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Horrorstor

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$4.25at alibrisObserved at 7:23 AM

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Our take on the Horrorstor

Horrorstör is Grady Hendrix's 2014 haunted-house novel set in a fictional Swedish furniture superstore, told partly through catalog-style page designs. It is a short, funny, genuinely creepy read from the author of The Final Girl Support Group. The best new price is $4.25 at Alibris as of November 7, 2026, with 5 stores listing it new.

Best forHorror fans who like humor with their scaresReaders new to Grady HendrixFans of haunted-house and retail-satire storiesQuick weekend reads
Pros
  • Fast, punchy pacing built around a single night in the store
  • Clever catalog and product-page design woven into the story
  • Balances satire of big-box retail with real supernatural dread
  • Short length makes it easy to finish in a sitting or two
  • Hendrix's voice is funny and readable
Cons

Horrorstor prices at every store

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    $4.25Observed at 7:23 AM
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  • KoboNew

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    $8.99Observed at 7:23 AM
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  • TargetNew

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    $13.66+ $5.99 shippingObserved at 7:23 AM
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  • WalmartNew

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    $13.66+ $6.99 shippingObserved at 7:23 AM
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  • BooksamillionNew

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    $18.99+ $7.98 shippingObserved at 7:23 AM
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Horrorstor price history

Lowest price we've seen: $4.25 on Nov 7 at alibris. Tracked across 5 stores since Nov 7.

What reviewers say

Readers generally enjoy Horrorstör as a fun, fast, funny horror novel with a memorable setting. Many praise the catalog-style design and the mix of comedy and genuine creepiness. Others say the characters are flat and the horror turns gross rather than scary.

What people mention
  • HumorPraisedReaders say the retail satire is funny and keeps the book moving.
  • Page designPraisedThe catalog-style layouts are widely called the book's best trick.
  • CharactersCriticisedMany readers find the cast thin and hard to root for.

Questions and answers

Is Horrorstör scary or funny?
Both. It starts as a workplace comedy and shifts into supernatural horror, with gore in the later chapters.
Do I need to read Grady Hendrix's other books first?
No. It is a standalone novel with no connection to his other books.
How long is Horrorstör?
It is a short novel, roughly 250 pages in paperback, and most readers finish it in a few sittings.
Is the paperback the same as the hardcover?
Yes. The paperback keeps the catalog-style interior design of the original 2014 Quirk Books edition.
When is the price lowest?
Used and new copies from third-party sellers are usually cheapest; the best new price is $4.25 at Alibris as of November 7, 2026.
Where is the Horrorstor cheapest?
At alibris, for $4.25, 69% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Horrorstor?
5 stores we checked sell it, including alibris, Kobo, Walmart, Target, Booksamillion.

Stores we've priced the Horrorstor at

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Characters are thin and some readers find them hard to care about
  • The satire can feel heavy-handed
  • Scares lean on gore and gross-out moments more than atmosphere
  • The design gimmick divides readers
  • ScaresMixed
    Some find it genuinely creepy; others say it turns gross rather than frightening.
  • PacingPraisedOwners call it a fast read that is hard to put down.
  • Specifications

    Format
    PaperbackSource
    Language
    English, German, French, DanishSource
    Release Year
    2014Source
    Genre
    Horror & Ghost Stories, Contemporary FictionSource
    Publisher
    Quirk BooksSource
    Release Date
    2014-09Source