About the author
Grady Hendrix is an American author, journalist, public speaker, and screenwriter who wrote the best-selling 2014 novel Horrorstör. He lives in Manhattan and is one of the founders of the New York Asian Film Festival. His work encompasses both fiction and non-fiction explorations of the genre, offering readers distinct perspectives on horror history and storytelling. Horror readers value his writing for its engaging blend of narrative fiction and deep engagement with horror traditions, which is further reflected in his non-fiction work examining the history of the genre. For readers looking to explore his work, Horror Reads stocks several titles including The Auctioneer, We Sold Our Souls, and Paperbacks from Hell: The Twisted History of '70s and '80s Horror Fiction. These selections provide a starting point for discovering his novels and his historical overview of horror fiction.
📖 Where to start with Grady Hendrix
💬 What our editors say about Grady Hendrix's books
“It effectively bridges the gap between written word and visual adaptation, showcasing Barker’s unique approach to fear through powerful writing. However, it is not suitable for readers expecting light entertainment or traditional…”
Horror Reads editorial team, Horror desk · on Clive Barker's Books of Blood 1-3
“This novel successfully merges the charm of a women’s book club with the visceral dread of a vampire hunt. Hendrix employs sharp wit to balance the horror, making the suburban setting feel both cozy and claustrophobic. However,…”
Horror Reads editorial team, Horror desk · on The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires
“Grady Hendrix delivers a masterclass in slow-burn tension, focusing on creeping dread rather than immediate thrills. The book excels at creating a heavy, unsettling mood that feels both classic and modern. By blending gothic…”
Horror Reads editorial team, Horror desk · on Witchcraft for Wayward Girls
📋 Editions by Grady Hendrix in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clive Barker's Books of Blood 1-3 | 1998 | Penguin Publishing Group | 507 | 9780425165584 |
| The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires | 2021 | Quirk Books | 424 | 9781683692515 |
| Witchcraft for Wayward Girls | 2026 | Berkley Books | — | 9780593548998 |
| Horrorstor | 2014 | Quirk Books | 240 | 9781594745263 |
| The Final Girl Support Group | 2022 | Berkley Books | 352 | 9780593201244 |
| How to Sell a Haunted House | 2024 | Berkley Books | 413 | 9780593201275 |
| When Darkness Loves Us (Paperbacks from Hell) | 2019 | Valancourt Books | 234 | 9781948405317 |
| Paperbacks from Hell: The Twisted History of '70s and '80s Horro | 2017 | Quirk Books | 254 | 9781594749810 |
| Witchcraft for Wayward Girls | 2025 | Berkley Books | 496 | 9780593548981 |
| The Auctioneer (Paperbacks from Hell) | 2020 | Valancourt Books | 239 | 9781948405706 |
| The Final Girl Support Group | 2021 | Berkley Books | 342 | 9780593201237 |
| Witchcraft for Wayward Girls | 2025 | Diversified Publishing | 624 | 9780593947029 |
| Rapture (Paperbacks from Hell) | 2023 | Valancourt Books | 343 | 9781960241009 |
| These Fists Break Bricks (Revised and Expanded Edition): How Kun | 2025 | Running Press Adult | — | 9780762489480 |
| Witchcraft for Wayward Girls | 2025 | Berkley Books | 496 | 9780593818183 |
| White Glove War | 2013 | Poppy Books | 320 | 9780316187497 |
| Such Nice People (Paperbacks from Hell) | 2026 | Valancourt Books | — | 9781960241580 |
| How to Sell a Haunted House | 2023 | Berkley Books | 413 | 9780593201268 |
| Let's Go Play at the Adams' (Paperbacks from Hell) | 2020 | Valancourt Books | 280 | 9781948405539 |
| Diablo House | 2022 | Clover Press | — | 9781951038373 |
| Howls From Hell: A Horror Anthology | 2021 | Howl Society Press | 308 | 9781736780008 |
| How to Sell a Haunted House | 2023 | Thorndike Press Large Prin | 413 | 9798885780841 |
| My Best Friend's Exorcism | 2017 | Quirk Books | 336 | 9781594749766 |
| We Sold Our Souls | 2022 | Quirk Books | 336 | 9781683693406 |
| Badasstronauts | 2022 | Jab Books | 166 | 9781625675583 |
| Black Ambrosia (Paperbacks from Hell) | 2019 | Valancourt Books | 270 | 9781948405508 |
| Nightblood (Paperbacks from Hell) | 2019 | Valancourt Books | 328 | 9781948405492 |
| Killer (Paperbacks from Hell) | 2023 | Valancourt Books | — | 9781954321847 |
| The Tribe (Paperbacks from Hell) | 2019 | Valancourt Books | — | 9781948405324 |
| The Spirit (Paperbacks from Hell) | 2019 | Valancourt Books | — | 9781948405331 |
