There’s a certain magic to gathering under the twinkling tree lights with a ghost story in hand. A flickering candle, a crackling fire, and a tale that sends shivers down your spine - what better way to embrace the eerie side of the festive season?
We asked our booksellers to share their top five recent supernatural tales - the perfect companions for cosying up with on a dark December evening.
Keep reading to find out which hauntingly beautiful stories they’ve chosen.
Bookseller Picks: 5 Supernatural Tales to Haunt Your Festive Season
- The Silence Factory by by Bridget Collins
£28.99
Signed & Numbered | Limited Edition | Digitally Sprayed Edges | Exclusive Hardback Foiled Edition | UK First Edition, First Printing
Silence has a price.
In this darkly original tale from the bestselling author of The Binding, Henry dreams of an escape from the relentless noise of Victorian London. When he encounters a mysterious gentleman offering silk that silences the world, Henry is drawn into an otherworldly mystery that spans continents and centuries.
Summoned to cure a young girl’s deafness, Henry delves deeper into the secrets of Sir Edward’s eerie factory and its silken magic. But the deeper he ventures, the higher the cost, and some prices are too terrible to pay.
This signed, exclusive edition is the perfect addition to your collection.
- Vilest Things by Chloe Gong
£24.99
Signed by the author | Embossed & Numbered | Hardback | UK First Edition, First Printing
Romance, betrayal, and a battle for power. Let chaos reign.
Fresh from her triumph in San-Er’s brutal games, Calla Tuoleimi now advises the new ruler, August Shenzhi. But August is not who he seems, and Calla’s betrayal has awakened dangerous old secrets.
As political tensions boil over and forbidden love reignites, Calla and her rival, Anton Makusa, must journey to the farthest reaches of the kingdom. Will they stop the brewing anarchy before their own secrets unravel the fragile balance of power?
Chloe Gong weaves an electrifying enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance inspired by Antony and Cleopatra. A truly dazzling, unmissable read.
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Whispers Most Foul by Emma MacDonald
£18.99
Signed by the author | Hardback | UK First Edition, First Printing
Ghosts, magic, and sapphic romance meet in this spellbinding dark academia mystery.
Rose Thenlif doesn’t belong at Dunhollow Academy. Unable to cast spells, she hides among dusty tomes to escape the judgment of her peers, and the sharp, infuriating gaze of Sylvie, her rival.
But when classmates begin disappearing, Rose finds herself seeing their ghosts. Worse, Sylvie becomes her reluctant partner in unraveling the academy’s chilling secrets. Tied together by a deadly magic, the two must confront the mystery - and their own buried emotions - before it’s too late.
Fans of gothic atmospheres and slow-burning romances will be enchanted by this haunting tale.
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The Cautious Traveller's Guide to the Wastelands by Sarah Brooks
£29.99
The Great Trans-Siberian Express promises wonders—but at what cost?
Aboard the only train daring to cross the cursed Wastelands, a grieving woman, a famous child, and a disgraced naturalist find their fates intertwined. As the train hurtles toward the Great Exhibition in Moscow, passengers begin to sense an unraveling - both in their own stories and the fragile rules of reality itself.
Steeped in late 19th-century intrigue and eerie marvels, this is a journey unlike any other. Hold on tight - you’re in for a ride as unforgettable as it is chilling.
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Hear Him Calling by Carly Reagon
£18.99
Signed by the author | Hardback | UK First Edition, First Printing
A ghost story that won’t let you go.
When Kyle and Lydia inherit a tower house in a remote Welsh village, they think they’re leaving London behind for a fresh start. But Lydia is immediately unsettled by the oppressive atmosphere and the disturbing paintings hidden in the attic.
As the winter closes in, cutting them off, Kyle becomes drawn to the house’s haunting allure. Something is calling to them, something that has waited decades for its moment.
For fans of psychological thrillers with a supernatural twist, Hear Him Calling is a ghost story you really won’t forget.
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