallowed up by the darkness waiting in the tunnels beneath the home they thought they knew.Chilling Reads by Darcy Coates:The Haunting of Ashburn HouseThe Haunting of Blackwood HouseVoices in the SnowThe Whispering DeadFrom BelowGallows Hill

From bestselling horror author Darcy Coates comes Hunted, a story about the things that wait for you in the dark.Her disappearance wasn't an accident.Her rescue will be a mistake.A masterful blend of atmospheric horror and survivalist wilderness fiction, this book is:Perfect for fans of Ruth Ware and Tana FrenchFor lovers of supernatural thrillers and horror stories22-year-old Eileen goes missing while hiking in the remote Ashlough Forest. Five days later, her camera is discovered washed downriver, containing bizarre photos taken after her disappearance.Chris wants to believe Eileen is still alive. When the police search is abandoned, he and four of his friends create their own search party to scour the mountain range. As they stray further into the dark forest and the unsettling discoveries mount, they begin to believe they're not alone in the trees… and that Eileen's disappearance wasn't an accident.By that point, it's too late to escape.More bestselling horror books from Darcy Coates:Voices in the SnowSecrets in the DarkThe Carrow HauntCraven ManorThe Haunting of Ashburn HouseThe Haunting of Blackwood HouseThe Haunting of Rookward HouseThe House Next DoorThe Folcroft GhostsHouse of ShadowsHouse of Secrets

From USA Today bestseller and rising queen of atmospheric horror Darcy Coates comes Book 1 in the Black Winter Series. No one escapes the stillness…This propulsive, suspenseful series is:Perfect for fans of V.C. Andrews and Peng ShepardFor lovers of horror and paranormal thrillersClare remembers the cold. She remembers abandoned cars and children's toys littered across the road. She remembers dark shapes in the snow and a terror she can't explain. And then... nothing. When she wakes, aching and afraid in a stranger's gothic home, he tells her she was in an accident, a crash in the snow. He claims he saved her. Clare wants to leave, but a vicious snowstorm has blanketed the world in white, trapping them together, and there's nothing she can do but wait.At least the stranger seems kind... but Clare doesn't know if she can trust him. He promised they were alone here, but she sees and hears things that convince her something else is creeping about the surrounding woods, watching. Waiting. Between the claustrophobic storm and the inescapable sense of being hunted, Clare is on edge... and increasingly certain of one thing:Her car crash wasn't an accident. Something is waiting for her to step outside the fragile safety of the house... something monstrous, something unfeeling.Something desperately hungry.More books in this haunting snow and winter series:Secrets in the Dark (Book 2)Whispers in the Mist (Book 3)Silence in the Shadows (Book 4)More scary novels by Darcy Coates:The Haunting of Ashburn HouseThe Haunting of Blackwood HouseCraven ManorThe House Next Door

USA Today bestselling author Darcy Coates proves herself a master of dystopian post-apocalyptic fiction with Book 2 in the haunting Black Winter Series. The stillness comes for everyone…This propulsive, suspenseful series is:Perfect for fans of V.C. Andrews and Peng ShepardFor lovers of horror and paranormal thrillersNowhere is safe. Clare and Dorran scramble to secure their temporary sanctuary from the hungry things outside. The hollow ones, ravenous beings unaffected by the violent winter storms, patiently lie in wait. It's not a matter of if Clare and Dorran are attacked, but when. And Clare knows she'll have to venture out into the night soon… Somewhere far away, Clare's sister Beth is trapped, with only hours to live. Hundreds of miles separate the sisters and the land between them is infested with monstrosities. There's a bitter deadline to this rescue mission, but Clare won't lose Beth without a fight.She knows she can't survive the trip by herself. But even with Dorran at her side, can she truly hope to face the ruthless predators and make it to her desperate sister before it's too late? They all may be lost to the dark winter.More Black Winter dystopian books:Voices in the Snow (Book 1)Secrets in the Dark (Book 2)Whispers in the Mist (Book 3)Silence in the Shadows (Book 4)Also by Darcy Coates:The Haunting of Ashburn HouseThe Haunting of Blackwood HouseCraven ManorThe House Next Door

From USA Today bestseller and rising queen of paranormal horror Darcy Coates comes Book 3 in the Black Winter Series. You won't survive the stillness…This propulsive, suspenseful series is:Perfect for fans of V.C. Andrews and Peng ShepardFor lovers of horror and paranormal thrillersThe mist is full of evil things—dark, twisted beings that think only of their own hunger—but Clare has clawed her way through. She and Dorran are alive against all odds, though relief is only temporary. Dorran is sick, and declining fast. The only way to save him lies in the mysterious Evandale Research Station, supposedly one of the few remaining places safe from the predators that lurk in the shadows. But the station is a three days' journey away, and it's unlikely their small group can endure that long out in the dark.Because the danger they're facing comes not only from the ravenous hollow ones... but from each other.This terrible new world has left scars, and the people left behind in it are nearly unrecognizable. As Clare fights to protect her ragtag family, she begins to realize a horrible truth: not everyone can be saved. And sometimes the worst monsters wear a human smile.Addicted to Darcy Coates' terrifying winter story books?More titles in this haunting snow and winter series:Voices in the Snow (Book 1)Secrets in the Dark (Book 2)Whispers in the Mist (Book 3)Silence in the Shadows (Book 4)Also by Darcy Coates:The Haunting of Ashburn HouseThe Haunting of Blackwood HouseCraven ManorThe House Next Door

USA Today bestseller and rising queen of atmospheric horror Darcy Coates returns with the fourth book in her haunting winter horror series. There's no safety in the stillness…This riveting Black Winter series is:For fans of V.C. Andrews and Stephen KingFor lovers of horror and paranormal thrillersFull of heart-pounding horror mysteriesThe stark world continues to change. Each passing day twists it further, pushing the survivors closer to the brink of extinction. But, for the first time, there is hope.Clare and Dorran have set their sights on returning home to Winterbourne Hall. It's a daunting journey, but vital. Humanity needs more refuges—safe areas where food can be grown without attracting the attention of the hollow ones—and the old gothic manor is their best bet.But their home is no longer a sanctuary. It's become a trap: carefully crafted for them, lying in wait for their return. By the time they realize just how dangerous Winterbourne has become, it's already too late.The fight for survival is far from over.Black Winter Series:Voices in the Snow (Book 1)Secrets in the Dark (Book 2)Whispers in the Mist (Book 3)Silence in the Shadows (Book 4)More occult horror by Darcy Coates:The Haunting of Ashburn HouseThe Haunting of Blackwood HouseCraven ManorThe House Next Door

"Coates ratchets up the ghostly manifestations till you can't imagine there are any more stops to pull out—though of course there are." —Kirkus ReviewsMargot Hull never wanted to return to her childhood home. But when she is called back to the sprawling Gallows Hill Winery to bury her estranged parents, she is forced to confront a legacy steeped in secrets, silence, and suspicion. The old house, perched above endless rows of tangled vines, is more than a family estate—it is a monument to generations of whispered curses, haunted histories, and tragedies that the nearby town refuses to discuss.With every step deeper into the estate, Margot’s struggle becomes a battle not just against the forces haunting the winery, but against the darkness that claims her family’s legacy. If she is to survive Gallows Hill, she must uncover the truth that binds the house to its past before she becomes its next victim.Perfect for fans of atmospheric horror, gothic suspense, and haunted house stories, Gallows Hill blends spine-chilling tension with a deeply immersive setting, delivering an emotional and gripping tale of inheritance, isolation, and the unbreakable bonds of blood. Discover why readers are drawn to the slow-burning dread and unforgettable secrets of this modern supernatural thriller.Unlock the secrets. Face the darkness. Welcome home to Gallows Hill.

From USA Today bestseller and rising queen of atmospheric horror Darcy Coates comes a story of darkness, family legacy, and ghosts and hauntings.Every family has its secrets.For readers who love haunted house fiction and scary novelsPerfect for fans of V.C. Andrews and Bill ThompsonIncludes three bonus gothic chilling horror short storiesWhen their mother is hospitalized, Tara and Kyle are sent to stay with their only remaining relatives. Their elderly grandparents seem friendly at first, and the rambling house is full of fun nooks and crannies to explore. But strange things keep happening. A bedroom remains locked at all times. Doors slam and curtains shift when no one is inside. And there are whispers of a sister who drowned in the lake long ago.Something is being hidden away, kept safely out of sight...and the children can't shake the feeling that it's watching them.When a violent storm cuts off their only contact with the outside world, stranding them in the haunted manor, Tara and Kyle must find a way to protect themselves from their increasingly erratic grandparents… and from the ghosts that haunt the Folcrofts' house. All at once, they're forced to confront the secrets of the manor. But can they ever hope to escape the unforgivable secret that has ensnared their family for generations?Includes three bonus stories that will leave readers haunted.Also By Darcy Coates:Voices in the SnowSecrets in the DarkThe Carrow HauntCraven ManorThe Haunting of Ashburn HouseThe Haunting of Blackwood HouseThe Haunting of Rookward HouseThe House Next DoorHouse of ShadowsHouse of SecretsHunted

USA Today bestseller and rising queen of atmospheric horror Darcy Coates returns with the second gothic mystery in the Ghosts and Shadows Series.She'll never survive these secrets…For readers who love gothic horror novels and gothic romancePerfect for fans of V.C Andrews and M.C. WebbSophie and Joseph Argenton have survived the impossible this house of ghosts… for now. But their escape from Northwood is short-lived. The sinister shadow that haunted their ancestral home survived, and has attached itself to Joseph's young cousin. Desperate, they travel to meet her father at Kensington, a long-abandoned mansion overlooking a dead town. The house offers a small hope: its original owner had dedicated her life to researching the monster that now possesses Elise. There's a chance that here they will find a way to kill the creature without harming the girl.But Kensington has its own dangers, and once it has Sophie and Joseph within its grasp, it may never let them leave.Trapped inside the ancient building's collapsing walls, Sophie and Joseph are forced to confront the horrors that hide within. Shrouded figures stalk them from the shadows. Whispers echo through the night. Unmarked graves dot the property. And the dead are not as restful as they seem…Also By Darcy Coates:The Haunting of Ashburn HouseThe Haunting of Blackwood HouseCraven ManorThe House Next DoorVoices in the Snow

Lose yourself in fifty chilling tales of horror and suspense from USA Today bestselling author Darcy Coates.Push past the curtains of your rational, safe world and explore the un-nameable horrors living in the darkest corners of our consciousness. This is the realm of monsters and shifting shadows, where a single wrong step can plunge you into a terrifying fight for your life, where...Something mimics human voices as it lures you into the woods.A corpse had gone missing from its drawer in the morgue.A friend's eyes are unnaturally bright as they approach you in the dark.Whatever your choice, these fifty small bites of horror are sure to leave you haunted.Also By Darcy Coates:The Haunting of Leigh HarkerThe Haunting of Ashburn HouseThe Haunting of Blackwood HouseCraven ManorThe House Next DoorVoices in the Snow

From the USA Today bestselling author and rising queen of atmospheric horror Darcy Coates comes the haunting story of a sinister house full of ghosts and shadows.She'll never escape this shadow...For readers who love gothic horror novels and gothic romancePerfect for fans of V.C Andrews and M.C. WebbSophie's world is shattered when disaster bankrupts her family. She's still reeling when she's offered an unexpected solution: Mr. Argenton, a wealthy stranger, has asked for her hand in marriage. Marrying Mr. Argenton will save her family, but it condemns Sophie to a life in Northwood, a vast and unnaturally dark mansion situated hours from civilization.Still, she has no choice but accept the offer and hope the darkness won't swallow her whole.It's a struggle to adjust to her new position as mistress over the desolate house. Mr. Argenton's relatives are cold, and Mr. Argenton himself is keeping secrets. Even worse, the house is more than it seems. Doors slam. Inhuman figures slink through the surrounding forest. A piano plays itself in the middle of the night. Blood drips a macabre warning down the walls. Day by day, Sophie is inevitably pulled towards the terrifying truth at the heart of this gothic mystery: Northwood's ancient halls are haunted, and the man she married—the man she's coming to love—is hiding an unforgiveable truth about his ancestral home...and the spirits that now haunt them both.Also By Darcy Coates:The Haunting of Ashburn HouseThe Haunting of Blackwood HouseCraven ManorThe House Next DoorVoices in the Snow

Sci-fi thriller from USA Today bestseller and rising queen of atmospheric horror comes a haunting story of isolation, desperation, and terror. There are bodysnatchers about, and they're closer than you think...For fans of Shirley Jackson and Stephen KingFor readers who love science fiction and horror novelsPerfect for fans of Invasion of the Body Snatchers and PassengersWhen a guard discovers an unusual lifeform on her remote moon outpost, she disregards protocol to investigate—with catastrophic consequences. It soon becomes clear she's stuck in isolation with an alien capable of incredible depravity. The parasite wears its victims' skins and adopts their personalities. It mimics the way they talk, the way they look, the way they act. It's the perfect disguise.And by the time humanity realizes it's facing extinction, it's already too late.As the alien's ruthless progress collapses communication networks, wipes out defenses, and leaves hundreds of stations to fend for themselves, a handful of remarkable individuals must find a way to battle the greatest threat the universe has ever encountered... or die trying.More Horror Novels By Darcy Coates:The Carrow HauntCraven ManorThe Haunting of Ashburn HouseThe Haunting of Blackwood HouseThe Haunting of Rookward HouseThe House Next DoorThe Folcroft GhostsHuntedDead LakeThe Haunting of Gillespie HouseBlack Winter series:Voices in the Snow (Book 1)Secrets in the Dark (Book 2)Whispers in the Mist (Book 3)Silence in the Shadows (Book 4)House of Shadows series:House of Secrets (Book 1)House of Shadows (Book 2)

Discover fifteen chilling tales of gothic horror and suspense from USA Today bestselling author Darcy Coates.Push past the curtains of the rational, safe world and explore the un-nameable horrors living in the darkest corners of our conscience. This is the realm of monsters and shifting shadows, where a single wrong step can plunge you into a terrifying, irreversible fight for your life.You discover a door behind your bedroom's wallpaper. It's probably just a small crawlspace. There's nothing unusual about it... except for the quiet tapping noise you hear late at night.A young child went missing while exploring a disused cemetery in 1965. More than fifty years later you face the gate to the abandoned graveyard, armed with a clue that could lead to answers about the boy's fate.A mannequin is stored in the back of your rented basement room. Sometimes its dust cloth falls off. Sometimes you feel it watching you. And sometimes it moves while you're asleep...Also By Darcy Coates:The Haunting of Leigh HarkerThe Haunting of Ashburn HouseThe Haunting of Blackwood HouseCraven ManorThe House Next DoorVoices in the Snow