Hungerstone by Kat Dunn

There are books that whisper, and then there are books that grip you by the throat and don’t let go. Kat Dunn’s Hungerstone is decidedly the latter.

This atmospheric thriller plunges you into a world where hunger isn’t just physical—it’s primal, ancient, and utterly terrifying. Dunn weaves a tale that’s part folk horror, part psychological suspense, creating something that will burrow under your skin and stay there long after you’ve turned the final page.

What makes Hungerstone special? It’s the way Dunn balances razor-sharp prose with visceral, unsettling imagery. The kind of writing that makes you pause mid-page to catch your breath. Perfect for readers who devoured The Hunger by Alma Katsu or fans of Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s darker work—this is literary horror at its finest.

The story unfolds with the patience of a slowly tightening noose, building dread in layers until you realize you’re completely immersed. Dunn understands that true horror lives in the spaces between what’s said and what’s left lurking in shadow.

Whether you’re curled up on a foggy Ogunquit afternoon or reading by lamplight as the waves crash outside, Hungerstone delivers that rare reading experience—the kind that makes you grateful for locked doors and the company of other books on your nightstand. This is storytelling that respects your intelligence while still managing to genuinely unsettle you.

A stunning addition to any collection of contemporary horror fiction.