Murder. Mystery. Feminism. Fear. The Truth Behind Lizzie Borden Still Haunts Us—And This New Fiction Anthology Dares to Explore Why.

Riverdale Avenue Books is thrilled to unveil The Lizzie Borden House Anthology, a spine-tingling, officially licensed collection of original short fiction inspired by one of America’s most infamous unsolved crimes. Publishing mid-October, this groundbreaking anthology is produced in collaboration with the historic Lizzie Borden House Bed & Breakfast—the very site of the legendary 1892 axe murders that shocked a nation and birthed a cultural enigma.

Curated by acclaimed horror author and occultist Sèphera Girón, this collection dares to ask:
Who was Lizzie Borden—murderer, misunderstood woman, feminist icon, or something far more mysterious?

Featuring more than 25 chilling tales across genres—from historical fiction and true crime to speculative horror and the paranormal—the anthology reimagines Lizzie’s shadowy legacy through bold new lenses. Contributing authors include New York Times bestseller Heather Graham, and Bram Stoker Award-winners Linda Addison and Edo Van Belkom, alongside electrifying new voices that bring fresh blood to the story.

Each story is a dark mirror reflecting our enduring obsession with Lizzie Borden—some are terrifying, some strangely empowering, but all unforgettable.
To mark the 133rd anniversary of the brutal Borden murders, Riverdale Avenue Books launched a successful Kickstarter campaign this past August. The celebration will culminate in a hauntingly immersive book launch party at the Lizzie Borden House itself on November 9th, in Fall River, Massachusetts—where fact and fiction blur in the very rooms where the killings occurred.
The Lizzie Borden House Anthology will be released on October 14th in ebook and trade paperback and is available now for pre-order wherever books are sold.

Dare to knock on Lizzie’s door—just don’t ask what’s hiding behind it