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833 past books matching Horror
An abandoned village holds a silence that feels intentional.
The Lost Village
Horror · Thriller
Our take
An abandoned village holds a silence that feels intentional. The Lost Village follows documentary filmmaker Alice Lindstedt as she returns to a remote mining town where her grandmother’s family vanished decades earlier. What begins as an investigation into historical tragedy becomes a psychological descent as isolation, grief, and buried secrets distort reality. This is a slow-burning folk thriller driven by atmosphere, memory, and creeping dread.
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*BEST MYSTERY/THRILLER FOR THE YEAR* for NPR
"Come for the mounting horror and scares, but stay for a devastating examination of the nature of family secrets." - New York Times book review
"[A] scary, highly entertaining debut...that pays homage to Shirley Jackson." - South Florida Sun Sentinel
A Most Anticipated Book Goodreads * Publishers Weekly * Crime Reads * Popsugar * Bookish * #1 Loanstar Pick in Canada
An Indie Next pick!
A Library Reads Pick!
The Blair Witch Project meets Midsommar in this brilliantly disturbing thriller from Camilla Sten, an electrifying new voice in suspense.
Documentary filmmaker Alice Lindstedt has been obsessed with the vanishing residents of the old mining town, dubbed “The Lost Village,” since she was a little girl. In 1959, her grandmother’s entire family disappeared in this mysterious tragedy, and ever since, the unanswered questions surrounding the only two people who were left—a woman stoned to death in the town center and an abandoned newborn—have plagued her. She’s gathered a small crew of friends in the remote village to make a film about what really happened.
But there will be no turning back.
Not long after they’ve set up camp, mysterious things begin to happen. Equipment is destroyed. People go missing. As doubt breeds fear and their very minds begin to crack, one thing becomes startlingly clear to Alice:
They are not alone.
They’re looking for the truth…
But what if it finds them first?
"RELENTLESSLY CREEPY." —Alma Katsu, author of The Hunger (An NPR Best Horror Novel)
"IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP READING." —Ragnar Jonasson, author of The Island
"Readers will revel in the chills." - Booklist
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Hired to retrieve a child from a remote desert settlement, three mercenaries stumble into a cult ruled by paranoia and something far older than belief.
Little Heaven
Horror
Our take
Hired to retrieve a child from a remote desert settlement, three mercenaries stumble into a cult ruled by paranoia and something far older than belief. As violence and madness spread beneath a looming monolith, survival demands brutal choices. A savage, atmospheric horror novel by Nick Cutter that blends cosmic dread with relentless intensity.
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“Beautifully written—menace drips from every page.” —Seanan McGuire, New York Times bestselling author A “gripping and terrifying story…and one not to be missed” (Robert McCammon) from the acclaimed author of The Troop and The Deep! A trio of mismatched mercenaries—Micah Shughrue, Minerva Atwater, and Ebenzer Elkins, colloquially known as “the Englishman”—is hired by young Ellen Bellhaven for a deceptively simple task: check in on her nephew, who may have been taken against his will to a remote New Mexico backwoods settlement called Little Heaven, where a clandestine religious cult holds sway. But shortly after they arrive, things begin to turn ominous. There are stirrings in the woods and over the treetops—and above all else, the brooding shape of a monolith known as the Black Rock casts its terrible pall. Paranoia and distrust soon grip the settlement. Escape routes are gradually cut off as events spiral toward madness. Hell—or the closest thing to it—invades Little Heaven. All present here are now forced to take a stand and fight back, but whatever has cast its dark eye on Little Heaven is marshaling its power—and it wants them all…
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A living island.
Point Nemo
Sci-Fi · Cosmic Horror · First Contact
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A living island. An alien organism. A father-daughter rescue mission with extinction on the line. Point Nemo is Jeremy Robinson at his best—an explosive blend of sci-fi horror, family drama, and high-stakes survival. When the island begins to move, Earth’s fate hangs by a thread. New York Times and #1 Audible bestselling author delivers his most terrifying tale yet.
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When a catastrophic space disaster strands astrobiologist Julie Rohr in the dead zone of Point Nemo—the most remote place on Earth—her only hope of survival lies in the hands of the last person she wants to see: her estranged father.
Dragged from the Amazon to lead a desperate rescue, mycologist Dr. Finn Maddern joins a team headed for an island that shouldn’t exist—an evolving mass of alien life, born from living space dust and teeming with rapidly mutating creatures.
As the xylem island begins to move toward the world’s oceans, it threatens an extinction-level invasion. Father and daughter must reconcile and face an impossible truth: one life must be sacrificed to save billions.
From New York Times bestselling author Jeremy Robinson comes a high-stakes sci-fi horror thriller where survival demands everything.
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A possessed child.
The Exorcist
Occult Horror
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A possessed child. A mother out of options. A priest risking his soul. The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty (4.6 stars on Amazon!) remains one of the most chilling novels of all time. This iconic horror classic, now in its 40th anniversary edition, still grips readers with its unrelenting terror. Read the book that started it all—if you dare.
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Originally published in 1971, The Exorcist, one of the most controversial novels ever written, went on to become a literary phenomenon: It spent fifty-seven weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, seventeen consecutively at number one. Inspired by a true story of a child's demonic possession in the 1940s, William Peter Blatty created an iconic novel that focuses on Regan, the eleven-year-old daughter of a movie actress residing in Washington, D.C. A small group of overwhelmed yet determined individuals must rescue Regan from her unspeakable fate, and the drama that ensues is gripping and unfailingly terrifying. Two years after its publication, The Exorcist was, of course, turned into a wildly popular motion picture, garnering ten Academy Award nominations. On opening day of the film, lines of the novel's fans stretched around city blocks. In Chicago, frustrated moviegoers used a battering ram to gain entry through the double side doors of a theater. In Kansas City, police used tear gas to disperse an impatient crowd who tried to force their way into a cinema. The three major television networks carried footage of these events; CBS's Walter Cronkite devoted almost ten minutes to the story. The Exorcist was, and is, more than just a novel and a film: it is a literary landmark. Purposefully raw and profane, The Exorcist still has the extraordinary ability to disturb readers and cause them to forget that it is "just a story." Newly polished and added to by it author and published here in this beautiful fortieth anniversary edition, it remains an unforgettable reading experience and will continue to shock and frighten a new generation of readers.
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The Black Hunger is a queer gothic horror novel framed as a dying man’s final confession.
The Black Hunger
Horror · LGBTQIA+
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The Black Hunger is a queer gothic horror novel framed as a dying man’s final confession. As John Sackville recounts love, loss, and a gnawing hunger, his story unfolds into cults, ancient evils, and a journey from Scotland to Tibet. Lyrical, devastating, and slow-burning, this debut has been hailed as a gothic masterpiece by Sunyi Dean.
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A spine-tingling, queer gothic horror novel where two men are drawn into an otherworldly spiral.
“A gothic masterpiece. A devastating exploration of humanity's capacity for evil." —Sunyi Dean, author of The Book Eaters
John Sackville will soon be dead. Shadows writhe in the corners of his cell as he mourns the death of his secret lover and as the gnawing hunger inside him grows impossible to ignore.
He must write his last testament before it is too late.
The story he tells will take us to the darkest part of the human soul. It is a tale of otherworldly creatures, ancient cults, and a terrifying journey from the stone circles of Scotland to the icy peaks of Tibet.
It is a tale that will take us to the end of the world.
"A phenomenal book full of rich historical detail, occult mysticism, and slow, creeping horror. A triumph that should be on your reading list." —Thomas D. Lee, author of Perilous Times
"The Black Hunger reveals its horrors inch by devastating inch." —Molly O'Neill, author of Greenteeth
"A terrifying gothic journey to the place where the very cruelest, hungriest creatures hide in the snow, and wear our faces. This is a magisterial debut." —Michael Rowe, author of Wild Fell
"Rich in historical detail, poignant romance, sweeping adventure, and visceral terror." —Jennifer Thorne, author of Diavola
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A boy.
Never Fall Down
Horror · Literary Fiction
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A boy. A war. A lie that saves his life. Never Fall Down by Patricia McCormick (4.6 stars on Amazon!) is based on the true story of Arn Chorn-Pond, who survived the Cambodian genocide through music, resilience, and sheer will. A National Book Award nominee and unforgettable read—grab this powerful novel today.
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When the Khmer Rouge storm his hometown, Arn Chorn-Pond is just a boy—playing tag, teasing his siblings, living a life that vanishes in a single day.
Ripped from his family and forced into a brutal labor camp, Arn learns fast: stay quiet, stay useful, stay alive. When soldiers ask if anyone can play music, he raises his hand—never mind he’s never touched an instrument. That split-second lie saves his life... for now.
Based on the true story of Cambodian genocide survivor and peace advocate Arn Chorn-Pond, Never Fall Down is a raw, haunting tale of unimaginable loss, terrifying resilience, and the power of music and courage in the face of atrocity.
Sometimes survival isn’t just about staying alive—it’s about refusing to disappear.
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Magic, mystery, and small-town darkness collide in Boy’s Life by Robert McCammon (4.7 stars on Amazon!).
Boy’s Life
Horror · Thriller
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Magic, mystery, and small-town darkness collide in Boy’s Life by Robert McCammon (4.7 stars on Amazon!). Winner of the World Fantasy Award, this haunting, lyrical coming-of-age novel echoes Bradbury and King—and then leaves its own indelible mark. Dive into a Southern town where innocence meets horror and wonder lingers at every turn.
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Zephyr, Alabama isn’t just a sleepy town—it’s a place where magic hums just beneath the surface, and monsters wear familiar faces.
For Cory Jay Mackenson, growing up means learning that wonder and terror often walk hand in hand. He’s seen ghostly gatherings, survived floods teeming with snakes, and swapped stories with bootleggers lurking at the town’s edges. But nothing prepares him for the morning he and his father find a handcuffed corpse sunk in the town’s dark lake.
As Cory’s world tilts into something stranger and more sinister, he'll confront mysteries deeper than childhood can contain—and glimpse the cost of crossing into adulthood.
Winner of the World Fantasy Award, Boy’s Life is Robert McCammon’s unforgettable coming-of-age masterpiece, steeped in wonder, horror, and the bittersweet ache of growing up.
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Dean Koontz weaves suspense and heart into Devoted—an Amazon Charts bestseller and Editors' Pick (4.4 stars on Amazon!).
Devoted
Horror · Thriller
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Dean Koontz weaves suspense and heart into Devoted—an Amazon Charts bestseller and Editors' Pick (4.4 stars on Amazon!). When a silent boy and a heroic golden retriever unite against an unspeakable evil, the stakes are terrifyingly real. This gripping thriller will keep you glued to the page.
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Woody Bookman hasn’t uttered a word in his eleven years—but he knows something monstrous is stalking him and his mother. Megan Bookman only wants to keep her son safe, but danger is creeping closer, fueled by an evil older than fear itself.
Unbeknownst to Woody, help is on the way—a golden-hearted dog named Kipp, who shares a connection with the boy deeper than speech.
As a malevolent force closes in, Woody and Kipp must find each other before time runs out. The killer’s plan is escalating, his strength is growing, and he's not alone in the shadows.
In a race against unspeakable evil, it will take more than courage to survive—it will take devotion.
But even love may not be enough when monsters are real.
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A haunted house.
The Carrow Haunt
Occult Horror
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A haunted house. A week-long investigation. A ghost with unfinished business. In Goodreads Choice Award nominee The Carrow Haunt, tour guide Remy never believed in spirits—until guests start dying. With 4.4 stars on Amazon, this chilling gothic thriller will keep you up all night. Will you dare step inside Carrow House? Get it now!
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Remy doesn’t believe in ghosts. As a tour guide for Carrow House, she’s heard all the stories—strange shadows, whispered voices, and the spirit of a long-dead serial killer. But she’s never seen anything herself. That’s about to change.
Hired to lead a week-long paranormal investigation, Remy expects eerie thrills and campfire-worthy stories. But when a storm traps them inside, the house’s ghosts become all too real. Doors open on their own. Séances unravel into chaos. The resident medium roams in a trance. And then—one of their guests dies.
As Carrow’s dark past closes in, Remy must unravel the mystery before another guest joins the house’s restless dead. Because in Carrow House, some spirits never left… and they’re hungry for more.
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A mutilated body marks the start of a terrifying pattern in Dead End Girl.
Dead End Girl
Horror · Thriller
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A mutilated body marks the start of a terrifying pattern in Dead End Girl. Rookie FBI agent Violet Darger faces her first major case as a serial killer escalates in plain sight, taunting investigators and the town he terrorizes. With few clues and rising stakes, the hunt becomes a battle of endurance and will. Rated 4.3 stars on Amazon with over 27,000 Goodreads ratings.
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Her body is broken. Wrapped in plastic. Dumped on the side of the road. She is the first. There will be more.
The serial killer thriller that "refuses to let go until you've read the last sentence."
The most recent body was discovered in the grease dumpster behind a Burger King. Dismembered. Shoved into two garbage bags and lowered into the murky oil.
Now rookie agent Violet Darger gets the most important assignment of her career. She travels to the Midwest to face a killer unlike anything she's seen. Aggressive. Territorial. Deranged and driven.
Another mutilated corpse was found next to a roller rink. A third in the gutter in a residential neighborhood.
These bold displays of violence shock the rural community and rattle local law enforcement.
Who could carry out such brutality? And why?
Unfortunately for Agent Darger, there's little physical evidence to work with, and the only witnesses prove to be unreliable. The case seems hopeless.
If she fails, more will die. He will kill again and again.
The victims harbor dark secrets. The clues twist and writhe and refuse to keep still. And the killer watches the investigation on the nightly news, gleeful to relive the violence, knowing that he can't be stopped.
A page-turning thriller packed with heart-stopping suspense. Fans of John Sandford, Jeffery Deaver, Karin Slaughter, and Lisa Gardner should get to know Violet Darger.
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Free house?
Haunted: Perron Manor
Occult Horror
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Free house? Haunted horror. When sisters inherit Perron Manor, it’s a dream—until the walls start breathing. With 4.3 stars on Amazon and over 8,000 reviews, Haunted is a chilling haunted house horror with occult vibes, escalating terror, and a twist you won’t see coming.
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When sisters Sarah and Chloe inherit the sprawling Perron Manor, it feels like winning the real estate lottery—until the walls start whispering.
At first, it’s little things: rancid smells, freezing rooms, the prickling sense of eyes that aren’t there. Then they find the book—Latin text, occult symbols, and a study that looks like Satan’s Airbnb.
As the activity escalates from unsettling to full-on demonic, the sisters must confront the truth: they didn’t inherit a home. They inherited a haunting.
With every creaking floorboard and shadowed corner, Perron Manor tightens its grip, forcing the sisters to unravel its secrets—or risk becoming part of them.
Because this house doesn’t want new owners.
It wants new victims.
The question is: will they make it out alive?
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A gothic masterpiece from the Ravenloft universe, perfect for D&D fans and dark fantasy lovers alike.
I, Strahd: Memoirs of a Vampire
Horror
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Before he was a monster, he was a man. In I, Strahd, the vampire lord of Barovia tells his own tragic origin story—of love, betrayal, and damnation. A gothic masterpiece from the Ravenloft universe, perfect for D&D fans and dark fantasy lovers alike.
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Strahd von Zarovich was once a warlord—flesh and blood, feared and revered. Now, he is a legend of dread, known as the Devil of Barovia.
In his own chilling memoirs, Strahd recounts his transformation from a power-hungry noble to an immortal vampire, cursed by dark magic and doomed by love. Tatyana, the woman who reignited his dying soul, also became the obsession that shattered it. To win her, Strahd betrayed blood—his own brother’s.
Now, centuries later, vampire hunter Dr. Rudolph Van Richten uncovers the truth. In this gothic tale of betrayal, desire, and damnation, Strahd’s dark confession reveals how a noble man became a monster.
But even monsters can love. And sometimes, that’s the most terrifying part of all.
Read if you dare—the shadows remember everything.
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