What happens after the credits roll and the final girl survives? Grady Hendrix’s The Final Girl Support Group is a fast-paced, clever thriller exploring trauma, survival, and unlikely sisterhood. Darkly funny and unexpectedly heartfelt, it’s a reminder that sometimes, just staying alive is the most badass story of all.

Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s Mexican Gothic is the perfect October read; haunting, atmospheric, and impossible to put down. With a fiercely clever heroine and a decaying mansion full of secrets, this gothic horror explores family legacy, power, and survival. It’s eerie, lushly written, and lingers with you long after the final page

The Stranger Beside Me is unlike any true crime book I’ve read; chilling, personal, and impossible to forget. Ann Rule’s firsthand account of working alongside Ted Bundy forces you to question how well we truly know those around us.

The Guest List is a twisty, character-driven thriller set on a remote island during a lavish wedding with a deadly ending. Lucy Foley’s skillful unraveling of secrets and motives turns every page into a slow-burn reveal. It's chilling, addictive, and impossible to read without suspecting everyone.

A haunting and cerebral thriller, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is as much about justice as it is about vengeance. Gritty, unforgettable, and propelled by one of the most fascinating heroines in fiction, this is a mystery that lingers.