Alexis Henderson is a speculative fiction writer with a penchant for dark fantasy, witchcraft, and cosmic horror. She grew up in one of America’s most haunted cities, Savannah, Georgia, which instilled in her a life-long love of ghost stories. Currently, Alexis resides in the sun-soaked marshland of Charleston, South Carolina.
The Girl with a Thousand Faces (2026) Sunyi Dean "The Girl with a Thousand Faces is a heart-rending ghost story that masterfully examines the brutalities of trauma and war. This story held me in its spectral thrall and I can't recommend it enough. An absolute must-read!"
Witch Queen Rising (2026) Savannah Stephens "Witch Queen Rising is a stunning fantasy debut steeped in mystery, betrayal, and powerful magic. Utterly captivating."
The Body (2026) Bethany C Morrow "Hellish, sinister, and utterly unputdownable. The Body is a dark and often horrifying meditation on marriage, trauma, and faith, and the intersections between them. I thoroughly recommend it."
An Arcane Inheritance (2025) Kamilah Cole "An Arcane Inheritance is a subversive and thrilling dark academia novel, rife with mind-bending mystery. Kamilah Cole is a master of atmosphere and her lush prose completely transported me."
The Maiden and Her Monster (2025) Maddie Martinez "The Maiden and Her Monster is an evocative, harrowing, and deeply romantic dark fantasy debut that will move so many readers the way it did me. Maddie Martinez is an incredible talent and definitely one to watch."
Tenderly, I Am Devoured (2025) Lyndall Clipstone "Tenderly, I am Devoured transported me to a gothic, dreamy, and sea-swept world that I didn't want to leave. I was wholly enraptured by this story and the fascinating characters that populate it. This book is a dark delight and I can't recommend it enough."
A Resistance of Witches (2025) Morgan Ryan "Enchanting, immersive, and beautifully written. A Resistance of Witches is historical fantasy at its absolute best."
The Scorpion Queen (2025) Mina Fears "The Scorpion Queen is a sweeping fantasy novel imbued with darkness but full of heart. Mina Fears breathes life into a sprawling and treacherous world in this compelling debut. You'll find yourself fiercely rooting for Amie, a valiant protagonist torn between her first love and the alluring princess fighting to end her father's brutal marriage trials. I loved this story."
This Cursed House (2024) Del Sandeen "A sinister and beautifully rendered Southern Gothic, This Cursed House explores the real-life horrors of racism and trauma. Del Sandeen's stunning debut haunted me."
So Thirsty (2024) Rachel Harrison "So Thirsty is the gory, sharp, and darkly comedic vampire novel of my wildest nightmares. I devoured it."
The Weaver and the Witch Queen (2023) Genevieve Gornichec "An epic novel about magic, sisterhood, and the bonds that can both bind and break us. This story stayed with me long after I finished reading."
Night's Edge (2023) (Night's Edge , book 1) Liz Kerin "A harrowing, electric, and wholly original take on vampires and the complexities of mother-daughter relationships. Night's Edge is a gruesome and surprisingly heartfelt page-turner."
Sisters of the Lost Nation (2023) Nick Medina "Sisters of the Lost Nation is a dark and excruciatingly timely debut about the very real horror of Native girls going missing. Medina's decisive authorial voice and unforgettable characters made for an incredibly powerful read."
Blood Debts (2023) (Blood Debts, book 1) Terry J Benton-Walker "Blood Debts is a beguiling family saga, steeped in magic that's every bit as dark as it is moving."
Wake the Bones (2022) Elizabeth Kilcoyne "Wake the Bones is an eerie southern gothic with dark magic, haunting atmosphere, and an engaging plot that kept my eyes glued to the pages."
The Hacienda (2022) Isabel Cañas "Lush, sinister, and darkly romantic. The Hacienda is a haunting and brilliant debut."
The Witch Haven (2021) (Witch Sisters, book 1) Sasha Peyton Smith "As dark and lush as it is utterly enrapturing, The Witch Haven is sure to enchant."
Small Favors (2021) Erin A Craig "As dark and romantic as it haunting, Small Favors is an eerie fairytale that I couldn’t put down."
