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Any good horror novels?

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littlepotatoes · 17/09/2018 20:47

Can anyone give me any recommendations for a good horror novel on kindle. I like haunting type ones rather than gore fests. Anyone read any good ‘uns lately?

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CrispPacket · 17/09/2018 20:51

Bloodman is fantastic

JudgeRulesNutterButter · 17/09/2018 20:52

The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters

GinIsIn · 17/09/2018 20:57

Susan Hill - woman in black, or the small hand

Joe Hill - Heart Shaped Box

Michelle Paver - Dark Matter

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JudgeRulesNutterButter · 17/09/2018 20:57

I’ve just seen SW is doing a web chat about the stage adaptation, so that must look like a very obvious suggestion Blush

Um....

The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes. Might be a bit more thriller than horror, I’m never sure of the line, but it’s really good.

LeftRightCentre · 17/09/2018 21:05

'Last Days' and 'The Ritual' by Adam Nevill. Also 'House of Fear', which is an anthology.

littlepotatoes · 17/09/2018 21:18

Thanks all, will have a look on the kindle app

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Dakinis · 17/09/2018 21:27

The Girl with all the Gifts by M.R Carey - v original.

robynadair · 17/09/2018 21:48

Anything by M R James, although they are usually classified as ghost stories, I think they are more psychological type horror stories. Although written 80 odd years ago they still read well.

spidereye · 17/09/2018 23:05

Jonathan Aycliffe writes excellent ghost stories. Adam Neville is good but not for the faint hearted

JumpedOverTheMoon · 17/09/2018 23:10

Secret companions. Was one recommended by Zoe ball on her show. I honestly finished it in 2 days, couldn't put it down!

aaahhhBump · 17/09/2018 23:13

Black hill Farm by Tim O'Rourke. Still a bit haunted by it.

EnthusiasmIsDisturbed · 17/09/2018 23:20

Already been mentioned Dark Matter by Michelle Paver

It really got to me very atmospheric

HelenaDove · 18/09/2018 03:11

The Mistletoe Bride and Other Haunting Tales by Kate Mosse

sportinguista · 08/10/2018 20:48

Anything by John Avidje Lindquist, all seriously good and spooky, he wrote 'Let the Right One In' but his others are very good.

BrambleandCuthbert · 08/10/2018 20:55

The Elementals by Michael McDowell. Southern (US) gothic at its best - imo. And definitely spooky rather than gory. You might never look at a sand dune or even a beach holiday in the same way.

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