Johanna van Veen books

Johanna van Veen is a Dutch author of gothic horror fiction whose debut novel My Darling Dreadful Thing introduced her to English-language readers as a distinctive voice in dark literary horror.

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The Witch of Hagstone Hill 2025 Buy

Standalone Novels

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My Darling Dreadful Thing 2024 Buy
Blood on Her Tongue 2025 Buy
Bone of My Bone 2026 Buy

Johanna van Veen writes gothic horror with a distinctly European sensibility, drawing on folklore, isolation, and the particular horror of intimate relationships gone wrong. Her debut, My Darling Dreadful Thing, announced her as a writer with a confident grip on atmosphere and a willingness to go to uncomfortable places.

Her output since has continued in a similar vein, with Blood on Her Tongue and Bone of My Bone showing a writer who is developing her themes rather than repeating herself. She also wrote a picture book, which suggests a broader range of interests even if her most notable work stays within dark literary fiction. Readers drawn to authors like Silvia Moreno-Garcia or early Sarah Waters will likely find her work rewarding.


Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Johanna van Veen written?

Johanna van Veen has written four books across two series.

What was Johanna van Veen's first book?

Johanna van Veen’s first book is My Darling Dreadful Thing, published in 2024.

What kind of horror does Johanna van Veen write?

Her work sits firmly in the gothic tradition, featuring unsettling atmospheres, folk horror elements, and psychologically complex characters. It’s more literary and dread-inducing than action-driven horror.

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