The Dead of Summer (Book 1)

Fans of 'The Dead of Summer' will find a familiar and captivating voice in La Sala's 'The Honeys,' which similarly features a queer protagonist at an eerie summer camp-like setting. This book delves into dark secrets and a pervasive sense of unease, blending supernatural mystery with a journey of self-discovery amidst a unique, atmospheric backdrop.

This queer gothic horror novel shares 'The Dead of Summer's' blend of intense atmosphere, a central mystery, and a deep emotional core. Readers will appreciate the exploration of identity and grief intertwined with supernatural elements and the uncovering of dark secrets from the past.

For those who enjoyed the queer identity and supernatural elements of 'The Dead of Summer,' 'Cemetery Boys' offers a heartwarming yet suspenseful paranormal mystery. It features a trans Latinx protagonist who summons a ghost, leading to a charming blend of magic, self-discovery, and uncovering hidden truths.

This YA horror novel features a queer Black protagonist who can see ghosts, much like the spectral encounters in 'The Dead of Summer.' It combines a compelling mystery with themes of identity, isolation, and confronting a vengeful spirit, delivering a dark and psychologically intense experience.

Fans of 'The Dead of Summer's' atmospheric mystery and supernatural journey will be drawn to this story of a missing person and a local legend. It features a group of teens venturing into a dangerous, eerie realm to uncover the truth, blending suspense with themes of friendship and hidden secrets.

This atmospheric YA horror novel shares 'The Dead of Summer's' eerie setting and the uncovering of deep-seated evils within a community. With strong female leads and queer themes, it weaves a mysterious tale of monstrous presences and the dark secrets that bind an isolated island.

While not explicitly a ghost story, 'Wilder Girls' offers a similarly dark, intense, and atmospheric experience with an isolated setting and a pervasive sense of dread. It features strong female characters unraveling the mystery of a strange illness and hidden truths, appealing to those who enjoy body horror and survival narratives.

Readers who enjoyed the atmospheric dread and psychological undercurrents of 'The Dead of Summer' will appreciate 'Horrid's' gothic sensibilities. This novel features a protagonist moving into an old, haunted house, uncovering family secrets and confronting past traumas amidst a chilling, mysterious backdrop.

For a fast-paced and intense horror experience with a strong sense of place and small-town secrets, 'Clown in a Cornfield' delivers. While less focused on queer identity, its thrilling narrative of teens fighting for survival against a terrifying threat shares the high stakes and visceral horror of 'The Dead of Summer.'

This adult horror novel features a protagonist with a deep knowledge of slasher films, using her expertise to solve a real-life mystery in her small, secret-filled town. Fans of 'The Dead of Summer' will appreciate the intense atmosphere, the coming-of-age elements amidst horror, and the unraveling of dark community secrets.