After getting her B.F.A. from the University of Michigan, in Theatre Design and Production, she stage managed tragic operas with hunchbacks, séances, and murderous clowns, then decided she wanted to write books that were just as spooky.
An avid reader, a decent quilter, rabid basketball fan, and collector of typewriters, Erin makes her home in Memphis, TN with her husband and daughter.
Reap & Sow (2026) Charlotte B Plumb "Full of sharp wit and luscious worldbuilding, Reap & Sow sparkles with dark wonder and potent yearning. I absolutely adored this debut!"
The Sisters of Crimson House (2026) Melissa Anderson Sweazy "Dripping with Southern Gothic horror, magic, and searing wit, The Sisters of Crimson House grabbed my hand and would not let go. I fell in love with the tragic Bryde family and know you will too - but be sure to read with *all* the lights turned on!"
Hawk & Sparrow (2026) Ayana Gray "This adventurous romp through a magical Gilded Age society perfectly pairs a brilliantly twisted mystery with the sweetest of romances. I was captivated and wholly smitten!"
A Curious Kind of Magic (2025) Mara Rutherford "A Curious Kind of Magic enchanted me from the first page. Brimming with so many bits and bobs of treasure-just like Willow's almost-magical shop!-this is a book for readers who want to root for their heroines and soak in the coziness of a slow burn fantasy. I adored it."
I Killed the King (2025) (I Killed the King, book 1) Andrea Hannah and Rebecca Mix "A thrilling locked room murder mystery with twists as vicious as they are clever, I Killed the King will be your next obsession."
Season of Fear (2025) Emily Cooper "A dark and dreadful tour de force of a debut! Season of Fear is a consuming tale of sacrifice and service that will haunt you long after its final page. Cooper's worldbuilding is exquisitely beautiful and horrific."
Tenderly, I Am Devoured (2025) Lyndall Clipstone "Equal parts romantic and horrifying, Tenderly, I am Devoured shimmers with aching loveliness and the deepest yearnings. Clipstone's world-building is so sumptuous, I'm ready to pack my bags for Verse!"
Love at Full Tilt (2025) Jenny L Howe "A joyous reminder of just how magical the bonds of friendship and love can be."
House of the Beast (2025) Michelle Wong "A beguiling tale of strange gods, cosmic horrors, and ruinous revenge, House of the Beast dazzled me. With compelling characters and masterful world building, Wong's debut is sure to become a celebrated classic."
The Monstrous Kind (2024) Lydia Gregovic "From its first page, The Monstrous Kind beguiled me, seizing hold of my imagination with its eerie landscapes and fog shrouded manor. Gregovic's world-building is decadent and nightmarish. I was consumed by this book!"
Lucy Undying (2024) (Dracula , book 1) Kiersten White "Brimming with White's signature wit and razor-sharp prose, Lucy Undying is a gothic masterpiece. I adored absolutely everything about this book."
Devils Kill Devils (2024) Johnny Compton "A heart-pounding thrill ride from first to final page, Devils Kill Devils grabs you by the throat and refuses to let go. Johnny Compton has made vampires terrifying again!"
The Dissonance (2024) Shaun Hamill "A brilliantly rendered tale of friendship, redemption, cosmic horror, and so much heart. The Dissonance cements Hamill as a master world-builder and one of the most exciting voices in fantasy today. I already want to reread this book."
The Bad Ones (2024) Melissa Albert "As twisting and intriguing as a puzzle box, The Bad Ones reveals secret after sinister secret, unfolding chilling layers right until the very end. Melissa Albert is a master of the uncanny."
A Place for Vanishing (2024) Ann Fraistat "Brimming with eerie atmosphere and insects most foul, A Place for Vanishing gave me the best shivers! I loved exploring the hidden stairwells and long-kept secrets of Madame Clery's House of Masks, and so will you."
When Ghosts Call Us Home (2023) Katya de Becerra "Haunting and hypnotic, WHEN GHOSTS CALL US HOME gave me the goosebumps! Perfect for fans of NIGHT FILM and RULES FOR VANISHING, the mysteries of Cashore House will grab you by the throat and refuse to let go."
A Study in Drowning (2023) (Study in Drowning, book 1) Ava Reid "Haunting and elegantly rendered, A Study in Drowning is a lyrical examination of stories told, cherished myths, and an unraveling of truths held dear. Darkly romantic and unsettlingly eerie, I will be thinking about this book for a long time to come."
Midnight at the Houdini (2023) Delilah S Dawson "A decadent feast for the imagination that had me racing through the pages. Step into the Houdini but beware: this hotel will have you enthralled!"
Champion of Fate (2023) (Heromaker, book 1) Kendare Blake "Cements Kendare Blake as one of the best fantasy authors writing today."
Out of the Ashes (2023) Kara Thomas "Kara Thomas deftly weaves a web of secrets, tangling you in a mystery so shocking you'll never guess the ending. My jaw actually dropped."
The Foxglove King (2023) (Nightshade Crown, book 1) Hannah Whitten "Dripping with dark opulence and sizzling intrigue, The Foxglove King proves Hannah Whitten is a literary force to be reckoned with. Never before have I been so completely captivated."
Nocturne (2023) Alyssa Wees "n enchanting and lyrical fever dream bursting with dazzling prose and dark romance, Nocturne enthralled me."
Delicious Monsters (2023) Liselle Sambury "Full of eerie ghosts and secrets most sinister, Delicious Monsters is the perfect read for a dark and stormy night. I read most of it from behind the safety of my fingers and was left thoroughly haunted."
A Consuming Fire (2022) Laura E Weymouth "Achingly lovely and luminous, Weymouth weaves a tale of vengeance and mercy that left me completely enthralled. I'll be thinking about the Weatherell girls for a very long time to come."
Violet Made of Thorns (2022) (Violet Made of Thorns, book 1) Gina Chen "Fantasy fans-rejoice! Violet Made of Thorns introduces us to a lush land where dark curses and magic reign. Chen's prose is a delight."
Go Hunt Me (2022) Kelly DeVos "Go Hunt Me left me reeling and goosebumped. A bloody entertaining read!"
The Clackity (2022) (Blight Harbor Trilogy, book 1) Lora Senf "Delightfully eerie, The Clackity is full of chills aplenty and so much heart. I fell in love with Blight Harbor and Evie, even as they gave me goosebumps!"
Just Like Mother (2022) Anne Heltzel "Tautly paced and sharp as a scalpel, Just Like Mother grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go. This book offers a dark and searing look at the societal expectations placed on women and mothers, and the lengths some will go to meet them. I devoured this book."
The Change (2022) Kirsten Miller "Searing and witty and full of so much warranted rage. This was a book I didn't know I was aching for. I cheered on every page."
The Agathas (2022) (Agathas Mystery, book 1) Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson "Full of twists, mysteries, and so much heart, The Agathas will keep you up late guessing who-exactly-dunit. Perfect for readers who like their thrillers with an extra dose of fun!"
Hotel Magnifique (2022) Emily J Taylor "Hotel Magnifique opened the door to a sumptuous and glittering world of magic and mysteries and left me enchanted. Perfect for fans of Caraval and The Night Circus."
Finding Her Edge (2022) (Finding Her Edge, book 1) Jennifer Iacopelli "Iacopelli combines the high-stakes, high-pressure world of elite ice dancing with a romance (or two!) that will leave readers swooning and ready to grab their skates to hit the ice!"
No Beauties or Monsters (2021) Tara Goedjen "A desert full of mystery. A girl who sees things she shouldn't. Desperate to unlock the secrets of Twentynine Palms, I raced through this book!"
Never Saw You Coming (2021) Erin Hahn "Heartfelt and utterly genuine, Never Saw You Coming hit my soul in all the best ways. This is an important story to be told and Hahn's words resonate with truth and sparkle with her brilliant wit. I already want to reread it."
The Devil Makes Three (2021) Tori Bovalino "Bovalino's debut crackles. Dripping with dark atmosphere, The Devil Makes Three is perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo's Ninth House. Make sure to read this with the lights on!"
Survive the Night (2021) Riley Sager "A love letter to final girls and badass cinematic heroines, Sager's new tale ripples with taut pacing, nail-biting tension, and a series of twists that will leave you whiplashed. I devoured this book."
Don't Breathe a Word (2021) Jordyn Taylor "Shines a light on the darkness hiding at an elite boarding school and the lengths one girl will go through to join its secret society. Full of mystery and heart, I loved this book!"
The Bright & the Pale (2021) (Bright & the Pale, book 1) Jessica Rubinkowski "Sparkling and sumptuous, Rubinkowski’s adventurous debut crackles with tension and yearning. I was so transported into Strana’s icy world, I saw my breath in the air as the pages flew by."
Ghost Wood Song (2020) Erica Waters "Strikes the perfect balance of atmospheric chills, dark familial secrets, and a yearning for the warm comforts of home. I could hear the cicadas' call and feel the smothering humidity, even as I shivered!"
Ruthless Gods (2020) (Something Dark and Holy, book 2) Emily A Duncan "Ruthless Gods opens the door to a world of fallen gods and eldritch horrors... Gruesome, grotesque, and so, so glorious."
