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Any horror books that are a must read?

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squareyedannie · 19/09/2023 18:19

I read a lot of horror in 90s. King, Koontz, Herbert, Barker etc

I've just started reading the genre again with Hex by Thomas Olde Heuvelt.

Does anyone have any other authors that they could recommend, please?

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LegArmpits · 04/10/2023 10:00

Flesh and Blood by Graham Masterton, stayed with me for over 25 years. Some of his other stuff is good too, Famine and Mirror are worth a read.

CocoPlum · 04/10/2023 09:55

I'm reading How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix and it is terrifying, visceral, creepy but also hilarious. I'll be laughing then the next page have to stop reading!

Bruisername · 04/10/2023 09:48

Has anyone read Earthlings by Sayak Murata? Curious to know if it fits in the horror genre!

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squareyedannie · 30/09/2023 20:17

Just finished, Starve Acre and Naomi's Room.
Both are really well written. I think Starve's ending will stay with me for a while!

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squareyedannie · 30/09/2023 20:16

Halfway through, The Chill by Scott Carson. I'm really enjoying it so far.

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GalileoHumpkins · 24/09/2023 17:26

Inspired by this thread I've just ordered Wakenhyrst and Thin Air by Michelle Paver, I'm excited for them to arrive. I read Dark Matter in 2016 and enjoyed it, I'm not sure why I haven't read anything else by this author.

DynamicK · 24/09/2023 13:30

Sodie · 20/09/2023 23:07

Naomis room. I love horror, books and films. It's my favourite genre I don't get scared easily. But oh my goodness this book absolutely chilled me. I had to sleep with the main light on for a week.

Not sure why the quote didn't work with my post above

DynamicK · 24/09/2023 13:28

I gave my copy of this book to my friend who loves horror. She called me when she finished and said 'Get this book out of my house right now!' Grin

aroomwithaperfectview · 24/09/2023 12:25

Lagershandy · 21/09/2023 21:51

Have you read Thin Air by Michelle Paver? It is so creepy, and it stayed with me for days.

Still re read it every year though.

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No, but thank you for mentionning it, I'll be on the watch out for a second hand version.

PseudoBadger · 22/09/2023 17:33

Orangewall · 22/09/2023 17:26

I wish!
Pines had a similar claustrophobic feel to it and very atmospheric.
Cunning Folk and the Reddening.
I’m drawing an absolute blank of everything that I’ve read in the last year now! The horrorlit subreddit is quite good for recommendations and worth checking out x

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I think Slade House, while not quite as 'horror' certainly has the dread aspect.

Orangewall · 22/09/2023 17:31

Wylding Hall
Winter people
Ghosts - Noel hynd

Orangewall · 22/09/2023 17:26

PseudoBadger · 22/09/2023 16:27

Any other similar recommendations @Orangewall ?

I wish!
Pines had a similar claustrophobic feel to it and very atmospheric.
Cunning Folk and the Reddening.
I’m drawing an absolute blank of everything that I’ve read in the last year now! The horrorlit subreddit is quite good for recommendations and worth checking out x

PseudoBadger · 22/09/2023 16:27

Any other similar recommendations @Orangewall ?

OxfordshireMumOf2 · 22/09/2023 15:57

Naomi's Room by Jonathon Aycliffe

CoffeeBeansGalore · 22/09/2023 15:54

Misery is darker & more gory than the film.

Orangewall · 22/09/2023 15:51

PseudoBadger · 22/09/2023 15:18

Good isn't it! I found The Apparition Phase to have a similar dread feeling.

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Same! It’s really subtle in both, The Apparition Phase was superb too

PseudoBadger · 22/09/2023 15:18

Orangewall · 22/09/2023 14:50

Ghost Wall is amazing, I finished it yesterday! Slow burn dread, I won’t be able to shake that one off for a while.

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Good isn't it! I found The Apparition Phase to have a similar dread feeling.

cassiatwenty · 22/09/2023 14:52

Noicant · 22/09/2023 10:00

Catriona ward is great, just everything she writes, I really liked “little Eve”

I love Catriona Ward!

Orangewall · 22/09/2023 14:50

PseudoBadger · 21/09/2023 21:35

Ghost Wall by Sarah Moss
The Ocean at the end of the lane by Neil Gaiman

Ghost Wall is amazing, I finished it yesterday! Slow burn dread, I won’t be able to shake that one off for a while.

Noicant · 22/09/2023 10:00

Catriona ward is great, just everything she writes, I really liked “little Eve”

Noicant · 22/09/2023 09:58

aroomwithaperfectview · 20/09/2023 10:37

I second that.

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me too, I love horror and found it utterly unnerving, one of the best I’ve read.

maisouimaisoui1 · 22/09/2023 09:49

Puppylucky · 21/09/2023 22:16

Oh I really like her but I haven't found anyone else who has read her stuff!

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Her stuff really sticks in my mind... GAH

Puppylucky · 21/09/2023 22:16

maisouimaisoui1 · 21/09/2023 13:52

Catriona Ward! Esp Sundial, Rawblood and Last House on Needless Street.

Oh I really like her but I haven't found anyone else who has read her stuff!

Lagershandy · 21/09/2023 21:51

aroomwithaperfectview · 20/09/2023 10:37

I second that.

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Have you read Thin Air by Michelle Paver? It is so creepy, and it stayed with me for days.

Still re read it every year though.

PseudoBadger · 21/09/2023 21:35

Ghost Wall by Sarah Moss
The Ocean at the end of the lane by Neil Gaiman