Welcome to Future Fiction, my reimagining of the Waiting on Wednesday meme! There are so many amazing new books coming out, that I can no longer pick just one. My goal with Future Fiction is to share at least three new books each week, a combination of recent cover reveals and books that I’ve recently added to my TBR pile. I’m still going to be linking up with Wishful Endings/Can’t Wait Wednesday, and I also want to give a shout out to Jill at Breaking the Spine for starting the original Waiting on Wednesday meme. I hope you’ll find some new books to add to your TBR piles, and as always, I look forward to hearing what YOU’RE looking forward to:-D
This one’s for my fellow horror fans: Three 2024 releases that I can’t wait to read!
From Bram Stoker Award‑nominated author Craig DiLouie comes a darkly humorous horror novel that sees a famous 80s slasher director set out to shoot the most terrifying horror movie ever made using an occult camera that might be (and probably is) demonic.
Horror isn’t horror unless it’s real.
Max Maury should be on top of the world. He’s a famous horror director. Actors love him. Hollywood needs him. He’s making money hand over fist. But it’s the 80s, and he’s directing cheap slashers for audiences who only crave more blood, not real art. Not real horror. And Max’s slimy producer refuses to fund any of his new ideas.
Sally Priest dreams of being the Final Girl. She knows she’s got what it takes to score the lead role, even if she’s only been cast in small parts so far. When Sally meets Max at his latest wrap party, she sets out to impress him and prove her scream queen prowess.
But when Max discovers an old camera that filmed a very real Hollywood horror, he knows that he has to use this camera for his next movie. The only problem is that it came with a cryptic warning and sometimes wails.
By the time Max discovers the true evil lying within, he’s already dead set on finishing the scariest movie ever put to film, and like it or not, it’s Sally’s time to shine as the Final Girl.
How to Make a Horror Movie and Survive by Craig DiLouie. Releases in Summer 2024 from Redhook. I was beyond excited when I spotted this cover reveal on Instagram! You may remember I’m a huge Craig DiLouie fan, and I’m excited that he’s giving us a horror story that revolves around horror movies. An occult camera is a new one for me, I can’t wait!
A man lunges in front of a car. An elderly woman silently drowns herself. A corpse sits up in its coffin and speaks . On this reservation, not all is what it seems, in this new spine-chilling mythological horror from the author of Sisters of the Lost Nation .
All Noemi Broussard wanted was a fresh start. With a new boyfriend who actually treats her right and a plan to move from the reservation she grew up on—just like her beloved Uncle Louie before her—things are finally looking up for Noemi. Until the news of her boyfriend’s apparent suicide brings her world crumbling down.
But the facts about Roddy’s death just don’t add up, and Noemi isn’t the only one who suspects that something menacing might be lurking within their tribal lands.
After over a decade away, Uncle Louie has returned to the reservation, bringing with him a past full of secrets, horror, and what might be the key to determining Roddy’s true cause of death. Together, Noemi and Louie set out to find answers…but as they get closer to the truth, Noemi begins to question whether it might be best for some secrets to remain buried.
Indian Burial Ground by Nick Medina. Releases in April 2024 from Berkley. Mythological horror with indigenous characters? I’m definitely intrigued. And I’m in love with the cover:-)
A detective investigating a grisly crime in rural Alaska finds herself caught up in the dark secrets and superstitions of a small town in this riveting novel from the acclaimed author of The Chalk Man
Deadhart, Alaska. 873. Living.
In a small Alaskan town, a boy is found with his throat ripped out and all the blood drained from his body. The inhabitants of Deadhart haven’t seen a killing like this in twenty-five years. But they know who’s a member of the Colony, an ostracized community of vampyrs living in an old mine settlement deep in the woods.
Detective Barbara Atkins, a specialist in vampyr killings, is called in to officially determine if this is a Colony killing – and authorize a cull. Old suspicions die hard in a down like Deadhart, but Barbara isn’t so sure. Determined to find the truth, she enlists the help of a former Deadhart sheriff, Jenson Tucker, whose investigation into the previous murder almost cost him his life. Since then, Tucker has become a recluse. But he knows the Colony better than anyone.
As the pair delve into the town’s history, they uncover secrets darker than they could have imagined. And then another body is found. While the snow thickens and the nights grow longer, a killer stalks Deadhart, and two disparate communities circle one another for blood. Time is running out for Atkins and Tucker to find the Are they hunting a bloodthirsty monster . . . or a twisted psychopath? And which is more dangerous?
The Gathering by C.J. Tudor. Releases in April 2024 from Ballantine Books. I really enjoyed the last C.J. Tudor book I read, so of course this is going on my TBR. Do we think this might be a vampire story? And it takes place in Alaska? That sounds like a fantastic combo.
I am very interested in How to Make A Horror Movie and Survive and The Gathering!
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I know, both sound so good:-)
I’ve been wanting to read more of C.J. Tudor’s books and this new one sounds so good!
Me too, I can’t wait:-)
The Gathering somewhat reminds me of 30 Days Of Night which I recently watched again. I love books where the weather has a part in the characters survival along with the menace they are up against.
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I can’t believe I haven’t seen 30 Days of Night yet!
New Craig DiLouie? Yes, please!! I’ve loved everything by him that I’ve read so far — so excited there’s a new book on the way!
Me too, I love that he’s giving us another book so quickly:-)
OMG I need all three. That DiLouie book looks and sounds awesome. We were on the same wavelength today because I featured The Gathering as well.
The horror releases just keep coming!
Indian Burial Ground does sound really intriguing. I have a Craig DiLouie book on my TBR that I am looking forward to reading. His upcoming release sounds good too! I’ve been wanting to try something by CJ Tudor for quite some time. One of these days! Thank you for sharing!
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I just read my first Tudor book and I can’t wait to read more:-)
I absolutely love the sound of How to Make a Horror Movie and Survive. I really love that it’s a horror book about horror movies. And set in the 80s!
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I agree, I love 80s settings, and I’m so excited to read DiLouie’s book!
I’m excited for the new Tudor and now a Craig DiLouie too.
Woohoo
Lynn 😀
DiLouie just had a book out so I feel like we’re extra lucky:-)
Oooooh these all sound amazing. I’m particularly excited about the one from Nick Medina! I enjoyed his previous book as well. I’m really excited to see what Craig DILouie does with this one as well, I have high hopes!
I didn’t get to read Medina’s last book but I remember wanting to. And yes, high hopes for DiLouie!
Vampires in Alaska = straight onto my TBR list 😀
Right?? That’s what i said when I saw it:-)
The new DiLouie books sounds very promising indeed! I recently read one of his older novels, Suffer the Children, and I was reminded of how much I enjoy his stories… 🙂
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Suffer the Children is one of the few I haven’t read…
It’s terrifying and heart-wrenching at the same time: this author’s writing skills never cease to amaze me…
These aren’t going to make my reading list – but it’s interesting to see what else is out there in other genres:)). I love the cover for the last book.
I love the cover of The Gathering too:-)
Ooh, I just added How to Make a Horror Movie and Survive last week! So cool to see a cover now, and what a cover!
I know, the cover is pretty cool, and I’m happy to see another horror movie themed story!
Three interesting sounding books! 🙂
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I agree!
This post is clearly not for me since I rarely read horror, haha, but I’m glad you highlighted them nonetheless. 😛 I do like the lizard on the cover of Burial Ground, though!
Ha ha totally understand. And the cover of Indian Burial Ground does not feel like horror to me:-)
I added The Gathering to my TBR so fast I cannot even explain. I neeeed it! I probably need the other two as well, especially Indian Burial Ground (and I agree, the cover is amazing!) These were all new to me, so thank you for sharing them, since I clearly now want to read them all!
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I’m so excited for The Gathering too!
The Gathering sounds intriguing as hell!!!
Doesn’t it? I really need a copy:-)