About the author
Rachel Harrison is an American author who writes horror fiction. Her stories are known for exploring dark and unsettling themes within everyday settings, blending elements of the macabre with contemporary life. Horror readers value her work for its engaging character dynamics, sharp pacing, and fresh perspectives on traditional horror tropes. For a new reader exploring the selection, starting with The Return or Black Sheep offers a clear introduction to her writing style. Other available titles by the author include Kiss Slay Replay, Finding Home: A Collection of Poetry, So Thirsty, Play Nice, and Carnage Unending, providing readers with several options to explore across her bibliography.
📖 Where to start with Rachel Harrison
💬 What our editors say about Rachel Harrison's books
“Rachel Harrison crafts a compelling reimagining of the haunted house genre by infusing it with the anxieties of modern influencer culture. The narrative effectively uses the protagonist's desire for social media validation as a…”
Horror Reads editorial team, Horror desk · on Play Nice
“Rachel Harrison crafts a distinctive narrative that balances horror elements with romantic comedy tropes, creating a story that is as much about personal growth as it is about supernatural change. While the premise offers a fresh…”
Horror Reads editorial team, Horror desk · on Such Sharp Teeth
“Harrison delivers a tense exploration of marriage issues and self-discovery, utilizing a rental cottage setting to amplify domestic tension into supernatural horror. The narrative effectively shifts from expectations of…”
Horror Reads editorial team, Horror desk · on So Thirsty
📋 Editions by Rachel Harrison in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Play Nice | 2026 | Berkley Books | — | 9780593642597 |
| Such Sharp Teeth | 2023 | Berkley Books | 336 | 9780593545836 |
| So Thirsty | 2024 | Berkley Books | 336 | 9780593642542 |
| Black Sheep | 2023 | Berkley Books | 289 | 9780593545850 |
| Cackle | 2022 | Berkley Books | 304 | 9780593202036 |
| Black Sheep | 2024 | Berkley Books | 289 | 9780593545867 |
| So Thirsty | 2025 | Berkley Books | 304 | 9780593642566 |
| The Return | 2024 | Berkley Books | 304 | 9780593641675 |
| So Thirsty | 2025 | Thorndike Press Large Prin | — | 9781420521252 |
| The Light We Made: What We Gained With Light - And What We Lost | 2026 | Rachel M. Harrison | — | 9798235009011 |
| Surviving Him: From Darkness to Freedom | 2025 | Harrison | — | 9798233448416 |
| Disturbing Conventions: Decentering Thai Literary Cultures | 2014 | Rowman & Littlefield Publi | 296 | 9781783480142 |
| Kiss Slay Replay | 2026 | Berkley Books | — | 9798217188574 |
| Play Nice | 2025 | Berkley Books | 336 | 9780593642573 |
| Carnage Unending | 2026 | Games Workshop | — | 9781836092964 |
| The Return | 2020 | Berkley Books | 304 | 9780593098677 |
| Surviving Him: The Memoir- The Domestic Violence Survivor's Stor | 2025 | Independently Published | — | 9798241007254 |
| The Perfect Pair | 2020 | Rachel Harrison | 32 | 9781838123314 |
| Finding Home: A Collection of Poetry | 2020 | Independently Published | — | 9798677286568 |
| Disturbing Conventions: Decentering Thai Literary Cultures | 2014 | Rowman & Littlefield Publi | 296 | 9781783480135 |
| The Ambiguous Allure of the West: Traces of the Colonial in Thai | 2010 | Southeast Asia Program Pub | 320 | 9780877276074 |
| The Ambiguous Allure of the West: Traces of the Colonial in Thai | 2010 | Southeast Asia Program Pub | 320 | 9780877276081 |
| Let's Do It: A Life of Music, Mountains & the Magic of Saying Ye | 2026 | Nextgen Story: Custom Publ | — | 9781990543326 |
