The genre has departed from classic themes, with new books dealing with war, politics and powerlessness – and sales have risen 54% year-on-year
Horror fiction is having a moment, according to data showing 2023 was a record-breaking year for book sales in the genre.
Between 2022 and 2023, sales of horror and ghost stories rose by 54% in value to £7.7m – the biggest year for the genre since accurate records began, reported the Bookseller. In the first three months of 2024, sales were 34% higher in value than in the same period last year, according to book sales data company Nielsen BookScan.
