Books like Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix

In Grady Hendrix’s razor‑sharp comedy horror, the Orsk Furniture Superstore in Cleveland, Ohio, becomes a nightmare. Each morning the staff finds shelves broken, goblets shattered, and wardrobes smashed—yet no footage reveals the cause. Sales tumble, cameras stay silent, and managers descend into panic. Three brave workers volunteer for a nine‑hour dusk‑to‑dawn shift, patrolling the empty showroom and confronting night‑time horrors that defy imagination. The novel is presented as a glossy mail‑order catalog, complete with product illustrations, order forms, and a map of Orsk’s labyrinthine showroom—making the supernatural feel absurdly accessible. Hendrix blends classic haunted‑house tropes with contemporary satire, delivering gore, paranormal antics, and a twist on the furniture‑showroom setting. Fans of The Evil Dead or Zombieland will appreciate the dark humor and affordable "solutions for better living."

First publish date: 2014