31 New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books Arriving in December

The yr is wrapping up, however there are nonetheless loads of new books for sci-fi, horror, and fantasy readers hitting shelves earlier than 2026 clocks in for obligation. Want a psychological escape through the holidays? December’s releases have you ever lined with romantic adventures, futuristic thrills, creepy brief tales, and extra.

December 1

Artificial Truth by J.M. Lee, translated by Sean Lin Halbert 

“A haunting and mind-bending novel concerning the revolutionary potentialities of AI and the infinite mysteries of what it means to be human.” (December 1)

Snake-Eater by T. Kingfisher

“An enthralling up to date fantasy steeped in horror a few girl making an attempt to flee her previous by shifting to the distant U.S. desert―solely to seek out herself beholden to the wrath of a vengeful god.” (December 1)

The Wondrous Life and Loves of Nella Carter by Brionni Nwosu 

“A younger girl on the crossroads of life and dying embarks on a rare journey throughout time in an epic novel about magnificence, hope, endurance, and limitless loves.” (December 1)

December 2

Better in Black by Cassandra Clare 

Ten authentic tales spotlighting fan-favorite {couples} from throughout the romantasy creator’s Shadowhunter Chronicles. (December 2)

The Dark Is Descending by Chloe C. Peñaranda 

The Nytefall trilogy concludes as “reeling from stunning betrayal, the Star Maiden Astraea should now race towards time to interrupt the curse imprisoning her lover, Nyte. She should determine if the hand of darkness, or that of her enemy, is an alliance that might carry him again.” (December 2)

Dawn of the Firebird by Sarah Mughal Rana 

“A wide ranging fantasy novel concerning the daughter of an overthrown emperor” who conceals her id to coach with an enemy military, honing her magic as she decides if she’ll search vengeance or salvation. (December 2)

The Definitions by Matt Greene 

“A sublime, haunting dystopian novel about people relearning the best way to navigate the world after a mysterious sickness strips them of their recollections.” (December 2)

Fallen Gods by Rachel Van Dyken 

“They stated the Gods have been delusion. That the Giants have been solely tales informed round dying fires. They lied. The Gods aren’t useless—they’re solely sleeping, locked in mortal our bodies, scattered the world over, ready for the precise spark to wake them. And my father is essentially the most ruthless of all of them.” (December 2)

A Grim Reaper’s Guide to Cheating Death by Maxie Dara 

“When a decided killer targets her brother, a grim reaper dangers every part to avoid wasting him on this pleasant cozy thriller.” (December 2)

Legend by Karina Halle 

“Although Katrina Van Tassel, Ichabod Crane, and Brom Bones have begun to tug aside the bone-chilling thriller of the Headless Horseman, their journey is much from its finish. As they share the enigmatic halls of Sleepy Hole Institute, their lives change into more and more entangled.” (December 2)

The Library of Fates by Margot Harrison 

“When its librarian keeper mysteriously dies, two former classmates should race to find a uncommon e-book from their school years that may foretell your future for those who confess a secret out of your previous—however somebody is intent on defending what’s hidden inside.” (December 2)

The Mating Game by Lana Ferguson 

“Two wolf shifters reluctant to like uncover there’s no combating the decision of the wild on this steamy romance.” (December 2)

The Mills of the Gods by Tim Powers 

“A harrowing supernatural journey, filled with shade, drama, and romance.” (December 2)

Secrets of the First School by T.L. Huchu 

The Edinburgh Nights sequence concludes with “one last journey for Ropa Moyo—orphan, mischief-maker, and failed magician.” (December 2)

Something Wicked by Falon Ballard 

“With the destiny of the nation at stake, Callum and Cate seek for methods to reveal themselves to one another and uncover a darker pressure constructing inside La Puissance, one which may spoil the way forward for Avon endlessly.” (December 2)

Tarou: The Fall by Dana Fredsti and David Fitzgerald 

“The evocative symbolism and arcana certain up throughout the playing cards of the tarot have fascinated seekers for hundreds of years. Now Tarou: The Fall imagines the fact that impressed the magical—the actual fantasy world of which all our wealthy tarot imagery is however a shadow.” (December 2)

This Brutal Moon by Bethany Jacobs 

The Kindom Trilogy area opera concludes as “the quiet ones launch their assault and all hope appears misplaced; Cleric Chono seems to unlikely allies to combat a last battle for peace. However one essential query stays: the place is Six?” (December 2)

The Turing Protocol by Nick Croydon

“A riveting speculative historic suspense debut informed in alternating timelines that asks: will essentially the most highly effective invention in historical past save the world—or destroy it?” (December 2)

The Village at the End of Noon by Darya Boyleva 

“All the pieces you have been afraid to seek out out concerning the warmth of midday and Grandma’s outdated tales comes collectively on this English language debut of an award-winning and bestselling younger Russian author.” (December 2)

We Will Rise Again: Speculative Stories and Essays on Protest, Resistance, and Hope edited by Annalee Newitz, Karen Lord, and Malka Older 

“From style luminaries, esteemed organizers, and thrilling new voices in fiction, an anthology of tales, essays, and interviews that supply transformative visions of the longer term, fantastical alternate worlds, and inspiration for the social justice actions of tomorrow.” (December 2)

December 9

Children of Fallen Gods by Carissa Broadbent 

The Battle of Misplaced Hearts sequence continues. “As Tisaanah and Max are ensnared in an online of historic magic and twisted secrets and techniques, one query stays: what are they keen to sacrifice for victory? For energy? For love?” (December 9)

Dark Sisters by Kristi DeMeester

“Horror meets historic fiction when a curse bridges generations, binding the fates of three ladies.” (December 9)

Her Time-Traveling Duke by Bryn Donovan 

“Magic meets science and sunshine meets grumpy when a love spell whisks a Regency-era duke to trendy instances.” (December 9)

Level: Apocalypse by David Dalglish 

“Contained in the mysterious Artifact world of Yensere, Nick has scored a serious victory within the conflict towards God-King Vaan, however now the true take a look at of energy has begun, and it gained’t finish till both Nick or Vaan are actually useless.” (December 9)

Midnight Somewhere by Johnny Compton 

“The various characters on this thrilling assortment encounter horrors that vary from mysterious to murderous, discovering that darkness can discover anybody, anyplace, at any hour of the day.” (December 9)

Seeing Other People by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka 

“Two individuals haunted by their exes discover that love isn’t useless on this heartfelt romance.” (December 9)

Sunset at Zero Point by Simon Stålenhag 

“From the famend creator of The Electrical State and Tales from the Loop, Stålenhag returns along with his long-awaited new work of retro-futuristic dystopia throughout the mysterious zone of an deserted Swedish navy facility.” (December 9)

Tailored Realities by Brandon Sanderson 

From the “creator of the Stormlight Archive, the Mistborn saga, and quite a few smash-hit works of science fiction and fantasy comes Tailor-made Realities, a brand new brief fiction assortment together with the never-before-published novella Second Zero.” (December 9)

December 16

The Best Horror of the Year, Volume 17 edited by Ellen Datlow 

“For greater than 4 a long time, Ellen Datlow has been bringing you essentially the most scary and terrifying tales. Now, with the seventeenth quantity of the sequence, Datlow is again once more to carry you the tales that may maintain you up at night time.” (December 16)

December 30

The Cyprian by Mercedes Lackey 

“The most recent in Mercedes Lackey’s Elemental Masters sequence is a stand-alone romantasy primarily based on Hans Christian Andersen’s The Wild Swans.” (December 30)

We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark 

“A slow-burn romantasy set in a Roman-inspired world dominated by cruel vampires, crammed with breathtaking fight, vengeful gods, and magical creatures.” (December 30)

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