I’ve been getting into southern gothic horror and would like some recommendations. Doesn’t have to necessarily be set in America, just with a similar vibe to Anne Rice’s books. Extra points if it is queer because I love queer horror.
Similar to Anne Rice is a tall order! I have a couple of recommendations but they’re standalone, they don’t have the rich and thorough worldbuilding and character exploration that Anne Rice brings.
1. Summer Sons by Lee Mandelo
2. Revelator by Daryl Gregory (more similar to Anne Rice’s Mayfair books than the Vampire Chronicles)
3. Jamaica Inn by Daphne du Maurier (more gothic romance than gothic horror, but delightfully atmospheric)
I’ll be checking back for what other folks have, this is one of my favorite genres to read too.
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Similar to Anne Rice is a tall order! I have a couple of recommendations but they’re standalone, they don’t have the rich and thorough worldbuilding and character exploration that Anne Rice brings.
1. Summer Sons by Lee Mandelo
2. Revelator by Daryl Gregory (more similar to Anne Rice’s Mayfair books than the Vampire Chronicles)
3. Jamaica Inn by Daphne du Maurier (more gothic romance than gothic horror, but delightfully atmospheric)
I’ll be checking back for what other folks have, this is one of my favorite genres to read too.