An A-Z of Indie Horror Books from the UK and Europe โ Indie Horror Chapter
From A through to Z discover titles you actually want to read from authors from the UK and Europe. Download the A-Z template if you like a Reading Challenge. Books recommended by Readers.
๐ป OUR A-Z OF INDIE HORROR CONTINUESโฆ.
What a shower of Cโs !! ๐
Books titles from our fabulous authors from the UK and Europe are now live on the website.
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Keep your eyes peeled for the call for books beginning with D in the next week or two on FB.
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17.02.2026 19:24 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Book cover of The Memory Shades by David Watkins.
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The Memory Shades by David Watkins has hit the world ๐ฑ
Review by @jenramsden.bsky.social
Sci-fi horror at its best, lots of interwoven plots with twists and turns you don't see coming. With fascinating and well developed characters, this story was unputdownable!
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17.02.2026 08:12 โ ๐ 4 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
Book cover of Pigchimp Carnage in Fat City by Peter Caffrey. Book 5 in the Pulpageddon series. A technicolour yellow and pink. A pigs about dominates the cover.
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Pigchimp Carnage in Fat City by @peter-caffrey.bsky.social has hit the world ๐ฑ
Fat City is a gleaming aspirational location for everything good in the modern world. However, built on the site of an indigenous settlement, it also has an ancient resident: Pigchimp
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15.02.2026 19:04 โ ๐ 5 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
It is fabulous. Itโs dark and hilarious and has so many clever twists you wonโt second guess it. The dialogue had me snorting with laughter, even at the most inappropriate moments while Jennyโs spiralling grief remained unambiguously at the centre. And that ending!!!!
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Book cover of Incel Retribution by Matthew A Clarke. A bearded man, scarred and with a shaved head and disheveled clothing stares from the cover. The bright green background is matched by the manโs penetrating green eyes
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Incel: Retribution by Matthew A Clare has hit the world ๐ฑ
Review by @rachelgregory.bsky.social
Did you think Wayne was just a misguided innocent teenager after the first book?
Prison time has let the rot fester and grow. โEricโ has become cemented in his role.
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14.02.2026 11:09 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Black book cover of The Bucket List by Matt Shaw. A Red Warning cautions that this is extreme horror. The tagline at the top reads โDonโt let death stop you from completingโฆ
THE BUCKET LIST
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The Bucket List by @themattshaw.bsky.social has hit the world ๐ฑ
When a sudden illness took her husbandโs life Jenny finds his incomplete list of wants and wishes. So many dreams unfulfilled.
But why should death stop him from completing his Bucket List?
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14.02.2026 10:57 โ ๐ 10 ๐ 3 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
The book ruins on a spooky road with fog and skeletal tress
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Ruins, a heart-pumping, suspense- filled supernatural mystery of vengeful ghosts, family secrets and dark revelations!
Grab your copy here: mybook.to/Ruins
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12.02.2026 08:19 โ ๐ 9 ๐ 11 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 3
Book cover of From Death Wish to Diagnosis: Portrait of an ADHD Meltdown by Matt Shaw. A photograph of the author holding an object t to his temple. The object t is censored in red writing
From Death Wish to Diagnosis: Portrait of an ADHD Meltdown by @themattshaw.bsky.social is now available in all formats.
This personal account of real time journal entries is necessary reading. It made me cry, but it also made me think.
Iโm ready to do better.
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12.02.2026 10:42 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Book cover. The title โFleaโ is spelled out in Insects. The author name MJ Mars is at the bottom of the cover. A blurb from Zola d Bercy Jnt is provided.
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Flea by MJ Mars has hit the world ๐ฑ
Mj Mars has excelled herself in this latest instalment in the Pestilent Perils series. It satisfies yet leaves you screaming for more.
A bite size read to make your skin crawl ๐
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12.02.2026 08:54 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Cover of Horror Tropes and What They Tell Us by Rick Wood. A desolate house stop a hill. Bats fly towards a full moon. A green monster holds a dagger aloft. A final girl in a red dress screams.
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Horror Tropes and What They Tell Us by @rickwoodwriter.bsky.social has hit the world ๐ฑ
An illuminating exploration of horrorโs most iconic tropes, this book dissects the evolution of these chilling conventions.
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11.02.2026 14:36 โ ๐ 4 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Book cover of Matildaโs Retreat by Catherine Cavendish. A remote house in the moors, an aqua silhouette of a female, hands in front of her in prayer. The sky takes an unearthly aqua green tone.
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Matildaโs Retreat by @catcavendish.bsky.social has hit the world ๐ฑ
A remote house on a bleak moor, burdened by a past that refuses to stay buried. An ever-present darkness that has driven many owners away before... the house is still not ready to be claimed.
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10.02.2026 09:37 โ ๐ 13 ๐ 7 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 1
Book cover of The House; A Modern Gothic Novel by Graham Mulvein. In the dark of night a solitary house. Lightening strikes to the left of the house.
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The House by @gmulvein.bsky.social has hit the world ๐ฑ
The house is perfect for Barry and his family.But while they accept the shortcomings of the house, it is the house that will decide if they can be accepted - its whispers must be heard.
Great debut ๐ค
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09.02.2026 08:25 โ ๐ 4 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Book cover of Psychotronic Torture by ReekFeel shows a multicoloured stick drawing of a human, its head replaced with spinning circles of colour.
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Psychotronic Torture by @reekfeel.bsky.social has hit the world ๐ฑ
YOU the Reader are put to the test, tortured electronically and transported to 6 different worlds.
Dare you let yourself be strapped in the chair and have your mind probed?
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07.02.2026 10:53 โ ๐ 8 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Book cover description. In the dead of night there is a cave resembling a skull. A young boy with a torchlight enters its darkened mouth. The titleโDark Escapeโ appears in yellow at the top. The authorโs name, Jim Ody is in blue at the bottom. A small tagline reads โeerie things QNP series:book 3โ
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Dark Escape by @jimodyauthor.bsky.social has hit the world ๐ฑ
Review by @jenramsden.bsky.social
Noah struggles to find his place in his new life.
The twists and turns hit with ferocity! The story shines through with Jim's unique writing and dry humour.
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06.02.2026 10:04 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
A poster advertising the Liverpool Horror Book Con hosted by the Indie Horror Chapter. Text reads โChapter 4: Liverpool Horror Book Con, The Liner Liverpool, 11 April 2026 11am-4pm. The image is a ghost hovering above a book, sitting over an image of a large ship on the waves
A poster advertising me as an attending author at the Liverpool Horror Book Con. my face appears on the hull of a large ship
10 weeks to go! I will be an attending author at this incredible book con, which is free!
With over 45 indie horror authors and the living legend that is Ramsey Campbell, this event is not one to be missed!
The Liner Hotel, Liverpool, 11am-4pm Saturday 11th April. Weโll see you there!
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01.02.2026 16:46 โ ๐ 5 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
An A-Z of Indie Horror Books from the UK and Europe โ Indie Horror Chapter
From A through to Z discover titles you actually want to read from authors from the UK and Europe. Download the A-Z template if you like a Reading Challenge. Books recommended by Readers.
๐ป OUR A-Z OF INDIE HORROR CONTINUES ๐ป
WHAT A SHOWER OF Bโs !!! ๐คญ
Thanks to every reader and author who shared books beginning with B. Check them out on our website:
indiehorrorchapter.uk/our-a-z-of-h...
Click the cover pics to read the blurb and reviews.
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01.02.2026 17:36 โ ๐ 8 ๐ 5 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Cover of Flesh and Family: The Johannsen Legacy by Kelvin VA Allison. A secluded mansion in the countryside at dusk.
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Flesh and Familly by @witchbeard.bsky.social has hit the world ๐ฑ
Experience the depravity and vileness of the Johannsen family in one volume. Alternate between swallowing that little bit of sick in your mouth and rolling with laughter at the darkest comedy moments.
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01.02.2026 08:03 โ ๐ 7 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Book cover of #deadendtours Oakton University by Ashley Lister shows an abandoned university in the dead of night.
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#DeadEndTours Oakton University by @ashleylister.bsky.social has hit the world ๐ป
The 6th and final urbex tour by Billy and Tina who are oblivious that their actions could release a timeless cosmic horror upon the world. Have your ticket ready for inspection please!
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31.01.2026 18:28 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Book cover. The title Willard is depicted by the position of confectionary which surrounds a river of chocolate below. A man in a top hat is at the top of the page. The authors name, Lolly Sparrow has the letter O replaced with candy circles
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Willard by @lollysparrow.bsky.social has hit the world ๐ฑ
A fun reconsideration of a story we all know, with gruesome spins and visceral depictions galore along with deeply disturbing songs and a powerful undercurrent of social commentary that grips you hard.
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31.01.2026 11:26 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
Photograph of Matt Shaw books surrounded by horror figures. The White Room Runs Red with a stark white cover, ripped to reveal an eye staring through sits prominent in the collection
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The White Room Runs Red by @themattshaw.bsky.social has hit the world ๐ฑ
The tension seeps through every page. The clinical surroundings, the perspective changes and non linear storyline evokes a disquieting and disorienting response while reading.
โMother?โ ๐ฑ
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30.01.2026 19:40 โ ๐ 6 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Cover of Salvage: Technological Nightmares by Harrison Phillips shows a blue Android, its eyepiece staring blankly. The font is distorted suggesting a glitch in the network.
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Salvage: Technological Nightmares by Harrison Phillips has hit the world ๐ฑ
Advancements in science and technology have allowed us to live our wildest dreams. But what if those dreams turned out to be nightmares?
8 tales to under your skin. And in your eyeballs!
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30.01.2026 08:50 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
A maniacal clown glares from the cover of Tear and Share by Elijah Frost.
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Tear and Share by Elijah Frost has hit the world ๐ฑ
Those arenโt mannequins hanging from the trees. That maniacal laughter isnโt a recording. Their smiles are horrific!
First in a new series of shorts. With book 2 on the way, I cannot wait ๐ค
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29.01.2026 19:53 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
A man in a straight jacket has hooks pulling his face and eyes. The title โMentalโ and the author name โJustin Booteโ appear in red above and below the figure. The tagline at the top of the book reads โ Book 3 of The Demons Among Us Seriesโ
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Mental by Justin Boote has hit the world ๐ฑ
The fight between Terry and Baal continues in book 3 in a series that is going from strength to strength.
If you're a fan of demonic possession and things that go bump in the night then this series is for you.
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28.01.2026 16:48 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 2 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Cover wrap of This Autonomous God by Matthew Cash
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This Autonomous God by @mattybob1979.bsky.social has hit the world ๐ฑ
Review by @rachelgregory.bsky.social
Possessions, murders, sex and religion. Something for everyone.
Itโs big in volume and depth and keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
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28.01.2026 12:12 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
New Releases | Discover the latest Indie Horror Book releases from the UK and Europe โ Indie Horror Chapter
Explore the latest indie horror books released by authors from the UK and Europe.
๐ป FEBRUARY BOOK RELEASES ๐ป
If your new year resolution was to have a more manageable TBR, donโt stress, we all have occasional lapses of judgement. You deserve a fabulous TBR, youโve earned it, we can do this together!
Releases for Feb now live on
indiehorrorchapter.uk/new-releases
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25.01.2026 17:00 โ ๐ 4 ๐ 3 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Promotional poster announcing Matt Shaw as an attending author at Liverpool Horror Book Con on 11 April
Chapter 4: Liverpool Horror Book Con is our biggest yet! ๐ป
Now featuring 50 horror authors from the UK and Europe on 11 April for a day you wonโt forget!
We are delighted to announce @themattshaw.bsky.social as one of our attending authors.
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Promotional poster announcing Chris Harrison as an attending author at Liverpool Horror Book Con on 11 April.
Chapter 4: Liverpool Horror Book Con is our biggest yet! ๐ป
Now featuring 50 horror authors from the UK and Europe on 11 April for a day you wonโt forget!
We are delighted to announce @chrisharrison75.bsky.social as one of our attending authors.
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23.01.2026 18:07 โ ๐ 3 ๐ 3 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 0
Book cover of In The Genes: an extreme horror novella by ER Vickers and Lesley A Camphouse shoes a black and white photograph ripped down the centre. On the left, a young girl; on the right a young woman.
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In The Genes by @e-r-vickers.bsky.social and @authorlacamphouse.bsky.social has hit the world ๐ฑ
Hope is a fickle thing, and only you decide where it takes you. When it ceases to exist, Mary has nothing else to cling to...
It's short, it's brutal, and a great read
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23.01.2026 10:47 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Promotional poster announcing Maria Kovac as an attending author at Liverpool Horror Book Con on 11 April
Chapter 4: Liverpool Horror Book Con is our biggest yet! ๐ป
Now featuring 50 horror authors from the UK and Europe on 11 April for a day you wonโt forget!
We are delighted to announce @kovacwrites.bsky.social as one of our attending authors.
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22.01.2026 12:59 โ ๐ 4 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Avid reader of #horror. ๐ '80s #horror movie buff. ๐บ
Horror Author & Academic ๐ป
Best known for The Sensitives ๐
PhD in โDemonic Horror & its Reflection of Societyโ ๐งโ๐
Spare/alt account for my literary musings and geeky adventures. Forever lost in the pages of books and the worlds of games. I'm exploring the art of storytelling, one pixel and paragraph at a time! #Writer #Bookworm #Gamer #StoryADayKeepsTheBoredomAtBay
Indie horror author โข Lover of metal, mythology and the supernatural โข Collector of too many books and LPs โข Working on a Nordic horror ๐โข THE DEVILโS CLAIM now available on Amazon ๐ค No DMs ๐ซ
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Freelance writer and #author of #darkfiction & #apocalypse stories - basically, I mess with words and like scary stuff : )
Books available on #KindleUnlimited #Audible - linktr.ee/johnfleonard
Indie Author of gripping, gritty thriller/horror fiction.
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Published Author of 7 books.
I share lots of humour.
Family is number one, now and forever.
I volunteer with Ex-๐ฌ๐ง HM Armed Forces charities.
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Author of 35 gritty thrillers. Not for the faint-hearted!
Multi-International award-winning scriptwriter.
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Writer of Horror.
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Debut novel, THE ROTTING, out now.
I write horror, I read horror, I watch horror. Also cats.
Author of biographies and stuff like the Judd Stone series. Co-owner of Contrary Trees Productions.
ONZM. USA Today bestselling author, 5-time Bram Stoker Award winner, Shirley Jackson, and New Zealand Prime Minister's Award winner. Monster lover from Aotearoa. Represented by Becky LeJeune at Bond Literary.