Bad Hand Books
@badhandbooks.bsky.social
You can do a lot with a bad hand. We're bringing you the best horror, dark fantasy, & crime fiction. Owned & operated by Bram Stoker Award and Shirley Jackson Award winner Doug Murano.
The awards shelf at Bad Hand Books.
November 21, 2025 at 10:35 PM
The awards shelf at Bad Hand Books.
ALL THE STARS DIE by @jfdt.bsky.social is moving up the horror collections chart on the Zon--and with good reason. It's (forgive the pun) stellar.
"A wonderfully eerie, haunting, and awe-inspiring read." ―
Alma Katsu, author of Fiend
Get your copy.
"A wonderfully eerie, haunting, and awe-inspiring read." ―
Alma Katsu, author of Fiend
Get your copy.
November 21, 2025 at 7:39 AM
ALL THE STARS DIE by @jfdt.bsky.social is moving up the horror collections chart on the Zon--and with good reason. It's (forgive the pun) stellar.
"A wonderfully eerie, haunting, and awe-inspiring read." ―
Alma Katsu, author of Fiend
Get your copy.
"A wonderfully eerie, haunting, and awe-inspiring read." ―
Alma Katsu, author of Fiend
Get your copy.
Your friendly reminder: You can do a lot with a bad hand.
November 21, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Your friendly reminder: You can do a lot with a bad hand.
November 20, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Made a cappuccino for myself to help me blaze through my afternoon work session.
November 20, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Made a cappuccino for myself to help me blaze through my afternoon work session.
The good folks at KYMN The One posted a photo showing off their copy of issue one of The End Times. Welcome to North End. If you have yours, make sure to post a pic and tag us. Would love to see.
November 19, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The good folks at KYMN The One posted a photo showing off their copy of issue one of The End Times. Welcome to North End. If you have yours, make sure to post a pic and tag us. Would love to see.
"It’s old school and it’s new. It’s haunting but has hope. Not because Taff wraps his stories in bows, but because he’s so damn good you can’t help but feel lifted." - Josh Malerman, NYT-bestselling author of INCIDENTS AROUND THE HOUSE
Don't miss this one, friends: bookshop.org/p/books/all-...
Don't miss this one, friends: bookshop.org/p/books/all-...
November 19, 2025 at 2:26 AM
"It’s old school and it’s new. It’s haunting but has hope. Not because Taff wraps his stories in bows, but because he’s so damn good you can’t help but feel lifted." - Josh Malerman, NYT-bestselling author of INCIDENTS AROUND THE HOUSE
Don't miss this one, friends: bookshop.org/p/books/all-...
Don't miss this one, friends: bookshop.org/p/books/all-...
The amazing @benjaminpercy.bsky.social has read THE BOATMAN by NYT-bestselling author @alexgrecian.bsky.social and has some kind words for the upcoming supernatural thriller.
Pre-orders are live at the Bad Hand Online Shop. Coming in April of 2026.
badhandbooks.com/preorders/th...
Pre-orders are live at the Bad Hand Online Shop. Coming in April of 2026.
badhandbooks.com/preorders/th...
November 18, 2025 at 12:46 AM
The amazing @benjaminpercy.bsky.social has read THE BOATMAN by NYT-bestselling author @alexgrecian.bsky.social and has some kind words for the upcoming supernatural thriller.
Pre-orders are live at the Bad Hand Online Shop. Coming in April of 2026.
badhandbooks.com/preorders/th...
Pre-orders are live at the Bad Hand Online Shop. Coming in April of 2026.
badhandbooks.com/preorders/th...
New release reminder: @jfdt.bsky.social's ALL THE STARS DIE is available wherever books are sold. Get your cosmic horror on.
bookshop.org/p/books/all-...
bookshop.org/p/books/all-...
November 18, 2025 at 12:38 AM
New release reminder: @jfdt.bsky.social's ALL THE STARS DIE is available wherever books are sold. Get your cosmic horror on.
bookshop.org/p/books/all-...
bookshop.org/p/books/all-...
When a fascist with a fragile ego demands you should be fired, you’re on the right path in life. I know from experience.
November 16, 2025 at 8:14 PM
When a fascist with a fragile ego demands you should be fired, you’re on the right path in life. I know from experience.
Hot off the press in Ortonville, MN ...The first issues of THE END TIMES by @benjaminpercy.bsky.social with special contributions by @stephenking.bsky.social. These ship out soon, with the intention to hit on or before the 19th.
Subscriptions are still open: badhandbooks.com/preorders/th...
Subscriptions are still open: badhandbooks.com/preorders/th...
November 13, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Hot off the press in Ortonville, MN ...The first issues of THE END TIMES by @benjaminpercy.bsky.social with special contributions by @stephenking.bsky.social. These ship out soon, with the intention to hit on or before the 19th.
Subscriptions are still open: badhandbooks.com/preorders/th...
Subscriptions are still open: badhandbooks.com/preorders/th...
MAXIMUM INTENSITY
November 12, 2025 at 2:37 AM
MAXIMUM INTENSITY
Northern lights at Bad Hand HQ. I used an extended exposure to really bring them out here, but they’re plenty bright.
November 12, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Northern lights at Bad Hand HQ. I used an extended exposure to really bring them out here, but they’re plenty bright.
Oh, you know...it's just little old Bad Hand Books popping up on Stephen King's Wikipedia page.
November 10, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Oh, you know...it's just little old Bad Hand Books popping up on Stephen King's Wikipedia page.
November 7, 2025 at 1:50 AM
ALL THE STARS DIE by @jfdt.bsky.social is on the verge of breaking into the top 20 new releases in horror collections and anthologies on the Zon. Let’s keep it going for this magnificent title.
November 6, 2025 at 1:28 AM
ALL THE STARS DIE by @jfdt.bsky.social is on the verge of breaking into the top 20 new releases in horror collections and anthologies on the Zon. Let’s keep it going for this magnificent title.
That feeling when you update the ABOUT page on the Bad Hand Books website...
November 5, 2025 at 9:58 PM
That feeling when you update the ABOUT page on the Bad Hand Books website...
Ready to rock and/or roll on a number of exciting projects.
November 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Ready to rock and/or roll on a number of exciting projects.
NEWS: @tomsbrown.bsky.social is going to provide interior illustrations for @mmdaviesostrom.bsky.social's epic horror/fantasy mashup, RISE FROM THESE DARK WATERS. Something tells me Tom is going to do just fine in terms of illustrating a book that features zombie-elves.
November 4, 2025 at 6:09 PM
NEWS: @tomsbrown.bsky.social is going to provide interior illustrations for @mmdaviesostrom.bsky.social's epic horror/fantasy mashup, RISE FROM THESE DARK WATERS. Something tells me Tom is going to do just fine in terms of illustrating a book that features zombie-elves.
NEW EPISODE: @slimyswampghost.bsky.social joins THE BAD SIGNAL to discuss collaborations with @lairdbarron.bsky.social and @michaelwehunt.bsky.social, plus influences and working on the hit horror flick TAROT.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
November 4, 2025 at 1:39 PM
NEW EPISODE: @slimyswampghost.bsky.social joins THE BAD SIGNAL to discuss collaborations with @lairdbarron.bsky.social and @michaelwehunt.bsky.social, plus influences and working on the hit horror flick TAROT.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
ALL THE STARS DIE is charging up
the Amazon chart for new releases in horror collections. Congratulations to @jfdt.bsky.social on a strong launch.
the Amazon chart for new releases in horror collections. Congratulations to @jfdt.bsky.social on a strong launch.
November 3, 2025 at 8:16 PM
ALL THE STARS DIE is charging up
the Amazon chart for new releases in horror collections. Congratulations to @jfdt.bsky.social on a strong launch.
the Amazon chart for new releases in horror collections. Congratulations to @jfdt.bsky.social on a strong launch.
Traditional movie to kick off November.
November 3, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Traditional movie to kick off November.
Completely surreal to watch Kevin Smith listen with bemusement as his co-host Marc Bernardin tells him about THE END TIMES on the latest episode of FATMAN BEYOND.
November 1, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Completely surreal to watch Kevin Smith listen with bemusement as his co-host Marc Bernardin tells him about THE END TIMES on the latest episode of FATMAN BEYOND.
Hail to the king, baby.
October 31, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Hail to the king, baby.