Philip Fracassi
@pfracassi.bsky.social
USA Today Bestselling writer of:
• 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)
• 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)
My horror novel GOTHIC has been resurrected and is officially out TODAY in a new edition from @clashbooks.bsky.social.
pfracassi.com/gothic
This paperback features new cover artwork from Matthew Revert, corrected text, and an exclusive 6000 word excerpt from an out of print Tyson Parks novel.
pfracassi.com/gothic
This paperback features new cover artwork from Matthew Revert, corrected text, and an exclusive 6000 word excerpt from an out of print Tyson Parks novel.
November 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
My horror novel GOTHIC has been resurrected and is officially out TODAY in a new edition from @clashbooks.bsky.social.
pfracassi.com/gothic
This paperback features new cover artwork from Matthew Revert, corrected text, and an exclusive 6000 word excerpt from an out of print Tyson Parks novel.
pfracassi.com/gothic
This paperback features new cover artwork from Matthew Revert, corrected text, and an exclusive 6000 word excerpt from an out of print Tyson Parks novel.
One week from today you can hold the brand new reissued edition of GOTHIC from CLASH Books!
This edition features new cover art, corrected text, and a 6000-word bonus story (a Tyson Parks novel excerpt).
Pre-order links: pfracassi.com/gothic
This edition features new cover art, corrected text, and a 6000-word bonus story (a Tyson Parks novel excerpt).
Pre-order links: pfracassi.com/gothic
November 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
One week from today you can hold the brand new reissued edition of GOTHIC from CLASH Books!
This edition features new cover art, corrected text, and a 6000-word bonus story (a Tyson Parks novel excerpt).
Pre-order links: pfracassi.com/gothic
This edition features new cover art, corrected text, and a 6000-word bonus story (a Tyson Parks novel excerpt).
Pre-order links: pfracassi.com/gothic
Reminder to folks in the NY area that I'll be attending HORROR ON THE HUDSON this upcoming weekend (11/7-9) along with a slew of fantastic horror writers.
November 4, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Reminder to folks in the NY area that I'll be attending HORROR ON THE HUDSON this upcoming weekend (11/7-9) along with a slew of fantastic horror writers.
Going to keep this short and sweet because I'm catching an early flight to Louisiana, but the BROKEN BINDING edition of THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE is now up for sale!
Here's the link:
thebrokenbindingsub.com/products/the...
Here's the link:
thebrokenbindingsub.com/products/the...
October 31, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Going to keep this short and sweet because I'm catching an early flight to Louisiana, but the BROKEN BINDING edition of THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE is now up for sale!
Here's the link:
thebrokenbindingsub.com/products/the...
Here's the link:
thebrokenbindingsub.com/products/the...
Louisiana!
I'll be at the Louisiana Book Festival this Saturday, 11/1, in Baton Rouge, and at Octavia Books on Sunday, 11/2, in New Orleans, w/ Christina Henry and Brian Asman.
Links to more info in comments.
Hope to see folks out there!
I'll be at the Louisiana Book Festival this Saturday, 11/1, in Baton Rouge, and at Octavia Books on Sunday, 11/2, in New Orleans, w/ Christina Henry and Brian Asman.
Links to more info in comments.
Hope to see folks out there!
October 30, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Louisiana!
I'll be at the Louisiana Book Festival this Saturday, 11/1, in Baton Rouge, and at Octavia Books on Sunday, 11/2, in New Orleans, w/ Christina Henry and Brian Asman.
Links to more info in comments.
Hope to see folks out there!
I'll be at the Louisiana Book Festival this Saturday, 11/1, in Baton Rouge, and at Octavia Books on Sunday, 11/2, in New Orleans, w/ Christina Henry and Brian Asman.
Links to more info in comments.
Hope to see folks out there!
NOW IN PAPERBACK!
My debut trade novel, A CHILD ALONE WITH STRANGERS, is now available in a brand new paperback edition.
Includes new cover artwork by Francois Vaillancourt, an introduction by Clay McLeod Chapman, an exclusive Bonus Story, and corrected text.
Now available wherever you buy books.
My debut trade novel, A CHILD ALONE WITH STRANGERS, is now available in a brand new paperback edition.
Includes new cover artwork by Francois Vaillancourt, an introduction by Clay McLeod Chapman, an exclusive Bonus Story, and corrected text.
Now available wherever you buy books.
October 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
NOW IN PAPERBACK!
My debut trade novel, A CHILD ALONE WITH STRANGERS, is now available in a brand new paperback edition.
Includes new cover artwork by Francois Vaillancourt, an introduction by Clay McLeod Chapman, an exclusive Bonus Story, and corrected text.
Now available wherever you buy books.
My debut trade novel, A CHILD ALONE WITH STRANGERS, is now available in a brand new paperback edition.
Includes new cover artwork by Francois Vaillancourt, an introduction by Clay McLeod Chapman, an exclusive Bonus Story, and corrected text.
Now available wherever you buy books.
Had an incredible time at the Utah Humanities Horror Event. Huge thanks to organizer Kase Johnstun for inviting me, and Stephen Capone for being a great host. Was a blast to hang with Stephen Graham Jones and my awesome agent, Elizabeth Copps. Thanks to all the readers who came out!
October 25, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Had an incredible time at the Utah Humanities Horror Event. Huge thanks to organizer Kase Johnstun for inviting me, and Stephen Capone for being a great host. Was a blast to hang with Stephen Graham Jones and my awesome agent, Elizabeth Copps. Thanks to all the readers who came out!
Reminder to folks that the paperback edition of A CHILD ALONE WITH STRANGERS hits stores on Tuesday, Oct. 28!
Includes new cover artwork, an exclusive bonus story, and a new introduction from Clay McLeod Chapman.
Includes new cover artwork, an exclusive bonus story, and a new introduction from Clay McLeod Chapman.
October 25, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Reminder to folks that the paperback edition of A CHILD ALONE WITH STRANGERS hits stores on Tuesday, Oct. 28!
Includes new cover artwork, an exclusive bonus story, and a new introduction from Clay McLeod Chapman.
Includes new cover artwork, an exclusive bonus story, and a new introduction from Clay McLeod Chapman.
HELL YEAH!
I’m so excited to reveal the new issue of CREEPSHOW that I wrote a story for!
A true bucket lister for me.
Grateful to the folks at Skybound for having me and for the insanely talented artist Robert Carey for bring my story to life.
You can preorder now at your local comic book shop.
I’m so excited to reveal the new issue of CREEPSHOW that I wrote a story for!
A true bucket lister for me.
Grateful to the folks at Skybound for having me and for the insanely talented artist Robert Carey for bring my story to life.
You can preorder now at your local comic book shop.
October 23, 2025 at 6:10 PM
HELL YEAH!
I’m so excited to reveal the new issue of CREEPSHOW that I wrote a story for!
A true bucket lister for me.
Grateful to the folks at Skybound for having me and for the insanely talented artist Robert Carey for bring my story to life.
You can preorder now at your local comic book shop.
I’m so excited to reveal the new issue of CREEPSHOW that I wrote a story for!
A true bucket lister for me.
Grateful to the folks at Skybound for having me and for the insanely talented artist Robert Carey for bring my story to life.
You can preorder now at your local comic book shop.
HOUSTON!
I will be at Murder by the Book TOMORROW night, Oct 23, to chat with Johnny Compton about THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE.
If you'd like a PERSONALIZED copy of the book, today is your best chance to order a copy from Murder by the Book.
www.murderbooks.com/Fracassi
I will be at Murder by the Book TOMORROW night, Oct 23, to chat with Johnny Compton about THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE.
If you'd like a PERSONALIZED copy of the book, today is your best chance to order a copy from Murder by the Book.
www.murderbooks.com/Fracassi
October 22, 2025 at 3:34 PM
HOUSTON!
I will be at Murder by the Book TOMORROW night, Oct 23, to chat with Johnny Compton about THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE.
If you'd like a PERSONALIZED copy of the book, today is your best chance to order a copy from Murder by the Book.
www.murderbooks.com/Fracassi
I will be at Murder by the Book TOMORROW night, Oct 23, to chat with Johnny Compton about THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE.
If you'd like a PERSONALIZED copy of the book, today is your best chance to order a copy from Murder by the Book.
www.murderbooks.com/Fracassi
Awesome to see AUTUMN SPRINGS on this list of "Best Horror Books of 2025". Some great titles to check out here.
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October 21, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Awesome to see AUTUMN SPRINGS on this list of "Best Horror Books of 2025". Some great titles to check out here.
www.menshealth.com/entertainmen...
www.menshealth.com/entertainmen...
Okay, TEXAS, here's what's cookin--
TONIGHT, I'll be at Nowhere Books in San Antonio with Celso Hurtado!
Details: www.nowherebookshop.com/event/philip...
THURSDAY, Oct 23, I'll be at Murder by the Book in Houston with Johnny Compton!
Details: www.murderbooks.com/Fracassi
TONIGHT, I'll be at Nowhere Books in San Antonio with Celso Hurtado!
Details: www.nowherebookshop.com/event/philip...
THURSDAY, Oct 23, I'll be at Murder by the Book in Houston with Johnny Compton!
Details: www.murderbooks.com/Fracassi
October 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Okay, TEXAS, here's what's cookin--
TONIGHT, I'll be at Nowhere Books in San Antonio with Celso Hurtado!
Details: www.nowherebookshop.com/event/philip...
THURSDAY, Oct 23, I'll be at Murder by the Book in Houston with Johnny Compton!
Details: www.murderbooks.com/Fracassi
TONIGHT, I'll be at Nowhere Books in San Antonio with Celso Hurtado!
Details: www.nowherebookshop.com/event/philip...
THURSDAY, Oct 23, I'll be at Murder by the Book in Houston with Johnny Compton!
Details: www.murderbooks.com/Fracassi
SAN ANTONIO FRIENDS!
TOMORROW, October 21st, I'll be appearing at the Nowhere Bookshop to speak and sign copies of THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE. I'll be joined by author Celso Hurtado.
More details here: www.nowherebookshop.com/event/philip...
TOMORROW, October 21st, I'll be appearing at the Nowhere Bookshop to speak and sign copies of THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE. I'll be joined by author Celso Hurtado.
More details here: www.nowherebookshop.com/event/philip...
October 20, 2025 at 9:44 PM
SAN ANTONIO FRIENDS!
TOMORROW, October 21st, I'll be appearing at the Nowhere Bookshop to speak and sign copies of THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE. I'll be joined by author Celso Hurtado.
More details here: www.nowherebookshop.com/event/philip...
TOMORROW, October 21st, I'll be appearing at the Nowhere Bookshop to speak and sign copies of THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE. I'll be joined by author Celso Hurtado.
More details here: www.nowherebookshop.com/event/philip...
Had a great time seeing these two dudes at Merrimack Book Festival today. And yes, buy John’s books!
I’m off to Texas tomorrow—see you soon San Antonio & Houston!
I’m off to Texas tomorrow—see you soon San Antonio & Houston!
October 19, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Had a great time seeing these two dudes at Merrimack Book Festival today. And yes, buy John’s books!
I’m off to Texas tomorrow—see you soon San Antonio & Houston!
I’m off to Texas tomorrow—see you soon San Antonio & Houston!
On November 1st I'll be attending the Louisiana Book Festival in Baton Rouge! I'll be signing books and speaking. My schedule in the graphic.
I'll also be at Octavia Books in New Orleans the following day.
More details at pfracassi.com/newsandevents
I'll also be at Octavia Books in New Orleans the following day.
More details at pfracassi.com/newsandevents
October 18, 2025 at 11:56 AM
On November 1st I'll be attending the Louisiana Book Festival in Baton Rouge! I'll be signing books and speaking. My schedule in the graphic.
I'll also be at Octavia Books in New Orleans the following day.
More details at pfracassi.com/newsandevents
I'll also be at Octavia Books in New Orleans the following day.
More details at pfracassi.com/newsandevents
I'm about halfway through my tour for AUTUMN SPRINGS, and I've had an absolute blast so far. So many great events and it's been awesome to visit with so many readers and friends.
I've still got some country left to cover, so if you're in these areas and the dates work out please come say hello.
I've still got some country left to cover, so if you're in these areas and the dates work out please come say hello.
October 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
I'm about halfway through my tour for AUTUMN SPRINGS, and I've had an absolute blast so far. So many great events and it's been awesome to visit with so many readers and friends.
I've still got some country left to cover, so if you're in these areas and the dates work out please come say hello.
I've still got some country left to cover, so if you're in these areas and the dates work out please come say hello.
HINGHAM, MASS!
I'll be coming to Barnes & Noble Hingham this THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 at 6pm to sign copies of THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE and chat with the wonderful Paul Tremblay about all things horror.
@torbooks.bsky.social
@paultremblay.bsky.social
I'll be coming to Barnes & Noble Hingham this THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 at 6pm to sign copies of THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE and chat with the wonderful Paul Tremblay about all things horror.
@torbooks.bsky.social
@paultremblay.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 9:42 PM
HINGHAM, MASS!
I'll be coming to Barnes & Noble Hingham this THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 at 6pm to sign copies of THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE and chat with the wonderful Paul Tremblay about all things horror.
@torbooks.bsky.social
@paultremblay.bsky.social
I'll be coming to Barnes & Noble Hingham this THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 at 6pm to sign copies of THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE and chat with the wonderful Paul Tremblay about all things horror.
@torbooks.bsky.social
@paultremblay.bsky.social
DOYLESTOWN, PA!
TOMORROW NIGHT, Tuesday Oct. 14, I will be at @doylestownbookshop.bsky.social with the always-epic Chuck Wendig to discuss THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE.
Please come by and say hello! Maybe Chuck will bring apples?!
TOMORROW NIGHT, Tuesday Oct. 14, I will be at @doylestownbookshop.bsky.social with the always-epic Chuck Wendig to discuss THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE.
Please come by and say hello! Maybe Chuck will bring apples?!
October 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
DOYLESTOWN, PA!
TOMORROW NIGHT, Tuesday Oct. 14, I will be at @doylestownbookshop.bsky.social with the always-epic Chuck Wendig to discuss THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE.
Please come by and say hello! Maybe Chuck will bring apples?!
TOMORROW NIGHT, Tuesday Oct. 14, I will be at @doylestownbookshop.bsky.social with the always-epic Chuck Wendig to discuss THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE.
Please come by and say hello! Maybe Chuck will bring apples?!
Hey NYCC folks! I’ll be signing at the @torbooks.bsky.social booth on SUNDAY, OCT 12 @ 11AM. Come on by and say hello!
October 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Hey NYCC folks! I’ll be signing at the @torbooks.bsky.social booth on SUNDAY, OCT 12 @ 11AM. Come on by and say hello!
Thrilled to share the cover of my upcoming novel, SARAFINA, coming from CLASH Books in April 2026.
This is a paperback original with a cover by Joel Amat Guell and an introduction by Nick Cutter.
SARAFINA is a Civil War-era horror novel, and might just be the scariest thing I’ve published to date.
This is a paperback original with a cover by Joel Amat Guell and an introduction by Nick Cutter.
SARAFINA is a Civil War-era horror novel, and might just be the scariest thing I’ve published to date.
October 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Thrilled to share the cover of my upcoming novel, SARAFINA, coming from CLASH Books in April 2026.
This is a paperback original with a cover by Joel Amat Guell and an introduction by Nick Cutter.
SARAFINA is a Civil War-era horror novel, and might just be the scariest thing I’ve published to date.
This is a paperback original with a cover by Joel Amat Guell and an introduction by Nick Cutter.
SARAFINA is a Civil War-era horror novel, and might just be the scariest thing I’ve published to date.
So incredibly grateful to everyone who supported me and this book, and I'm equally thrilled that readers are having such a blast with Rose and all the good folks at Autumn Springs.
Huge thanks to Tor Nightfire, Copps Literary, and the folks at @kayepublicity.bsky.social for the support.
Huge thanks to Tor Nightfire, Copps Literary, and the folks at @kayepublicity.bsky.social for the support.
October 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
So incredibly grateful to everyone who supported me and this book, and I'm equally thrilled that readers are having such a blast with Rose and all the good folks at Autumn Springs.
Huge thanks to Tor Nightfire, Copps Literary, and the folks at @kayepublicity.bsky.social for the support.
Huge thanks to Tor Nightfire, Copps Literary, and the folks at @kayepublicity.bsky.social for the support.
When I first published a little horror chapbook called "Mother" a decade ago, I never thought I'd be typing something like this, but I'm so thrilled to share that my newest novel, THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE, is a Top 100 USA TODAY Bestseller.
@torbooks.bsky.social
@torbooks.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
When I first published a little horror chapbook called "Mother" a decade ago, I never thought I'd be typing something like this, but I'm so thrilled to share that my newest novel, THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE, is a Top 100 USA TODAY Bestseller.
@torbooks.bsky.social
@torbooks.bsky.social
Welp, I'm about to start a 17-day odyssey that involves a lot of flying to a lot of different cities and I can only hope and pray I'm able to keep my schedule intact given the chaos happening with government-controlled airport personnel.
That said: Come see me at one of these great events!
That said: Come see me at one of these great events!
October 8, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Welp, I'm about to start a 17-day odyssey that involves a lot of flying to a lot of different cities and I can only hope and pray I'm able to keep my schedule intact given the chaos happening with government-controlled airport personnel.
That said: Come see me at one of these great events!
That said: Come see me at one of these great events!
Just found out that THE THIRD RULE OF TIME TRAVEL earned out its advance and is officially paying royalties. A big deal for me.
Very grateful to everyone who picked up a copy.
Currently available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!
Very grateful to everyone who picked up a copy.
Currently available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!
October 8, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Just found out that THE THIRD RULE OF TIME TRAVEL earned out its advance and is officially paying royalties. A big deal for me.
Very grateful to everyone who picked up a copy.
Currently available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!
Very grateful to everyone who picked up a copy.
Currently available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!