Wolf Worm

· Sold by Tor Nightfire
19 reviews
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400
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An Instant New York Times, USA Today, and Indie Bestseller

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

“I saw the devil in these woods.”

Sonia Wilson is a talented scientific illustrator—but she is only able to follow her dream because of her father’s reputation as a renowned scientist. Such is the lot in life for a woman in science in 1899. And after his death, she is left without work, prospects, or hope.

So 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.

Once there though, she encounters dark happenings in the Carolina woods, and even darker questions come to light, like what happened to her predecessor? 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 twisted road. His ground-breaking discoveries come with a cost—one that Halder is paying with human flesh.

If Sonia can’t find a way to stop the monstrosity, she may be next under the knife.

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An Instant New York Times, USA Today, and Indie Bestseller 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 “I saw the devil in these woods.” Sonia Wilson is a talented scientific illustr...

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19 reviews
Nina Phillips
April 6, 2026
The author said this was the grossest book she'd ever written, and she wasn't wrong. It's such a creepy and horrific and intriguing tale. Such a neat premise and I was hooked until the very end.
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Alexander Gammicchia
October 3, 2026
Very great read and very gross! Loved the mystery that unfolded and the artistic perspective was very relatable. Definitely will be checking out some of the author's other novels.
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Anne Trotter
March 26, 2026
Yet another deeply disturbing, grotesque, plausibly awful entry in this unrelated set of horror novels. I read it cover to cover in one day. I may never look at a bug the same way again.
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About the author

T. KINGFISHER writes fantasy, horror, and occasional oddities, including Nettle & Bone, Thornhedge, A Sorceress Comes to Call, What Moves the Dead, and A House with Good Bones. Under a pen name, she also writes bestselling children's books. She lives in New Mexico with her husband, dog and cats, in an area with absolutely no botflies.
T. KINGFISHER writes fantasy, horror, and occasional oddities, including Nettle & Bone, Thornhedge, A Sorceress Comes to Call, What Moves the Dead, and A House with Good Bones. Under a pen name, she also writes bestselling children's books. She lives in New Mexico with her husband, dog and cats, ...

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