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MEAN SPIRITED by Nick Roberts was one of our nr.1 Best Sellers. With almost 3.5k reviews (averaging 4.5 stars), you cannot miss out on this epic horror! Grab it here: geni.us/MeanSpirited #horror #horrornovel #horrorfan #horrorbook #nr1bestseller #readersofX #horrorcommunity

We are super excited! Crystal Lake signed author Brad Ricks for another novel. RAVENOUS will be released in January 2027. Brad Ricks is an author of supernatural horror and thrillers, blending dark settings, paranormal terror, and psychological suspense. His debut novel, FEAR NOT THE DEAD, blurred the line between psychological horror and ghostly thriller, and his latest book, THE NIGHT CREW, delved deeper into the shadows of the supernatural. Inspired by masters like Edgar Allan Poe and Stephen King, Brad crafts stories that haunt readers long after the final page. He lives in Central Texas with his wife and children, balancing his day job with late-night horror storytelling. Here is a sneak peek into Ravenous: patreon.com/posts/author-s… #authorsigning #author #booktwitter #upcomingrelease

Out today from Sinister Smile Press, three reprints from author James Watts! The Beast of Sorrows: geni.us/BeastSorrows Them: geni.us/Them Shadows of the Damned: geni.us/ShadowsDamned Proudly represented by Sinister Smile Press, a division of Crystal Lake Publishing—Where Stories Come Alive!

We are super excited! Crystal Lake signed author Brad Ricks for another novel. Ravenous will be released in January 2027. Fans of Jurassic Park, Resident Evil, and The Grey will devour this pulse-pounding thriller where science creates the perfect predator…and humanity becomes the prey.

HUMBUG by Luciano Marano is now on a 99c Kindle sale until May 8th! A killer hunts on Christmas Day. The dead are coming to collect. Follow the link to read the description or to buy for only 99c: getbook.at/Humbug #KindleSale #99cBooks #HolidayHorror #ChristmasHorror #DarkFiction #SerialKillerThriller

Want more behind-the-scenes publishing updates, early peeks at upcoming books, exclusive videos, marketing advice, writing tips, personal updates from Joe, and bonus content you won’t find anywhere else? The Crystal Lake Patreon page is where Shadow Dwellers get closer to the heart of the company. From honest talks about publishing, creativity, contracts, marketing, and running a business, to sneak peeks at cover reveals, new releases, future projects, videos, essays, and exclusive community posts—this is where you get to see what happens behind the curtain. Whether you’re a reader, writer, Creator, or simply someone who loves dark fiction, the Crystal Lake Patreon offers a deeper connection to the books, people, and stories that make the company what it is. Join us for behind-the-scenes access, exclusive content, creative inspiration, and a front-row seat to everything coming out of Crystal Lake Publishing. You’ll also be helping us continue creating books, videos, games, comics, and so much more. Become a patron today! Follow this link: patreon.com/c/CLP #Patreon #CrystalLakePublishing #ShadowDwellers #HorrorCommunity #DarkFiction #HorrorBooks #IndiePublisher

Can You Answer These Scary Movies, Games, Comics & Books Trivia Questions? 👀 Test you knowledge here: youtu.be/X0QQPTSpvXE Test your knowledge of movies, books, comics, and games with this trivia challenge covering everything from Die Hard and Blade Runner to Silent Hill, Frankenstein, and The Thing. Can you remember which book inspired Stand By Me, who helped Charley in Fright Night, what rule should never be broken with a Mogwai in Gremlins, or what terrifying secret is hidden inside the house in Barbarian? From horror novels and comic books to creepy games and cult movies, this quiz is packed with iconic franchises, hidden facts, and questions every Shadow Dweller should know. Test you knowledge here: youtu.be/X0QQPTSpvXE Go check out these Trivia Quizzes - Can You Recognize the Horror Book from the Hook?: youtu.be/hEAeXITyUqY Horror Movie Villain Quiz: youtu.be/9EVJ17OpDSM #horrortrivia #movietrivia #booktrivia #quiz #horrormovies #scaryquiz

One house. Endless nightmares. 20 million reads and still growing. Dare to enter THE EXORCIST'S HOUSE? Read the descriptions here: getbook.at/ExorcistUniver… #HauntedHouse #SupernaturalHorror #DemonicPossession #OccultHorror

Inside THE WENDIGO HUNTER: Kathleen Greer on Cryptids, Victorian Horror & What Comes Next. Joe speaks with THE WENDIGO HUNTER author, Kathleen Greer. Get THE WENDIGO HUNTER here: geni.us/WendigoHunter #authorinterview #horrorauthor #author #writer #authorlif #writingcommunity

THE GREAT DICK by Barry Maher. Don’t judge it by the title… okay, maybe a little. Read the description here: geni.us/TheGreatDick #DarkHumor #DarkComedy #TwistedHumor #WickedlyFunny #BlackComedy

John Ward's Horror Career Takes Off with Publishing Deal! John's A BLACKENED HEART, A BLACKENED SOUL: geni.us/BlackenedHeart John's SCAREVILLE series: getbook.at/ScarevilleSeri… John Ward on PATREON: patreon.com/TheScarevilleA… #HorrorBooks #AuthorAnnouncement #Scareville #MiddleGradeHorror #CreatureFeature #FolkHorror

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A spooky middle grade adventure about courage, friendship, and fear. MORI QUINN AND THE COFFIN GAME by S. Alessandro Martinez is coming May 8th. Read the description or Pre-order MORI QUINN AND THE COFFIN GAME here: getbook.at/MoriQuinn #FantasyForKids #CreepyBooks #KidsBookX #TweenReads #DarkFantasy #MagicalAdventure #ComingOfAge #FriendshipStory

The Disturbing True Story Behind THE EXORCIST (1973)! See what he did here: youtu.be/XUsaH7vzUTY #classichorror #ScariestMoviesEver #occulthorror #paranormal #horrorcommunity #moviefacts

Fantastic review for In the Dollhouse We All Wait by Amanda M. Blake! "This is extreme horror at its finest, a tale of terror and atrocity that gives no quarter. It’s one of the most twistedly horrifying stories I have read, a highly recommended reading experience, but hardcore extreme horror fans only, please." - Lisa Lee, Bibliophilia Templum Read the full review here: bibliophiliatemplum.wordpress.com/2026/04/15/in-… #BookReview #ExtremeHorrorBook #DarkFictionNovels #TorridWaters #SplatterpunkBooks #HorrorCommunity

Out today from Sinister Smile Press, two reprints from author Scott Harper: Lethal Lords and Ladies of the Night: A Vampire Collection Vol.1 and Vol.2 Order Today: amazon.com/dp/B0GYBGPWQV Proudly represented by Sinister Smile Press, a division of Crystal Lake Publishing—Where Stories Come Alive!

Ian Down Under vs. LITTLE THINGS BIG mementomoriink.blog/2026/04/27/ian… @MementoMoriInk @ninetoeswashere @crystallakepub

COULDN'T BE MORE RELIEVED! '𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩: 𝘌𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘛𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘞𝘞𝘐𝘐—Vol. II' is officially finished and submitted for editing! It's been about a year-and-a-half since '𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩: 𝘌𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘛𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘞𝘞𝘐𝘐—Vol. I: 𝘛𝘰𝘮𝘣 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘗𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘰𝘩' was self-published. After that, I was lucky enough to get picked up by Joe and the amazing team at Crystal Lake Publishing (@crystallakepub)! It's a relief that feels amazing and also strange because I've been doing so many rewites, adjustments, etc., that I suddenly feel strange not sitting down to at least knock out a paragraph or rewrite something in the Lovecraftian prose! Maybe it's time to move on to Vol. III! 🐙 LOVE EVERYONE WHO HAS BEEN WITH ME THROUGH IT ALL!!!!

HORROR WRITERS TAKE OVER COMIC BOOK STORE FOR SPRINGTIME MERRIMENT mementomoriink.blog/2026/04/28/hor… @mementomoriink @ninetoeswashere @crystallakepub