> Skip to content
Play sample
  • Published: 11 November 2025
  • ISBN: 9781405968881
  • Imprint: Michael Joseph
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 368
  • RRP: $22.99
Categories:

Heads Will Roll





A chilling slasher from a razor-sharp new horror voice, perfect for fans of Grady Hendrix and the Scream franchise

When Willow posts something on the internet she really shouldn’t have, she flees to Camp Castaway, an adults-only digital detox based at an old campground in the woods.

On the first night, the campers gather round the fire to tell ghost stories. In particular, the tale of Knock Knock Nancy – a witch, supposedly beheaded in this very woodland.

They say her restless spirit knocks on doors late at night. If you answer, she’ll take your head.

Willow doesn’t believe in ghosts. But next morning, a camper has vanished. And then that evening, alone in her cabin, Willow hears it...

Knock, Knock, Knock.

  • Published: 11 November 2025
  • ISBN: 9781405968881
  • Imprint: Michael Joseph
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 368
  • RRP: $22.99
Categories:

About the author

Josh Winning

Josh Winning is the author of the critically acclaimed The Shadow Glass. He is a senior film writer at Radio Times, has written for Total Film for over a decade, and is the cohost of movie podcast Torn Stubs. During his years as a film journalist, he has been on set with Kermit the Frog (and Miss Piggy), devoured breakfast with zombies on The Walking Dead, and sat on the Iron Throne on the Dublin set of Game of Thrones. Josh lives in London with his cat Penny and dreams of one day convincing Sigourney Weaver to yell “Goddammit!” at him.

Also by Josh Winning

See all

Praise for Heads Will Roll

Between the frequent jump scares and blood spillage, Winning’s story is packed with an awful lot of heart. Readers will be on the edges of their seats

Publishers Weekly

Winning continues to write great horror novels, and this is a must-buy… a warm love letter to slasher flicks… [he] masterfully builds a story that will leave readers breathless... The pacing is frenetic and captivating

Library Journal

Beautifully written and impossible to put down

Fiona Cummins, bestselling author of All of Us Are Broken

A brilliantly fun horror concept, expertly executed by a blossoming talent in the genre - if you like your thrillers dark, funny, clever and bang up to date, then this is the book for you

Susi Holliday

I really enjoyed this chilling book. A thrilling read, and it would make a great movie

Michael Wood, author of the DCI Matilda Darke series

I really enjoyed the way Heads Will Roll plays with all the horror/slasher tropes, while also taking aim at the pitfalls of social media and cancel culture. A whole lot of bloody fun with a serious message at its heart

CJ Tudor

This book is incredible! A gripping slice of 80s-inspired horror with a rattling good plot, terrific characters and zingy dialogue, and with something important to say about the world today. I can’t recommend Heads Will Roll enough.

William Hussey, award-winning author of Killing Jericho

I enjoyed Heads Will Roll, with its compelling, complex characters and inventiveness in how it engaged politically with its horrors

Paul Tremblay, author of Horror Movie

Winning utilises the best jump-scare slasher tropes to create a thrilling and fun classic horror story with a modern touch

Culture Fly

The perfect summer slasher... I am quickly becoming a devout follower [of Josh Winning]. His slashers are bangers from start to finish, embodying the fun of classic horror films with smart, modern twists. And honestly, you can’t help but smile at the sheer enjoyment the story brings

Scream magazine
penguin pop image
penguin pop image