Horror Books

If you're drawn to the uncanny, "Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children" offers an enthralling dive into a realm that defies the mundane. The blend of haunting vintage photography with a gripping narrative will not only stimulate your imagination but also keep the pages turning as you become enmeshed in the mystery and wonder of Jacob's discovery. It's a perfect fusion of the fantastical and the spine-chilling.

Children of the Night could be a good read for fans of supernatural fantasy who want an unexpected twist on the vampire romance genre. The book masterfully blends rock 'n' roll culture and a battle between good and evil supernatural beings. The main characters, a witch and a charming vampire, make for an unconventional yet appealing duo that readers will root for until the end.

This book is perfect for young readers who enjoy horror and suspense. With two terrifying tales in one book, Mr Midnight #27 offers a double dose of spine-chilling scares. The first story follows Cassandra Chew on a dangerous adventure in a cemetery, while the second story takes readers to a school holiday camp turned into a nightmare by a lost tribe living in the forest. James Lee's ability to create vivid imagery will keep readers engaged until the very last page.

A thrilling page-turner about a centuries-old vampire who must confront an ancient evil that she inadvertently created. Full of action, suspense, and supernatural elements, this book is perfect for fans of the vampire genre who are looking for a unique twist on the classic vampire story.

Twisted is a collection of diverse and spine-tingling suspense stories that will leave readers on the edge of their seat. From a chilling Christmas disappearance solved by criminalists Lincoln Rhyme to a daughter's desperate attempt to save her father from a serial killer, each story is carefully crafted with unexpected endings that will surprise even the most astute readers. With nods to literary greats Edgar Allan Poe and O. Henry, Twisted showcases Jeffery Deaver's unparalleled imagination and masterful storytelling abilities. Highly recommended for lovers of suspense and unexpected plot twists.

Frenzy, the final book in the Dreamhouse Kings series, is the ultimate page-turner for YA readers who enjoy fast-paced, thrilling time-travel adventures. Written by Robert Liparulo, this book takes readers on a wild ride through history, as two brothers try to rescue their mother while also preventing a ruthless enemy from seizing their home and its power. With a reading group guide included, Frenzy is the perfect book for book clubs or solo readers who crave an exciting, mysterious, and thoroughly satisfying read.

Recommendation: - Slasher Girls & Monster Boys is the perfect read for anyone who loves a good scare. This anthology brings together some of the best thriller and horror writers in YA, creating a collection of terrifying tales that will keep you on the edge of your seat. What makes this book truly unique is how each author draws inspiration from literature, film, television, and music, resulting in stories that are fresh, unsettling, and filled with clever references. Whether you're a fan of blood horror, the supernatural, or unsettling realism, this collection has something to satisfy your craving for an absolute thrill. So dim the lights, grab a blanket, and prepare to be haunted by these twisted tales.

This book is a thrilling conclusion to the bestselling YA series. With its unique blend of fantasy, adventure, and vintage photographs, it takes readers on a captivating journey through time and peculiar dimensions. Join Jacob Portman as he battles a dangerous madman and fights to save his beloved Miss Peregrine and the Peculiar Children. Packed with action, suspense, and stunning visual imagery, "Library of Souls" will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

Recommended Book: The Murder Farm - This book is a gripping mystery that takes place in a small village, where a whole family has been murdered. The author takes a unique approach by interweaving testimonies from the villagers, an oblique view of the murderer, and passages of pious devotion. As the crime remains officially unsolved, the reader is left to uncover the shocking truth. For those who enjoy dark and atmospheric detective stories with unconventional storytelling, this book is a must-read.

Recommendation: Cold Streets would be the perfect read for fans of urban fantasy who enjoy a mix of crime and paranormal elements. Readers will be drawn to Jack's no-nonsense attitude, his unique set of skills as a vampire detective, and the thrilling mysteries he solves amidst Chicago's dangerous underworld.

"Who Else Is Living In Our House?" is perfect for young adults who enjoy scary, suspenseful stories. The book's unique feature is its double dose of fear-inducing tales, both of which will keep readers up at night. The playful use of language and humor serve as a great balance to the scares. Overall, this book is a must-read for those who love a good fright.

In the Tokyo suburbs four women work the draining graveyard shift at a boxed-lunch factory. Burdened with chores and heavy debts and isolated from husbands and children, they all secretly dream of a way out of their dead-end lives.A young mother among them finally cracks and strangles her philandering, gambling husband then confesses her crime to Masako, the closest of her colleagues. For reasons of her own, Masako agrees to assist her friend and seeks the help of the other co-workers to dismember and dispose of the body. The body parts are discovered, the police start asking questions, but the women have far more dangerous enemies -a yakuza connected loan shark who discovers their secret and has a business proposition, and a ruthless nightclub owner the police are convinced is guilty of the murder. He has lost everything as a result of their crime and he is out for revenge.Out is a psychologically taut and unflinching foray into the darkest recesses of the human soul, an unsettling reminder that the desperate desire for freedom can make the most ordinary person do the unimaginable.

In a southern Illinois college town where horror is carved in flesh and corruption knows no bounds, a young English professor with a shrouded past is about to learn higher education can be murder.     No one remembers how the body of Josie Fortune was found deep inside Lues Creek Canyon twenty years ago. No one remembers how corrupt police officials framed an innocent man and handed the victim’s daughter into the state’s welfare system. No one remembers, no one but a killer left to carve out a brutal legacy of torture and murder with absolute impunity in this rural southern Illinois college town.     When Josie Darling returns to Lues State to assume a teaching position and come to terms with her mother’s murder, she takes every precaution to hide her tainted past from her colleagues. But someone close remembers, and the shadows of history close in. Threats come, intimate promises of violence written in a desperately psychotic scrawl, invading every aspect of her life. Confronted by personal and professional jeopardy at every turn, Josie must face her terror and expose the identity of her mother’s killer—a killer who is now stalking her.     “If you think you can sleuth this thing, I’m afraid you’re in over your head,” warns a local investigator, but Josie’s stake in this case is all too personal and all the more immediate as she uncovers other murders. Her list of potential suspects includes her deranged ex-husband, her outlaw stepfather and any of his rogue clan, several manipulative Englishprofessors, and a host of corrupt local lawmen.      Struggling against an unseen but ever-present enemy and with few allies to counsel her, Josie embarks on an odyssey of self-discovery. Using her well-honed research skills, the academic becomes the detective and sets out to recover her birthright. Josie transforms herself from tormented victim to relentless avenger as she takes on the intense willfulness of her namesake. But even her renewed strength of character may not help Fortune’s Darling save herself and find the elusive killer’s true identity in time, an identity heard only in the whisper of leaves.

This book is perfect for fans of horror and the supernatural. The plot follows a museum owner whose life is turned upside down when a little leather book arrives which is stained with vampire blood. The arcane magic brings Bessie, the centrepiece of her museum show, to life and gives her boyfriend unimaginable power. With vampires taking over NYC and threatening to spread to London, Bessie and her new friends must stop them. This book will keep you hooked with its unique blend of horror, dark magic, and museum show thrill.

"The Devouring Gray" is perfect if you enjoy a blend of eerie supernatural elements with the intricate dynamics of a tight-knit community. Herman creates an atmosphere that's thick with mystery, which balances well with the coming-of-age narrative. As Violet navigates her new, unsettling reality alongside a cast of complex characters, you'll likely find yourself pulled into the lore and the dark undertones of the Four Paths town.