As the leaves begin to turn and shadows grow longer, there’s no better time to curl up with a book that will send shivers down your spine. I’ve just devoured two extraordinary new releases that capture the essence of autumn’s darker magic—books that will haunt you long after you’ve turned the final page.

Deathcap (launching September 22, 2025) and Greyfriars’ Abbey (October 1, 2025) are both masterful additions to the supernatural genre, each weaving tales of atmospheric dread and mystery that feel tailor-made for the season.

What makes these books truly compelling isn’t just their perfectly timed autumn releases—it’s how both authors craft worlds where ancient secrets refuse to stay buried. From shadowy abbeys with centuries-old mysteries to forests where danger lurks beneath every mushroom cap, these stories transport you to places where the supernatural feels startlingly real.

At the heart of both narratives are resilient women facing impossible odds. Whether they’re battling secret cults that have operated in darkness for generations or confronting family curses that span decades, these protagonists refuse to be victims of forces beyond their control. Their strength becomes your anchor as the authors guide you through increasingly treacherous territory.

But what truly sets these books apart are the plot twists that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew. Just when you think you’ve unraveled the mystery, both authors deliver revelations that reframe the entire story—the kind of shocking turns that make you want to immediately flip back to page one to catch the clues you missed.

If you’re looking for your next autumn obsession, these two supernatural thrillers will deliver the perfect blend of atmospheric tension, compelling characters, and those delicious plot twists that make for the best kind of sleepless nights.

Winter Ghosts: Deathcap #2

Author: Bibiana Krall

Genre: Pop+Gothic, Supernatural

Publish Date: September 22, 2025

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1990 Supermodel of the Year, Zoey boards a private jet bound for an exclusive alpine retreat, a glamorous detox for the world’s most beautiful and broken. A rebel from Brooklyn and best friend of Suki Murphy, the enigmatic frontwoman of L.A.’s cult-sensation band Synthwave Siren, Zoey is no stranger to decadence… but nothing can prepare her for what waits in the shadow of the French Alps.

The chateau is a masterpiece of Gothic opulence—silk-draped halls, flickering candelabras, shuttered windows that tremble beneath a bruised sky. Isolated by a sudden storm and a total communications blackout, the retreat guests soon sense something is off. Whispers echo through the corridors. The forest presses closer. And in the flicker of candlelight, even their reflections seem unfamiliar.

Then a guest disappears after a terrifying incident.

As the line between dream and nightmare dissolves, Zoey finds herself entangled in a sinister web of ancient folklore and ritualistic horror, where mushrooms bloom with sentient intent, the forest hides something feral and divine, and the house itself breathes with memories of the past. When another guest stumbles upon a pagan monument hidden deep in the woods—an altar dripping with fungal dread, the women must decide: will they fight for the truth, or be consumed by the dark glamour that surrounds them?

A spellbinding collision of fashion, folklore, and femme power, Deathcap is a haunting supernatural thriller where the ’90s pulse with danger, legends fester beneath haute couture, and nothing is what it seems.

Welcome to the retreat. Check your secrets at the door. You won’t be needing them where you’re going…

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Greyfriars’ Abbey: A Dark Cult Hiding In Plain Sight

Author: Michele E. Northwood

Genre: Vampire Thriller, Teen & Young Adult Suspense Thriller

Publish Date: October 1, 2025

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Living on the streets in the middle of winter is no place for teen runaway Elle, so when she’s offered a safe place to sleep at Greyfriars’ Abbey, she accepts, but soon realises her huge mistake.

Madame Marion, a woman older than time, runs the decrepit building with a smile laced with malignance. Her mere existence incites fear, and no one dares to disobey her.

The dashingly handsome Kai oozes old-world charm, hints at dark pleasures, and flits in and out of Elle’s life confusing her thoughts and darkening her days.

Group members, come and go. Some thrive within the retreat. Others wilt, weaken, or simply disappear, while the distressing cries of wailing babies behind the walls only remind Elle of her own dilemma.

What is the age-old secret that festers deep inside Greyfriars Abbey? Will Elle discover it in time to save her baby and herself? Can she stop a dastardly plan with worldwide implications too incredible to contemplate? Or is the cult too established, widespread, and powerful to be brought to its knees?

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