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Essential Horror Books by Indigenous Authors

In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, this curated list showcases adult horror novels and anthologies penned by Indigenous authors. These works delve into the supernatural, folklore, and the complexities of identity, offering readers a unique perspective on horror through the lens of Indigenous experiences. #Indigenouspeople'sday #IndyPLAdults

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  • A chilling tale of four friends haunted by a violent event from their youth, blending cultural heritage with supernatural terror.
    Book, 2020New York : Saga Press, 2020. — FIC JON
  • In a remote northern community, residents face isolation and survival as the power grid fails, revealing deeper fears.
    Book, 2018Toronto, ON : ECW Press, [2018] — FIC RIC
  • A woman searches for her missing husband, uncovering a sinister force tied to Métis mythology.
    Book, 2020New York, NY : William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2020] — FIC DIM
  • A woman battles nightmares that blur the line between the living and the dead, rooted in Cree traditions.
    Book, 2023New York : Doubleday, [2023] — FIC JOH
  • A psychological horror set in a small town, where a young woman uncovers chilling secrets about her heritage.
    Book, 2024New York : Berkley, 2024. — FIC MED
  • Never Whistle at Night

    An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology

    A collection of short stories from Indigenous authors, exploring themes of fear, identity, and tradition.
    Book, 2023New York : Vintage Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, 2023. — FIC NEV
  • Taaqtumi

    An Anthology of Arctic Horror Stories

    Arctic tales that blend Inuit folklore with contemporary horror, set in the dark, cold north.
    Book, 2019Iqaluit, Nunavut ; Toronto, Ontario : Inhabit Media, [2019] — FIC TAA
  • A supernatural thriller where a small-town sheriff confronts eerie occurrences linked to local legends.
    Book, 2024New York, New York : Saga Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, LLC, 2024. — FIC JON
  • A slasher homage where a horror-obsessed teen believes a real-life killer is on the loose.
    Book, 2021New York : Saga Press, 2021. — FIC JON
  • A vampire tale set in an Ojibwe community, blending horror with cultural insights.
    Graphic Novel, 2013Toronto : Annick Press, [2013] — TEEN GN TAY
  • A collection of stories intertwining Cherokee folklore with modern horror.
    Book, 2022Montclair : Levine Querido, [2022] — TEEN FIC ROG
  • A haunted casino becomes the backdrop for a tale of revenge and the supernatural.
    Book, 2025California : Counterpoint, 2025. — FIC STA
  • A suspenseful narrative where a woman investigates a series of mysterious deaths linked to her community's past.
    Book, 2025New York : Berkley, [2025] — FIC MED
  • A collection of stories blending horror with the realities of life on a Native American reservation.
    Book, 2022Portland, Oregon : Tin House, 2022. — FIC TAL
  • A time-traveling horror where Indigenous characters aim to alter history and confront colonialism.
    Graphic Novel, 2023San Diego, CA : IDW Publishing, a division of Idea and Design Works, LLC, [2023] — GN JON
  • A collection of horror stories rooted in Cherokee culture and mythology.
    eBook, 2020Oklahoma City : Black Hills Press, 2020. — EBOOK LIBBY
  • A dystopian horror novel set in a future where climate change and societal collapse threaten survival.
    Book, 2024Portland, Oregon : Tin House, 2024. — FIC TAL
  • A coming-of-age horror story where a teenager becomes involved in a real-life slasher scenario.
    Book, 2024New York : Saga Press, 2024. — FIC JON