The White Guy Dies First

The White Guy Dies First is a horror anthology featuring 13 chilling stories by authors of color, all curated under the editorship of Terry J. Benton-Walker. The collection blends ancient terrors with modern villains, inviting readers to enter familiar and uncanny spaces—basements, plantations, old houses and mystery boxes—where the frights are as diverse as the voices telling them. Expect a range of dark twists, from traditional horror to contemporary social echoes, as each story contributes to a shared atmosphere of suspense and dread. The volume presents a compact, 320-page package in paperback, published by Tor Teen, designed for readers who relish unsettling atmospheres, clever conceits, and memorable characters who confront danger with wit and resilience.

Across the pages, you’ll encounter killer clowns, a hungry hedge maze, and rich kids who crave more than riches. recurring motifs include a museum curator who confronts “diasporic inaccuracies,” a diary of happy thoughts, and a house that longs for companionship. The contributors span bestselling, award-winning, and rising talents, delivering a diverse collection that aims to provoke conversation as much as fright. This anthology invites readers to step into its dark rooms and reflect on the fears and myths that haunt contemporary life.

Features

• 13 chilling tales by authors of color
• Edited by Terry J. Benton-Walker
• 320 pages, paperback edition
• Includes killer clowns and hedge maze
• Diverse horror with modern and ancient themes
• Tor Teen publication