Matthew Jackson of Bloody Disgusting writes: "This was a great year for horror in all forms, but if you like your horror on the page, it was an especially exhilarating 2025. Many of the best horror writers in the game produced amazing books this year, some of them outright masterpieces, while indie and debut authors delivered fantastic writing that pushes the genre's boundaries with every page.
"There were many, many great horror books this year, but for me, these rose to the top. In alphabetical order by author, here are the best new horror books I read in 2025."
