New Science Fiction and Fantasy Books Launching in September 2026

**Crimson in Quietus: A Sauútiverse Novel by Eugen Bacon** (September 1st) - This installment expands the Sauútiverse, a collaborative platform for African and African diaspora writers. The story follows Muso'mi, a character with the ability to consume sound, who unravels a mystery involving a missing friend and a serial killer.

**Survivor by Octavia Butler** (September 1st) - Butler's long-unavailable novel returns as part of her five-book Patternist series. Set in a future where a colonist named Alanna navigates a planet inhabited by the Kohn, this work has garnered attention as it was previously suppressed by the author herself.

**Zero Lives Remaining by Adam Cesare** (September 1st) - This novella introduces Robby Asario, who becomes a ghost haunting FunCave Arcade after his death and takes drastic actions to protect a bullied patron.

**Driven by Mason Coile** (September 8th) - Following Jamie Newcross, who believes he is being haunted, this narrative explores his dark journey in an advanced self-driving car that refuses to let him escape.

**I Am the Night: The Ultimate Unauthorized History of Batman: The Animated Series by Daniel Dockery** (September 1st) - This book offers a comprehensive look at the 1992 series that significantly influenced animation and the Batman franchise.

**I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream by Harlan Ellison** (September 1st) - Ellison's renowned short story about individuals trapped by a malevolent AI sees a re-release as a standalone novella, accompanied by new essays and content.

**Blacktail by Scott Hawkins** (September 1st) - In this tale, a wolf named Blacktail seeks revenge against humans after the death of his mate, prompted by a witch's offer to awaken the Forest God.

**Scion by James Islington** (September 1st) - This cyberpunk narrative follows an assassin tasked with protecting a wealthy individual amid a larger conspiracy involving the ultra-rich.

**As the Snow Gathers by Mere Joyce** (September 1st) - Set in an isolated Canadian town, Dominic and his friend Lex confront supernatural threats while planning their escape from the brutal environment.

**We Turn Gruesome At Night by Eric LaRocca** (September 8th) - In this follow-up to a previous work, a couple uncovers secrets about their town connected to a mysterious organization.

**The Passing of the Dragon and Other Stories by Ken Liu** (September 8th) - Liu's new collection centers on themes of communication, featuring the title story originally published in 2023 along with 12 additional pieces.

**Wickhills by Premee Mohamed** (September 8th) - An intelligence agent must track down a scientist who may hold a dangerous weapon, while being pursued by a rogue handler.

**Massif by Garth Nix** (September 8th) - Nix's adult debut features a crew navigating a war across space, questioning the motives of the star-faring creatures aiding them.

**Engines of Reason by Adrian Tchaikovsky** (September 1st) - This sequel revisits Nyr and his companions 15 years after the events of Elder Race, exploring unresolved issues.

**Precious Children by Mary G. Thompson** (September 1st) - A wealthy family uses clones in an effort to circumvent death, leading to tension and suspense surrounding identity and survival.

**All the Hidden Places by Cadwell Turnbull** (September 1st) - Turnbull's short story collection investigates themes of human connection and the need for understanding.

**The Tower of Beggars by Torsten Weitze** (September 1st) - Following Niri, a girl who must survive and find her place in a magical academy after losing her family, this book is making its North American debut.