Chinese Horror

From the menacing vision of a red umbrella, to the ominous atmosphere of the Laughing Mountain; from the waking dream of virtual working to the sinister games of the locked room . . . this is a fascinating insight into the spine-chilling voices working within China today-a long way from the traditional expectations of hopping vampires and hanging ghosts.

Unit 731: The Japanese Auschwitz (The Underground Knowledge Series Book 9) exposes one of the darkest and least acknowledged chapters of the 20th Century – a covert Japanese concentration camp disguised as a military complex in Northeast China during World War Two. A place where science, ambition, and cruelty fused into industrialized murder. In the aftermath of that war, and indeed all wars before and since, few names evoke as much horror as Unit 731. Within its walls, prisoners were burnt, frozen, infected, dissected alive, and used as expendable test subjects in the pursuit of military...

New York Times Bestseller “Smart and funny and all sorts of raunchy in the best way.” — San Francisco Chronicle Repeat New York Times bestselling author Christopher Moore returns to the mean streets of San Francisco in this outrageous follow-up to his madcap novel Noir. San Francisco, 1947...

The exciting end to The Poppy War trilogy, R. F. Kuang’s acclaimed, award-winning epic fantasy that combines the history of twentieth-century China with a gripping world of gods and monsters, to devastating, enthralling effect. After saving her nation of Nikan from foreign invaders and...

Not Your Typical Mythology Book — This One Brings Japan’s Culture to Life in Words and Pictures Japanese Myths: An Easy-Going Culture Journey into Japanese Mythology and Folklore is a beautifully illustrated, easy-to-read cultural deep dive that goes far beyond legends. With nearly 40 stunning illustrations, this book connects ancient gods, mysterious yokai, anime, shrines, daily rituals, and even travel spots—revealing how mythology still shapes the rhythm of everyday life in Japan. Perfect for anime fans, travelers, or anyone curious about Japan, this book offers a complete yet ...

“The body horror novel motherhood always deserved. . . . Comparable to Rachel Yoder's Nightbitch or Carmen Maria Machado's In the Dream House, this novel is breathtaking in its world-building and devastating in its emotional precision.”—Shelf Awareness (starred) Set in an alternate reality...

Step into a world where ancient Chinese spirits and ghosts reveal hidden truths about love, betrayal, and justice. In these captivating tales, the deceptive "Painted Skin Ghost" lurks behind beauty, while the fierce protector Zhong Kui defends the realms beyond life. Each story is a gateway into centuries-old beliefs and mysteries, inviting readers to explore the rich tapestry of Chinese folklore. Discover what lies beyond the veil, where supernatural encounters echo the values and fears of ancient China—offering haunting insights that still resonate today.

Leah Ly a driven, exceptionally talented, Chinese-American actress, working her way through Hollywood’s system, determined to make it on her own, involved with an equally driven Jewish man, discovers she has a Chinese fiancé, arranged at her birth when the Hong Kong businessman comes to LA to meet her. Life collides with life and Leah finds herself unhappy, torn, and conflicted between the love of two men she loves dearly and her heart's greatest desire, as she learns that in all things, she's the key to her happiness or unhappiness.

In the crushing silence of the 1860s Sierra Nevada, the Central Pacific Railroad races to conquer the continent, but the real battle is being fought miles beneath the granite. When a crew of Chinese laborers breaches an impossible subterranean chamber—a colossal, humming geode—they uncover a horror that defies science: a geological entity that doesn't consume flesh, but memory. Every strike of the pickaxe, every shouted command, fuels the ancient hunger that unravels human identity, turning workers into blank, functional shells. Ah Siu, a former scholar haunted by the burn of a lost ...

A sweeping debut inspired by the Chinese folk practice of necromancy, Deathly Fates is perfect for fans of Descendant of the Crane, The Bone Shard Daughter, and A Magic Steeped in Poison. As a priestess paid to guide the deceased home, Kang Siying has never feared death. However, when her...

'This fantastically strange, explosive debut novel entrances even as it unsettles. It's so brilliantly written' BUZZFEED Ren Yu is a swimmer. Her daily life starts and ends with the pool. Her teammates are her only friends. Her coach, her guiding light. If she swims well enough, she will be...

‘Bound to be an immediate classic’ – HANNAH KANER ‘Will tear out your heart and heal it in the same breath’ – ELIZA CHAN ‘Richly imagined and transportive’ – OLIVIE BLAKE ‘A haunting story of loneliness, love and loss’ – GARETH BROWN ** A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK ** A...

Follow the story of twin sisters, Lily and Jasmine, and their friends as they accidentally stumble upon a mysterious village hidden deep in the mountains. As they explore the area, they encounter a series of spooky incidents, and one by one, each of them begins to disappear. What is the secret behind the village, and what will be their fate? Join the twin flowers in their debut as they unravel the chilling mystery of the village!

This Is Not an Exorcism by Ivy Fang is a darkly funny, visceral debut about a Chinese American con woman posing as an exorcist, until one job becomes terrifyingly real – perfect for fans of Grady Hendrix, Monika Kim, and T. Kingfisher. Laurel Meng calls herself an exorcist, but she’s never...

They call them Walkers. By day they pray. By night they move bodies — actual bodies, hopping stiff-legged across the Silk Road, yellow talismans glued to their foreheads to keep their souls in place. A Taoist monk's job is simple: get the corpse home before sunrise. The hard part is what the corpse remembers, what it wants, and who it knew while it was alive. Twelve stories. Twelve walks. Twelve forty-day journeys to a gate where someone is — or is not — waiting. A merchant murdered by his own uncle, dragged toward the home he can no longer call his. A scholar who died at his desk ...

The sitting month is what completes the cycle. Daughter becomes mother. There is no way to change what has always been true. Jenny Huang has just given birth. Alone in her Upper West Side apartment, she stares at the small creature in the crib, waiting to feel something. Far from miraculously...

An isolated island. Twelve contestants. A reality show built for survival. But the jungle hides more than cameras. When ancient remains are unearthed, something buried and vengeful begins to rise. One by one, the crew is consumed by madness, possession, and blood-soaked ritual. The mask must be fed. Escape is not part of the script.

During a deep-sea exploration, the vessel mysteriously lost control and was wrecked upon impact. As the crew attempted to escape, they were startled by the sight of a gigantic eye.

Every year on the day of the Ghost Festival, creatures from the underworld roam city streets freely when the gate of hell is opened. The owner of the House of Life set out a lavish banquet to entertain and appease these hungry ghosts. This year, however, foul creatures led by a long-dead Manchurian nobleman came down from the Devil's Peak on horseback and stormed the banquet hall. They harassed the guests and wrecked havoc to the festivity, demanding the House of Life to hand over something it has been safe-keeping for centuries.

A dazzling standalone romantasy debut steeped in Chinese vampire folklore and a delicious queer love triangle, for fans of She Who Became the Sun and Daughter of the Moon Goddess. All Zhenya has ever wanted is to escape her tiny village with her best friend Shuhua, but she must care for her...