100 Best Horror Novels of All Time
Explore the darkest corners of literature with this curated list of the 100 best horror novels that will keep you up at night.
Anna Dressed in Blood
Cas Lowood hunts the dead, but when he encounters the beautiful and deadly ghost Anna, he finds himself drawn into her tragic past and curse…
Those Across the River
A failed academic and his wife move to a seemingly idyllic Georgia town, only to uncover a chilling secret that demands a terrifying sacrifi…
The Last Werewolf
Jacob Marlowe, the last werewolf, counts down to suicide until a murder and a chance encounter pull him back into a desperate quest for life…
The Croning
Donald Miller's charmed life unravels as he uncovers dark secrets about his family and stumbles upon the terrifying truth of The Croning.
The Drowning Girl
Imp, a schizophrenic woman, navigates a world where mythological creatures blur the line between hallucination and reality, leaving her to q…
Fiend
In a world overrun by zombies, a meth-addicted man sees a chance to redeem himself and win back his lost love, but is salvation just another…
Frankenstein in Baghdad
In war-torn Baghdad, a scavenger stitches together a corpse from body parts, only to unleash a monster that feeds on human flesh, blending h…
Hex
In the eerie town of Black Spring, a 17th-century witch with sewn-shut eyes watches the townsfolk, and a group of teenagers unknowingly unle…
Night Film
A journalist delves into the mysterious death of a reclusive filmmaker's daughter, uncovering a web of secrets that blur the line between re…
The Six-Gun Tarot
In the eerie town of Golgotha, Nevada, 1869, an ancient evil stirs in an abandoned mine, threatening the world's dawn. Can the townsfolk unc…
Fever Dream
A chilling blend of love, horror, and a haunting ghost story that blurs the line between reality and nightmare.
The Frangipani Hotel
A haunting collection of stories that blend Vietnamese folklore with the lingering shadows of the Vietnam War, offering a unique exploration…
Maplecroft: The Borden Dispatches
Lizzie Borden, acquitted but still feared, battles an ancient evil that plagues Fall River from the ocean's depths.
The Beauty
In a world where women have vanished, a society of men and boys uncover a mysterious and insidious presence growing from the women's graves,…
The Lesser Dead
In the gritty underbelly of 1978 New York City, a vampire named Joey Peacock navigates a dangerous world where his kind is not the only pred…
Three Moments of an Explosion
A collection of 28 short stories that reimagine a world where nature is the dominant force, leaving humanity on the brink of extinction.
Shutter
Micheline Helsing, a tetrachromat with the ability to see the auras of the undead, battles a deadly curse with her crew of monster hunters. …
Hammers on Bone
A hard-boiled private investigator with a taste for the occult takes on a monstrous stepdad in this chilling horror novella.
Lovecraft Country
A chilling blend of historical fiction and supernatural horror, Lovecraft Country explores racism and family secrets in 1950s America. Join …
Mongrels
A young boy navigates life on the fringes of society, hiding a secret that could change everything: his family are werewolves.
Things We Lost in the Fire
A poignant exploration of love, loss, and the enduring bonds that connect us, set against the backdrop of a world on the brink of collapse.
Meddling Kids
A nostalgic and subversive trip through horror and friendship, with sly nods to H. P. Lovecraft and pop culture, perfect for fans of It and …
The definition of scary varies from person to person, but what unites all lovers of horror is the thrill that these novels inspire. From ghosts and haunted houses to serial killers and cosmic horrors, this list delves into the most chilling and terrifying stories ever written. Whether you're a fan of classic gothic tales, modern psychological thrillers, or supernatural mysteries, there's something here to send shivers down your spine. Each book on this list has been carefully selected for its ability to evoke fear, suspense, and a deep sense of unease. From Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to modern masterpieces like Joe Hill's NOS4A2, these novels represent the best of the horror genre. So, if you're ready to face your fears and dive into the darkest recesses of the human imagination, this list is the perfect place to start. Happy reading!