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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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squareyedannie · 19/09/2023 19:21

@Malarandras I watched that twice on Netflix and absolutely adored it.

I also read the Odd Thomas books a few years back and loved those, reminded me very much of Koontz.

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squareyedannie · 19/09/2023 19:19

@MehtotheChristmasrunup I also love Sci-fi so will have a look, thanks!

@Orangewall Reminds me a little of King with his character development, not in the same league as early King but a really enjoyable read nonetheless.

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GalileoHumpkins · 19/09/2023 19:15

I enjoy Laura Purcell's novels, they're more on the Gothic side but very creepy.

Malarandras · 19/09/2023 19:07

The Haunting of Hill House is a good read. M.R. James is a great suggestion too.

Orangewall · 19/09/2023 19:05

@squareyedannie Hex has been on my wish list for ages, how are you finding it so far?
The Apparition Phase - Will McLean
The Creeper - AM Shine
Adam Nevill - The Cunning Folk and The Reddening unnerved me completely - folk horror.
Darcy Coates has written some easy reading horrors.
Following with interest as I’m looking forward to

borninthe80esss · 19/09/2023 19:05

Following for ideas :)

JudyGemstone · 19/09/2023 18:57

Its not horror in the style of King but Andrew Michael Hurley’s books have a gothic, folk horror vibe which I’m into.

Starve Acre has been adapted into a film, be interesting to see how they do it. The Loney is good too.

MehtotheChristmasrunup · 19/09/2023 18:53

I’m struggling to remember any authors I like as much as King. However I do think Sci Fi often walks in much the same territory?
Larry Nivens short story Wait it Out has always stayed with me and The Ugly Little Boy by Asimov has a great premise.
I guess the writing is dated but the concepts are very well imagined.

FlyingUnicornWings · 19/09/2023 18:40

Michelle Paver’s Dark Matter is superb. I wish I could read it again for the first time.

plehpleh · 19/09/2023 18:24

Following as interested too!

JaneyGee · 19/09/2023 18:23

Try M. R. James. Wonderful writer.

Also, I cannot recommend the Mark Gatiss documentary on James highly enough. You can watch it on Youtube.

cassiatwenty · 19/09/2023 18:22

I'd recommend Susan Hill's "Woman in Black" if you hadn't read it.