Laurel Hightower is a horror fiction novelist and Bram Stoker Award nominee known for her chilling narratives and atmospheric storytelling. She is the author of several acclaimed works, including her debut novel "Whispers in the Dark," as well as "Crossroads," "Below," "Every Woman Knows This," "Silent Key," "Spirit Coven," and "The Day of the Door." Her short fiction has appeared in more than a dozen publications, showcasing her versatility within the horror genre.
Born and raised in Kentucky, Hightower attended college in Tennessee and California before returning to her home state, where she resides in the heart of horse country with her family and rescue pets. By day, she works as a paralegal, balancing her legal career with her passion for writing. A self-described bourbon enthusiast and horror aficionado, she draws inspiration from ghost stories and classic horror films, infusing her work with a blend of psychological depth and visceral terror. Her novels often explore themes of grief, resilience, and the supernatural, earning her a dedicated following among horror readers.
Standalone Novels
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Title
Year
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1
Whispers in the Dark
2018
2
Silent Key
2023
3
The Day of the Door
2024
Short Stories/Novellas
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Title
Year
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1
Crossroads
2020
2
Below
2022
Collections
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Title
Year
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1
Every Woman Knows This
2023
DarkLit Books
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Title
Year
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1
Dark Lines ( By: Jack Harding)
2022
2
Ripper Country (By: Jack Harding)
2022
3
Lessons in Demoralization (By: Nikki R. Leigh)
2022
4
This is Where We Talk Things Out ( By: Caitlin Marceau)
2022
5
Inside Out (By: Lor Gislason)
2022
6
Those You Killed (By: Christopher Badcock)
2022
7
Femina of Dark Fiction (By: Caitlin Marceau)
2022
8
Our Own Unique Affliction
2023
9
The Devil's Pocketbook (By: Ross Jeffery)
2023
10
Suffer the Darkness ( By: Yolanda Sfetsos)
2023
11
Polyphemus (By: Zachary Ashford)
2023
12
Lacuna's Point (By: Tim Meyer)
2023
13
Sick!: Stories From the Goop Troop (By: Eric Raglin, Lor Gislason, Shelley Lavigne)
2023
14
Heavy Oceans (By: Tyler Jones)
2023
15
Kosa (By: John Durgin)
2024
16
When I Look At The Sky, All I See Are Stars (By: Steve Stred)
2024
17
Wings of Sorrow (By: Yolanda Sfetsos)
2024
18
In Excess of Dark (By: Red Lagoe)
2024
Killer VHS Books
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Title
Year
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1
Melon Head Mayhem (By: Alex Ebenstein)
2023
2
Candy Cain Kills (By: Brian McAuley)
2023
3
Teleportasm (By: Joshua Millican)
2024
4
Cicada (By: Tanya Pell)
2024
5
Candy Cain Kills Again (By: Brian McAuley)
2024
6
Night of the Witch-Hunter (By: Patrick Barb)
2025
7
The Long Low Whistle
2025
Dark Tide Horror Novellas
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Year
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1
Wounds to Wishes (By: John Boden, Chad Lutzke, Robert Ford)
2022
2
West of Hell (By: James A. Moore, R.B. Wood, Michael Burke)
2022
3
October's End (By: Kevin Lucia, Jason Parent, Jeremy Bates)
2022
4
Halloween Beyond (By: Lisa Morton, Lucy A. Snyder, Kate Maruyama)
2022
5
Monsters (By: Glenn Rolfe, Nick Kolakowski, Tom Deady)