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Can anyone reccomend a good spooky read.....

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Eaney · 21/04/2005 17:51

Something along the lines of Woman in Black or something like the film The others.

Thanks

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suzywong · 27/04/2005 15:08

Lost Hearts, is that an MR James?

(you shoudl have seen the pair of garden spiders I unearthed today after a bit of digging - bloody hell)

suzywong · 27/04/2005 15:07

yes yes to Dracula, fantastic parrallel narrative styles,

(sorry am reading thread backwards)

Marina · 27/04/2005 15:07

Urgh, Lost Hearts too, Suzy. Terrifying.
I don't think it was him but there is also a vintage horror called The Monkey's Paw.

suzywong · 27/04/2005 15:05

yes Marina! MR James really shows the rest how it's done, I didn't dare read the Whistle and I'll Come Running story.

I think it's out of print now but well worth scouting round for

I hear Woman in Black is a cracker too

CathB2 · 26/04/2005 09:45

I would highly recommend Phil Rickman, the Merrily Watkins novels which are sort of occult/crime and the others such as Crybe, man in the moss, the chalice etc which are just spooky.

CathB2 · 26/04/2005 09:45

I would highly recommend Phil Rickman, the Merrily Watkins novels which are sort of occult/crime and the others such as Crybe, man in the moss, the chalice etc which are just spooky.

tiffini · 22/04/2005 11:07

there are so many Dean Konntz books that are just brilliant, but a few of my favourites are,
The Taking
From the corner of his eye
False Memory

moondog · 21/04/2005 23:32

'A Fatal Inversion' and 'A Dark Adapted Eye' by Barbara Vine.

Sounds naff I know, but I think Stephen King's older stuff is cracking 'The Stand' springs to minds as absolutely unputdownable.

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Eaney · 21/04/2005 23:29

Thanks for the suggestions. I love a book or film that makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end. I agree there are not many modern spooky writers out there.

Which Dean Koontz book would you recommend?

I think I will give Wilkie Collins a try.

Thanks again.

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bundle · 21/04/2005 18:57

btw, don't bother with Shadow of the Wind, it was acclaimed all over the place, but imo was pants and not at all scary

Marina · 21/04/2005 18:54

Michael Crichton: Coma. Made into a SCARY film with Genevieve Bujold!

tiffini · 21/04/2005 18:50

Dean Koontz, is a great author, i enjoy all of his books.

Dophus · 21/04/2005 18:49

Lonelymum

to comment would give away the plots!

Marina · 21/04/2005 18:45

MR James, Ghost Stories of an Antiquary
Robertson Davies, High Spirits

Lonelymum · 21/04/2005 18:44

My mind must be going to mush: is there anything spooky in Women in White or Rebecca? I have read both within the last 5 years and can't remember anything spooky in them.

Haven't read Susuan Hill in years. Has she written anything recently worth reading?

Miaou · 21/04/2005 18:40

I think a lot of Susan Hill books are spooky (not just in the ghosty sense either). I would recommend "I'm the King of the Castle" and "Gentlemen and Ladies" - my two Susan Hill favourites.

Wilkie Collins "The Moonstone" and "Woman in White" are really good too.

Not seen The Others - is that a supernatural type film/book too? Think dh has read it. If so, what about Stephen King? The Shining, Carrie, etc, all rocking good reads.

Dophus · 21/04/2005 18:32

Rebecca - Daphne du Marier

Have you tied Wilkie Collins?

Dracula

It seems to me that modern authors aren't writing spooky books. I shall watch this thread with interest.

FairyMum · 21/04/2005 17:56

ooooo....for me too. I have been looking for really spooky book for ages. Love "woman in black" too!! Doesn'r Susan Hill write spooky books?