NEW RELEASE: The Hidden by JG Faherty

 

Cartel assassins, venomous lizards, primitive clans with unimaginable powers, an erupting volcano...

Dr. Annika Vahle is on the verge of a discovery that will rock the world of anthropology. She's about to uncover proof of an ancient hominid species still alive on the Indonesian island of Flores.

The only things that stand in her way are cartel assassins, venomous lizards, a primitive clan that possesses unimaginable powers, and a volcano that is ready to erupt. Oh, and the appearance of her ex-boyfriend.

Her expedition quickly turns into a deadly nightmare. With only hours left, can she save her team and find a way to prevent the extinction of an entire race?

Available Now from Lycan Valley

Cover art by Greg Chapman. Audiobook narrated by Cara Firestone.

Available June 02, 2026 in:

• eBook
• Audiobook
• eBook/Audiobook Bundle
• Paperback

eBook and Audiobook release special: Use coupon code HIDDEN25 at checkout for 25% off*! 

For more information, visit JG Faherty's author page at Lycan Valley!

A life-long resident of New York's haunted Hudson Valley, JG Faherty has been a finalist for both the Bram Stoker Award and ITW Thriller Award, and he is the author of 9 novels, 11 novellas, and more than 80 short stories. He writes adult and YA horror, science fiction, paranormal romance, and urban fantasy. He grew up enthralled with the horror movies and books of the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s, and as a child his favorite playground was a 17th-century cemetery. Which explains a lot. 

Follow him at www.twitter.com/jgfaherty, www.facebook.com/jgfaherty, and www.jgfaherty.com. 

*Coupon code valid for ebook, audiobook and ebook/audiobook bundle only when purchased through the links above or direct from www.lycanvalley.com. Coupon code expires 5 days after release.

NEW RELEASE: Blood Alchemy by Kurt Newton

 

Possession... Obsession... Unnatural Desire...

A children's book illustrator. A rescued dog.

An alchemist with a dark secret.

Two lovers separated by thousands of years.

Past and present collide.

 

Alison is a children's book illustrator. With a deadline looming, and her husband away on a job assignment, Alison adopts a male dog from the local animal shelter for creative inspiration. Soon afterward, Alison is visited by erotic dreams of Khalid—an alchemist with a dark secret—and in these dreams, Alison is Sahlah, his wife.

A novel of romance and terror about two lovers separated by a thousand years, brought together by a dark force that's waited centuries to live and breathe… combining past with present, dreams with nightmares, and fate with circumstance to create a harrowing tale of possession, obsession, and unnatural desire.

Available Now from Lycan Valley

Cover art by Greg Chapman. Audiobook narrated by Roberta Jackson.

Available May 2026 in:

eBook

Audiobook*

eBook/Audiobook Bundle*

Paperback

For more information, visit Kurt Newton's author page at Lycan Valley!

*Please note: Audiobook is currently in production and will be sent separately as soon as it is ready.

Kurt Newton's writing has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies over the past thirty years. He is the author of two novels, three books of short stories and nine collections of poetry. His fiction tends to lean toward illuminating the dark side of human behavior. A lifelong resident of Connecticut, he now resides in what is called the "Quiet Corner." There he lives with his wife and young son.

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Lycan Valley at Crypticon May 1-3

Lycan Valley will be at Crypticon Seattle this weekend May 1-3.

We will have pre-release copies of Blood Alchemy by Kurt Newton and The Hidden by JG Faherty available, along with all of our most recent releases.

Can't make it to Seattle? You can pre-order Blood Alchemy and The Hidden on our website!

This year, we are also offering Darkling's Beasts and Brews, full color hardcover for $15* at the event!

*Darkling's Beasts and Brews $15 special is a Crypticon Exclusive pricing and only available at the event and wile supplies last. Regularly priced at $40.
 

Quantum Corsets Queer Imprint

 

Welcome to Quantum Corsets, Lycan Valley’s newest imprint featuring queer fiction written by queer authors.

What is Quantum Corsets?

‘Quantum’ references significant energy and momentum 

‘Corsets’ represents empowerment and self-expression without constraints

‘Queer’ is intended to be all inclusive of the LGBTQ2+ community and fluidity, while rejecting restrictive labels and challenging societal norms

Quantum Corsets Content

Quantum Corsets will publish horror, dark fiction, mystery, thriller, suspense, cultural, and mixed genre novels, novellas and collections for adult, young adult and middle grade readers.

We are not looking for pure romance or porn. These elements may be present as appropriate within the story, but should not be the main genre.

Although Pink Triangle Rhapsody focused specifically on the gay male experience, the anthology would fit in perfectly with Quantum Corsets and is a great sampling of the energy, self-expression and queerness we’re looking for with this imprint.

Own Voices Only

While Lycan Valley acknowledges and accepts that writers can create believable and compelling characters unlike themselves, Quantum Corsets will publish Own Voices only (others may still submit to Lycan Valley during open submission periods).

This means all Quantum Corsets authors have a shared identity with their main characters and the story comes from authentic perspective, experience and understanding. 

Open Submission Period

Quantum Corsets will open to public submissions for novellas beginning February 1 and closing June 30. Guidelines and addition information can be found on our submission portal.

Follow Quantum Corsets on Facebook and Instagram.

Familial Reflections Anthology Campaign

 

Familial Reflections...

An anthology of familial horror reflecting and exploring relationships in terms of love/hate, light/dark, good/evil.

Horrific stories of sibling rivalry, sibling love, fathers and sons, parents and children...

Terrifying stories by Richard Thomas, Sephera Giron, Michael Bailey, Stephen King, Richard Chizmar, Justin Zimmerman and Mercedes Yardley.

Chilling poetry by Erin Al-Mehairi, Wrath James White, Maxwell Ian Gold and Maria Alexander with an introduction by John Palisano

Cover art by George Contronis

*Initial Funding Goal: $5,000

Exclusive Perks and Rewards

In addition to the usual campaign perks, we've added two exclusive campaign perks:

Familial Reflections Hardcover: Limited quantities, only available during the campaign, included with the Familial Reflections Complete Package

Family Murders Trilogy Hardcover: A series of three flash fiction anthologies—A Mother's Love, Fatherly Instincts, Family Memories—brought together in one complete color hardcover honoring Mother's Day, Father's Day and Grandparents Day with Murder, Mayhem, Malice and Mischief! Bonus content added from Carl Jennings, Mercedes Yardley, Mackenzie Johnston, Jay Faulkner (RIP), Craig Spector and Luke Spooner. This special edition hardcover is only available through the contributors (and this campaign).

Additional funding to include original artwork by Orion Zangara Art

*Stretch Goal #1: Once funding reaches $5,600, we will add original artwork to each of the four poems in the anthology.

*Stretch Goal #2: Once funding reaches $7,000, artwork will be added to every story in the anthology.

Any and all additional funds raised beyond this will be used by Lycan Valley to directly pay authors and illustrators for on-going projects.

Lycan Valley is against the use of Gen AI and will never use or consider works, written or illustrated, that have been generated by or with the help of AI. We only support human writers, artists and narrators.

 

Exciting announcements and updates for 2026 coming from Lycan Valley in our next newsletter (coming Tuesday)! 

If you're not on the subscription list, you can sign up here: http://www.lycanvalley.com/p/contact-us.html