Philip Fracassi
@pfracassi.bsky.social
USA Today Bestselling writer of:
• SARAFINA
• THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE
• THE THIRD RULE OF TIME TRAVEL
• NO ONE IS SAFE!
• BOYS IN THE VALLEY
• GOTHIC
• A CHILD ALONE WITH STRANGERS
www.pfracassi.com/books
(Header art by Chris Nurse)
• SARAFINA
• THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE
• THE THIRD RULE OF TIME TRAVEL
• NO ONE IS SAFE!
• BOYS IN THE VALLEY
• GOTHIC
• A CHILD ALONE WITH STRANGERS
www.pfracassi.com/books
(Header art by Chris Nurse)
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Philip Fracassi
@pfracassi.bsky.social
· Nov 22
Now that all of my books are back in print, I wanted to offer a breakdown for anyone interested in checking out my work to date:
Current Novels:
A CHILD ALONE WITH STRANGERS
BOYS IN THE VALLEY
GOTHIC
THE THIRD RULE OF TIME TRAVEL
THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE
SARAFINA (April 2026)
Current Novels:
A CHILD ALONE WITH STRANGERS
BOYS IN THE VALLEY
GOTHIC
THE THIRD RULE OF TIME TRAVEL
THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE
SARAFINA (April 2026)
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Reminder while we're between two consecutive Fridays the 13th: @pfracassi.bsky.social's slasher novel THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE is excellent gateway horror for folks who love thrillers. Fact is, it's not about slashing so much as how to live when you're facing down death every day.
February 14, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Reminder while we're between two consecutive Fridays the 13th: @pfracassi.bsky.social's slasher novel THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE is excellent gateway horror for folks who love thrillers. Fact is, it's not about slashing so much as how to live when you're facing down death every day.
COVER REVEAL!
This is for the Earthling Publications edition of THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE.
This will be the first and only fine press edition of the novel.
Preorders start February 24.
This is for the Earthling Publications edition of THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE.
This will be the first and only fine press edition of the novel.
Preorders start February 24.
February 14, 2026 at 12:43 AM
COVER REVEAL!
This is for the Earthling Publications edition of THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE.
This will be the first and only fine press edition of the novel.
Preorders start February 24.
This is for the Earthling Publications edition of THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE.
This will be the first and only fine press edition of the novel.
Preorders start February 24.
TWO UK COVER REVEALS!
Stunning covers for my UK editions from Black Crow now available for preorder.
Covers designed by Rian Hughes.
First PB UK print runs will have block sprayed edges.
SARAFINA releases April 7
GOTHIC releases May 26
PLUS an exclusive HB edition of SARAFINA coming soon...
Stunning covers for my UK editions from Black Crow now available for preorder.
Covers designed by Rian Hughes.
First PB UK print runs will have block sprayed edges.
SARAFINA releases April 7
GOTHIC releases May 26
PLUS an exclusive HB edition of SARAFINA coming soon...
February 13, 2026 at 5:22 PM
TWO UK COVER REVEALS!
Stunning covers for my UK editions from Black Crow now available for preorder.
Covers designed by Rian Hughes.
First PB UK print runs will have block sprayed edges.
SARAFINA releases April 7
GOTHIC releases May 26
PLUS an exclusive HB edition of SARAFINA coming soon...
Stunning covers for my UK editions from Black Crow now available for preorder.
Covers designed by Rian Hughes.
First PB UK print runs will have block sprayed edges.
SARAFINA releases April 7
GOTHIC releases May 26
PLUS an exclusive HB edition of SARAFINA coming soon...
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An unused angle from The Shining. Every detail is fascinating. Tony the Tiger. The ominous eye of HAL watching her in the mirror. The casual amount of second hand smoke kids had to breathe in the 70’s.
February 13, 2026 at 3:15 AM
An unused angle from The Shining. Every detail is fascinating. Tony the Tiger. The ominous eye of HAL watching her in the mirror. The casual amount of second hand smoke kids had to breathe in the 70’s.
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COVER REVEAL!
My 4th story collection, TRAPS AND SPECTERS, will be out this September from Shortwave Publishing, and this is the brilliant cover by Alan Lastufka.
TRAPS features fourteen stories, including some never published, and in an introduction by Matt Dinniman.
My 4th story collection, TRAPS AND SPECTERS, will be out this September from Shortwave Publishing, and this is the brilliant cover by Alan Lastufka.
TRAPS features fourteen stories, including some never published, and in an introduction by Matt Dinniman.
February 7, 2026 at 5:46 PM
COVER REVEAL!
My 4th story collection, TRAPS AND SPECTERS, will be out this September from Shortwave Publishing, and this is the brilliant cover by Alan Lastufka.
TRAPS features fourteen stories, including some never published, and in an introduction by Matt Dinniman.
My 4th story collection, TRAPS AND SPECTERS, will be out this September from Shortwave Publishing, and this is the brilliant cover by Alan Lastufka.
TRAPS features fourteen stories, including some never published, and in an introduction by Matt Dinniman.
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On the one hand, I'm slightly bummed they changed the name from FAIL-SAFE to SKELETONS.
On the other hand, it sounds like the project is full steam ahead, which is excellent news.
bloody-disgusting.com/movie/393496...
On the other hand, it sounds like the project is full steam ahead, which is excellent news.
bloody-disgusting.com/movie/393496...
JJ Abrams & JT Mollner’s Creature Feature Starring Brie Larson Is Now Titled ‘Skeletons’
Before tackling A24’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre TV series, JT Mollner (Strange Darling) is set to direct a new creature feature. Launched at the Cannes market last year under the title Fail-Safe, the fi...
bloody-disgusting.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:39 PM
On the one hand, I'm slightly bummed they changed the name from FAIL-SAFE to SKELETONS.
On the other hand, it sounds like the project is full steam ahead, which is excellent news.
bloody-disgusting.com/movie/393496...
On the other hand, it sounds like the project is full steam ahead, which is excellent news.
bloody-disgusting.com/movie/393496...
On the one hand, I'm slightly bummed they changed the name from FAIL-SAFE to SKELETONS.
On the other hand, it sounds like the project is full steam ahead, which is excellent news.
bloody-disgusting.com/movie/393496...
On the other hand, it sounds like the project is full steam ahead, which is excellent news.
bloody-disgusting.com/movie/393496...
JJ Abrams & JT Mollner’s Creature Feature Starring Brie Larson Is Now Titled ‘Skeletons’
Before tackling A24’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre TV series, JT Mollner (Strange Darling) is set to direct a new creature feature. Launched at the Cannes market last year under the title Fail-Safe, the fi...
bloody-disgusting.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:39 PM
On the one hand, I'm slightly bummed they changed the name from FAIL-SAFE to SKELETONS.
On the other hand, it sounds like the project is full steam ahead, which is excellent news.
bloody-disgusting.com/movie/393496...
On the other hand, it sounds like the project is full steam ahead, which is excellent news.
bloody-disgusting.com/movie/393496...
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Celebrate 100 years of Amazing Stories and Science Fiction at
Verbatim Books in San Diego, Friday, April 10th 7 PM. @pfracassi.bsky.social , Shelly Streetby, Jac Jemc of Clarion and Author KC Grifant. More TBA...
Verbatim Books in San Diego, Friday, April 10th 7 PM. @pfracassi.bsky.social , Shelly Streetby, Jac Jemc of Clarion and Author KC Grifant. More TBA...
Celebrate 100 years of Amazing Stories and Science Fiction at Verbatim Books
Event in San Diego, CA by David Agranoff on Friday, April 10 2026
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February 9, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Celebrate 100 years of Amazing Stories and Science Fiction at
Verbatim Books in San Diego, Friday, April 10th 7 PM. @pfracassi.bsky.social , Shelly Streetby, Jac Jemc of Clarion and Author KC Grifant. More TBA...
Verbatim Books in San Diego, Friday, April 10th 7 PM. @pfracassi.bsky.social , Shelly Streetby, Jac Jemc of Clarion and Author KC Grifant. More TBA...
COVER REVEAL!
My 4th story collection, TRAPS AND SPECTERS, will be out this September from Shortwave Publishing, and this is the brilliant cover by Alan Lastufka.
TRAPS features fourteen stories, including some never published, and in an introduction by Matt Dinniman.
My 4th story collection, TRAPS AND SPECTERS, will be out this September from Shortwave Publishing, and this is the brilliant cover by Alan Lastufka.
TRAPS features fourteen stories, including some never published, and in an introduction by Matt Dinniman.
February 7, 2026 at 5:46 PM
COVER REVEAL!
My 4th story collection, TRAPS AND SPECTERS, will be out this September from Shortwave Publishing, and this is the brilliant cover by Alan Lastufka.
TRAPS features fourteen stories, including some never published, and in an introduction by Matt Dinniman.
My 4th story collection, TRAPS AND SPECTERS, will be out this September from Shortwave Publishing, and this is the brilliant cover by Alan Lastufka.
TRAPS features fourteen stories, including some never published, and in an introduction by Matt Dinniman.
Reposted by Philip Fracassi
Cover reveal for @pfracassi.bsky.social's TRAPS AND SPECTERS, a new collection of novelettes and short stories coming this September!
Cover art and design by @alandistro.bsky.social
Featuring an intro by @mattdinniman.bsky.social
Shortwave Shop link:
shop.shortwavepublishing.com/products/tra...
Cover art and design by @alandistro.bsky.social
Featuring an intro by @mattdinniman.bsky.social
Shortwave Shop link:
shop.shortwavepublishing.com/products/tra...
February 7, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Cover reveal for @pfracassi.bsky.social's TRAPS AND SPECTERS, a new collection of novelettes and short stories coming this September!
Cover art and design by @alandistro.bsky.social
Featuring an intro by @mattdinniman.bsky.social
Shortwave Shop link:
shop.shortwavepublishing.com/products/tra...
Cover art and design by @alandistro.bsky.social
Featuring an intro by @mattdinniman.bsky.social
Shortwave Shop link:
shop.shortwavepublishing.com/products/tra...
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I just finished SARAFRINA by @pfracassi.bsky.social and wow! If you love historical horror and ritualistic, dark and twisted folklore, you need to keep an eye out for this one in April
February 7, 2026 at 1:52 AM
I just finished SARAFRINA by @pfracassi.bsky.social and wow! If you love historical horror and ritualistic, dark and twisted folklore, you need to keep an eye out for this one in April
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Some acquisitions from work this week… adding to my @danielkraus.com collection, and had to get the new @clashbooks.bsky.social published Gothic from @pfracassi.bsky.social and The Changeling from @victorlavalle.bsky.social who I’m also trying to beef up my collection and read all of his work!
February 7, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Some acquisitions from work this week… adding to my @danielkraus.com collection, and had to get the new @clashbooks.bsky.social published Gothic from @pfracassi.bsky.social and The Changeling from @victorlavalle.bsky.social who I’m also trying to beef up my collection and read all of his work!
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Finished-The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre by @pfracassi.bsky.social. Nightmare fuel. This hit harder than I thought it would. Full force, no brakes. A story that will break you and let you pick up the pieces, just to be put together again.And you’ll be proud of the cracks that are showing
February 6, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Finished-The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre by @pfracassi.bsky.social. Nightmare fuel. This hit harder than I thought it would. Full force, no brakes. A story that will break you and let you pick up the pieces, just to be put together again.And you’ll be proud of the cracks that are showing
Huge thanks to my friend Christina Henry for getting me a copy of her newest novel, which I read an early version of and absolutely loved.
If you’re looking for a haunted house novel with a nasty streak and some family bond themes, you won’t do much better than this one.
If you’re looking for a haunted house novel with a nasty streak and some family bond themes, you won’t do much better than this one.
February 5, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Huge thanks to my friend Christina Henry for getting me a copy of her newest novel, which I read an early version of and absolutely loved.
If you’re looking for a haunted house novel with a nasty streak and some family bond themes, you won’t do much better than this one.
If you’re looking for a haunted house novel with a nasty streak and some family bond themes, you won’t do much better than this one.
Just read the last chapter of the WIP to my office assistant and the response is hard to gauge.
February 4, 2026 at 6:56 AM
Just read the last chapter of the WIP to my office assistant and the response is hard to gauge.
Welp, I just now finished what will be my last pass for SARAFINA and truth be told I found a few things to tweak.
Thanks to the kids at CLASH Books for giving me a few extra days to get it as perfect as I’m able.
Thanks to the kids at CLASH Books for giving me a few extra days to get it as perfect as I’m able.
January 29, 2026 at 6:05 AM
Welp, I just now finished what will be my last pass for SARAFINA and truth be told I found a few things to tweak.
Thanks to the kids at CLASH Books for giving me a few extra days to get it as perfect as I’m able.
Thanks to the kids at CLASH Books for giving me a few extra days to get it as perfect as I’m able.
Old news / new article.
Hoping that FAIL-SAFE goes into production this spring. Based on my story of the same name, from my collection BEHOLD THE VOID.
horrorfuel.com/2026/01/24/b...
Hoping that FAIL-SAFE goes into production this spring. Based on my story of the same name, from my collection BEHOLD THE VOID.
horrorfuel.com/2026/01/24/b...
Brie Larson Starring in J.J. Abrams' New Horror Film 'Fail-Safe' - HorrorFuel.com: Reviews, Ratings and Where to Watch the Best Horror Movies & TV Shows
Brie Larson is starring in J.J. Abrams' upcoming horror film, and creature feature Fail-Safe, which is making its rounds at Cannes.
horrorfuel.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Old news / new article.
Hoping that FAIL-SAFE goes into production this spring. Based on my story of the same name, from my collection BEHOLD THE VOID.
horrorfuel.com/2026/01/24/b...
Hoping that FAIL-SAFE goes into production this spring. Based on my story of the same name, from my collection BEHOLD THE VOID.
horrorfuel.com/2026/01/24/b...
Nice review here for the upcoming novel.
"Sarafina is a savage meditation on war and the terror of a world that does not care if you understand it. By blending historical fiction, body horror, and cosmic elements, Fracassi crafts a story that feels immediate yet vast."
@clashbooks.bsky.social
"Sarafina is a savage meditation on war and the terror of a world that does not care if you understand it. By blending historical fiction, body horror, and cosmic elements, Fracassi crafts a story that feels immediate yet vast."
@clashbooks.bsky.social
This week, @unstablebooks.bsky.social looks at the visceral historical horror of Sarafina by @pfracassi.bsky.social
www.thefandomentals.com/sarafina/
www.thefandomentals.com/sarafina/
Sarafina by Philip Fracassi: Horror At It's Most Savage - The Fandomentals
Philip Fracassi, USA Today's Bestselling Author of The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre, brings us a fresh new horror novel, Sarafina, a grim, feral
www.thefandomentals.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Nice review here for the upcoming novel.
"Sarafina is a savage meditation on war and the terror of a world that does not care if you understand it. By blending historical fiction, body horror, and cosmic elements, Fracassi crafts a story that feels immediate yet vast."
@clashbooks.bsky.social
"Sarafina is a savage meditation on war and the terror of a world that does not care if you understand it. By blending historical fiction, body horror, and cosmic elements, Fracassi crafts a story that feels immediate yet vast."
@clashbooks.bsky.social
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Check out my first article of 2026! It simply had to be @pfracassi.bsky.social
@clashbooks.bsky.social is releasing this gorgeous novel in paperback so get your preorders in asap! You don’t want to miss this one. Coming at you April 07, 2026!
@clashbooks.bsky.social is releasing this gorgeous novel in paperback so get your preorders in asap! You don’t want to miss this one. Coming at you April 07, 2026!
This week, @unstablebooks.bsky.social looks at the visceral historical horror of Sarafina by @pfracassi.bsky.social
www.thefandomentals.com/sarafina/
www.thefandomentals.com/sarafina/
Sarafina by Philip Fracassi: Horror At It's Most Savage - The Fandomentals
Philip Fracassi, USA Today's Bestselling Author of The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre, brings us a fresh new horror novel, Sarafina, a grim, feral
www.thefandomentals.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Check out my first article of 2026! It simply had to be @pfracassi.bsky.social
@clashbooks.bsky.social is releasing this gorgeous novel in paperback so get your preorders in asap! You don’t want to miss this one. Coming at you April 07, 2026!
@clashbooks.bsky.social is releasing this gorgeous novel in paperback so get your preorders in asap! You don’t want to miss this one. Coming at you April 07, 2026!
Congrats to all the authors and editors who made the Stoker nomination long list. 2025 was a great year for Horror fiction.
January 26, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Congrats to all the authors and editors who made the Stoker nomination long list. 2025 was a great year for Horror fiction.
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Matt Dinniman is writing the introduction to one of our upcoming collections (Philip Fracassi's Traps and Specters) so I started reading Dinniman's Dungeon Crawler Carl series recently. I just finished book three and am a little obsessed at this point. 😻🦖👨
January 24, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Matt Dinniman is writing the introduction to one of our upcoming collections (Philip Fracassi's Traps and Specters) so I started reading Dinniman's Dungeon Crawler Carl series recently. I just finished book three and am a little obsessed at this point. 😻🦖👨
For a limited time, the A CHILD ALONE WITH STRANGERS ebook is only $1.99.
Bookshop: bit.ly/childbse2
Amazon: amzn.to/3LIHux7
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Bookshop: bit.ly/childbse2
Amazon: amzn.to/3LIHux7
BN: bit.ly/childbn2
January 24, 2026 at 7:34 PM
For a limited time, the A CHILD ALONE WITH STRANGERS ebook is only $1.99.
Bookshop: bit.ly/childbse2
Amazon: amzn.to/3LIHux7
BN: bit.ly/childbn2
Bookshop: bit.ly/childbse2
Amazon: amzn.to/3LIHux7
BN: bit.ly/childbn2
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New this week: @rapturepublishing.bsky.social's two-shot chapbooks of @pfracassi.bsky.social's story "The Servitor" and @tjoneswriter.bsky.social's "Axum," with an epilogue to each story written by the other author! How cool!
@scribeofhades.bsky.social provides the excellent cover & interior art ⭐
@scribeofhades.bsky.social provides the excellent cover & interior art ⭐
January 23, 2026 at 9:47 PM
New this week: @rapturepublishing.bsky.social's two-shot chapbooks of @pfracassi.bsky.social's story "The Servitor" and @tjoneswriter.bsky.social's "Axum," with an epilogue to each story written by the other author! How cool!
@scribeofhades.bsky.social provides the excellent cover & interior art ⭐
@scribeofhades.bsky.social provides the excellent cover & interior art ⭐
Reposted by Philip Fracassi
Presenting my special one year (and a day) anniversary roundup for Fluttering Reads! Featuring quite profane folklore, love stories both supernatural and pedestrian, and books about books. Thanks to everyone for reading and subscribing! #booksky #writersky (1/3)
open.substack.com/pub/flutteri...
open.substack.com/pub/flutteri...
Best Of The Holds: One Year (And A Day) Anniversary Edition!
Because I am nothing if not inconsistent about posting regularly.
open.substack.com
January 23, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Presenting my special one year (and a day) anniversary roundup for Fluttering Reads! Featuring quite profane folklore, love stories both supernatural and pedestrian, and books about books. Thanks to everyone for reading and subscribing! #booksky #writersky (1/3)
open.substack.com/pub/flutteri...
open.substack.com/pub/flutteri...
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Received final edits on the novel from my editor at Putnam--mostly light comments, paring back, and line edits.
All major structural changes were accepted--which is such a relief as it was such a weird first draft
God willing, A DARK AND NARROW HOUSE should be in your hands in spring of 2027!
All major structural changes were accepted--which is such a relief as it was such a weird first draft
God willing, A DARK AND NARROW HOUSE should be in your hands in spring of 2027!
January 23, 2026 at 4:51 AM
Received final edits on the novel from my editor at Putnam--mostly light comments, paring back, and line edits.
All major structural changes were accepted--which is such a relief as it was such a weird first draft
God willing, A DARK AND NARROW HOUSE should be in your hands in spring of 2027!
All major structural changes were accepted--which is such a relief as it was such a weird first draft
God willing, A DARK AND NARROW HOUSE should be in your hands in spring of 2027!