Do I need to read these books in order?

No. Each volume is an independent collection focused on a specific state. You may read them in any sequence that suits your preferences or interests.

Which states are covered in this series?

The series includes titles set in North Carolina, New York, Louisiana, Washington, Maine, California, Colorado, Illinois, Virginia, Michigan, Maryland, Minnesota, Texas, Ohio, and New Jersey.

Are the authors repeated across different volumes?

Yes. Authors like Thomas Persano, Rachel Rose, E Merwin, and Alex Giannini contribute to multiple entries within the series, each exploring a different regional setting.

Reading order & editions

Scary States of Mind: US Horror Anthologies

15 books in the catalog · Kodiak Books

Series authors

Writers represented in Scary States (of Mind)

A short note on each author and their books in this series.

Alex Giannini

3 books in the series

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E Merwin

2 books in the series

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Thomas Persano

2 books in the series

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Series reading order: Scary States (of Mind)

1 Horror in California · 2019 $25.99 View →
2 Horror in Illinois · 2019 $25.99 View →
3 Horror in Michigan · 2019 $25.99 View →
4 Horror in New York · 2019 $25.99 View →
5 Horror in North Carolina · 2019 $25.99 View →
6 Horror in Ohio · 2019 $25.99 View →
7 Horror in Texas · 2019 $25.99 View →
8 Horror in Colorado · 2020 $25.99 View →
9 Horror in Louisiana · 2020 $25.99 View →
10 Horror in Maine · 2020 $25.99 View →
11 Horror in Maryland · 2020 $25.99 View →
12 Horror in Minnesota · 2020 $25.99 View →
13 Horror in New Jersey · 2020 $25.99 View →
14 Horror in Virginia · 2020 $25.99 View →
15 Horror in Washington · 2020 $25.99 View →

The Scary States of Mind series collects horror stories rooted in the distinct geography and culture of individual American states. By setting fear within specific locations, the books leverage regional atmosphere to enhance the dread. The volumes are independent works by various writers such as Simon Rose, E Merwin, Joyce Markovics, Rachel Rose, Thomas Persano, Ivy Marr, Spencer Brinker, Alex Giannini, Jennifer Wendt, and Sheryl Kayne. Readers can choose entries based on their interest in a particular state's setting. The series offers a diverse look at how different landscapes influence the genre. Each book stands alone, allowing for flexible reading without continuity requirements.