Really really scary "keep you up all night" thrillers please!!

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serendippity · 10/02/2022 14:42

Off on holiday in Feb and I need something that will keep me gripped on the plane!!

I have never ever read a book more terrifying than The Treatment by Mo Hayder, which I have now read multiple times and need something in a similar vein.
I've read and enjoyed Tess Gerritson, Mark Billingham but nothing has got me like Hayders books.

Any suggestions at all gratefully received!

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serendippity · 10/02/2022 15:16

LeftieLucy, thank you
I've read all of Mo Hayders (loved Pig Island) I only found out today that she has died!
I know exactly what you mean about The Treatment, I've never read anything like it, the hairs still go up on the back of my neck.
I'll have a look at the authors you suggested, apparently Stuart Macbride is pretty good as well in case you would like any suggestions also

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MistyForTheWin · 10/02/2022 15:08

Hex by Thomas Olde heuvelt. Shit me right up

SomePosters · 10/02/2022 15:07

The news

PuzzlingRecluse · 10/02/2022 15:06

Dark matter by Michelle paver - still haunts me, absolutely brilliant read but terrifying

LeftieLucy · 10/02/2022 14:50

I read the same authors as you, and recommend any by Karin Slaughter or Linwood Barclay. Harlan Coben too.

I still think about the treatment - couldn’t bear to read it more than once.

Have you read Pig Island by Mo H? Not scary but one of my faves

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