Wolf Worm

by T. Kingfisher

Overview

Something darker than the devil stalks the North Carolina woods in Wolf Worm, a new gothic masterpiece from New York Times bestselling author T. Kingfisher

The year is 1899 and Sonia Wilson is a scientific illustrator without work, prospects, or hope. When the reclusive Dr. Halder offers her a position illustrating his vast collection of insects, Sonia jumps at the chance to move to his North Carolina manor house and put her talents to use. But soon enough she finds that there are darker things at work than the Carolina woods. What happened to her predecessor, Halder’s wife? Why are animals acting so strangely, and what is behind the peculiar local whispers about “blood thiefs?”

With the aid of the housekeeper and a local healer, Sonia discovers that Halder’s entomological studies have taken him down a dark road full of parasitic maggots that burrow into human flesh, and that his monstrous experiments may grow to encompass his newest illustrator as well.

"Kingfisher is not afraid to twist the knife."—The Washington Post

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250829825
Publisher:	Tor Publishing Group
Publication date:	03/24/2026
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	5.38(w) x 8.25(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

T. KINGFISHER (she/her) writes fantasy, horror, and occasional oddities, including Nettle & Bone, What Moves the Dead, Thornhedge, A House with Good Bones, and A Sorceress Comes to Call. Under a pen name, she also writes bestselling children's books. She lives in New Mexico with her husband.

Editorial Reviews

Horrifying!!! she says, in a marveling tone. Only T. Kingfisher can write horror this lovely, even sweet, while simultaneously nauseating, grizzly, and revolting. Wolf Worm will live in my brain forever, parasitically, just as it should.”—Olivie Blake, author of The Atlas Six

"Gothic, creepy, but also full of Kingfisher's trademark wit, Wolf Worm will burrow deep into your brain and not come out. Another wonderful addition to the horror genre."—Johanna van Veen, author of Blood on her Tongue

“This kept me up way too late, I literally had to tear myself away. Wolf Worm is hearty, atmospheric, gruesome and funny—and reminded me all over again why T. Kingfisher is one of my all time favourite writers.”—Hildur Knuttsdottir, author of The Night Guest

“Everytime Kingfisher takes a foray into horror, I discover new reasons to become incredibly suspicious of completely mundane things. Wolf Worm is going to burrow straight into your brain.”—Cassandra Khaw, author of The Library at Hellebore

Praise for T. Kingfisher and What Moves the Dead:

"Kingfisher is not afraid to twist the knife."—The Washington Post

“A grotesque romp! It takes up residence beneath your skin and refuses to leave."—Caitlin Starling, USA Today bestselling author of The Death of Jane Lawrence

"Thoroughly creepy and utterly enjoyable."—Publishers Weekly

“Creepy, claustrophobic, and completely entertaining, What Moves the Dead left me delightfully repulsed. I adored this book!”—Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrows

“T. Kingfisher spins biting wit, charm and terror into a tale that will make your skin crawl.”—Brom, author of Slewfoot

“What Moves the Dead is a must-read, period.”—Jordan Shiveley, author of Hot Singles In Your Area

"Perfectly hair-raising in all the right ways."—Premee Mohamed, author of Beneath the Rising

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