🔥 Horror & Mystery: Most Anticipated Reads of July 2025

🔥 Horror & Mystery: Most Anticipated Reads of July 2025

There’s a chill in the air, and it’s not just the weather—it’s the spine-tingling buzz of July’s hottest horror and mystery releases. Whether you’re into supernatural thrills, haunted houses, or twisted psychological tales, this month delivers stories that promise to keep you up all night.

At Bookdelico, we’ve curated the most anticipated horror and mystery books of the month—each with its own dose of dread, suspense, and irresistible page-turning energy.


👻 Featured Titles That Will Haunt You

1. The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

A rich, generational tale that threads witchcraft, history, and the supernatural across continents. Expect eerie secrets and stunning prose in one of the most buzzed-about releases of the summer.

2. Come Knocking by Mike Bockoven

A deadly immersive theater performance becomes terrifyingly real. If you loved Final Destination and Black Mirror, this one’s for you.

3. My Ex, the Antichrist by Craig DiLouie

Breakups are hard… especially when your ex is literally the Antichrist. This one blends horror with heartbreak and end-of-days chaos in unforgettable ways.

4. Mayra by Nicky Gonzalez

Set in the haunting Everglades, this gothic thriller is lush, moody, and packed with secrets that refuse to stay buried.

5. The Library at Hellebore by Cassandra Khaw

Dark academia fans, this one’s a must. A school for gifted (and dangerous) youth spirals into chaos when a monstrous tradition awakens.


🧠 For the Psychological Thriller Addicts

6. Another by Paul Tremblay

From the master of modern horror comes a chilling tale of a mysterious mute friend whose arrival shatters everything. It’s eerie, intimate, and disturbing in all the best ways.

7. How to Survive a Horror Story by Mallory Arnold

Trapped in a deadly “choose-your-own-nightmare” game? That’s just Monday. This satirical horror novel pokes fun at the tropes while delivering real frights.


🌲 Nature & Isolation Meet Terror

8. Girl in the Creek by Wendy N. Wagner

Deep in the Oregon wilderness, strange disappearances, eerie rituals, and an ancient force collide in this eco-horror gem.

9. Grimdark by Shannon Morgan

A cursed inheritance and a haunted English manor—classic horror elements executed with fresh voice and gothic dread.


🕊️ Supernatural Horror With Heart

10. Angel Down by Daniel Kraus

In the trenches of WWI, soldiers stumble upon a wounded angel. What follows is part spiritual horror, part fever dream—a novel that dares to question faith and reality.


💀 Why These Books Matter

July 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark month for horror and mystery lovers. These books aren’t just scary—they’re smart, diverse, and full of emotional weight. Whether you're a longtime fan of the genre or a new reader ready to dip your toes into darker waters, this list has something chilling for everyone.


💬 Ready to be terrified?

Visit www.bookdelico.com to grab your copy before they vanish into the shadows!
And don’t forget to share your favorite July horror pick in the comments—if you dare…

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