Engadget recommends The Dorians by Nick Cutter, a novel inspired by Oscar Wilde's "The Picture of Dorian Gray." The story follows five deathbed patients offered a second chance at life through an experimental treatment that promises restored youth. This sci-fi horror explores the consequences when mysterious biological forces meet human desire for immortality.

The novel features a young genius who discovers the secret to enduring youth, leading to both moral and literal catastrophe. Cutter delivers body horror elements that evoke comparisons to "Alien: Earth," with characters facing consequences when they tamper with ancient biological agents that possess "a single-minded purpose: the will to survive." The narrative builds tension as the treatment's true nature unfolds.

Also recommended is Red Roots, the comic series from Lorenzo De Felici. The first two issues introduce two seemingly unrelated characters: a teacher making a horrifying discovery at home, and a man on a killing rampage. Their eventual collision creates increasingly strange scenarios that keep readers guessing about the direction of the narrative.

De Felici's artwork constantly surprises readers with unexpected developments, creating a "bizarre, really good time" according to the reviewer. The comic's strength lies in its ability to maintain mystery while connecting disparate storylines. Early issues establish a foundation for what promises to become an increasingly unconventional narrative as the series progresses.