Wolf Worm by T. Kingfisher Narrator: Mary Robinette Kowal
Published by Macmillan Audio on March 24, 2026
Genres: Horror
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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.
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Dark and twisted and oh so good, Wolf Worm is a must read. We follow Sonia Wilson, a scientific illustrator’s journey to illustrate insects for her new employer’s book. Things start to not add up and with more questions than answers, Sonia digs until she uncovers the truth. I was so intrigued that I finished this within a few days, I just could not look away. This book is perfect for horror lovers if you are not too squeamish around insects.
