9 Frightening Novels for Horror Lovers

Do you enjoy getting hooked on a book that is so scary you have to lock the doors and don’t want to turn the lights out? Us too. That’s why we’ve put together this list of spine-chilling reads. Some are classics, some are new. All are terrifying. Read on at your own peril…

The Shadow Man by Helen Fields

The Shadow Man is Helen Fields’ latest heart-pounding book, perfect for fans of Cara Hunter and Stuart MacBride. Three people are locked in a flat with the shadow man, and he won’t let them go. Is it a nightmare or is he real?

If it Bleeds by Stephen King

There are so many books we could include from the King of Horror – IT, The Shining, Carrie, to name only a few – but If it Bleeds has it all. A collection of four uniquely thrilling stories, including the standalone sequel to The Outsider. If you haven’t ventured into Stephen King territory before this book is the perfect place to start.

The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

First published in 1959, Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House has been hailed as a perfect work of unnerving terror and one of the best literary ghost stories published in the 20th century. It has also inspired several adaptations including a popular Netflix series.

The Turn of the Screw by Henry James

When the classic American writer Henry James turned his hand to the supernatural he produced an eerie and menacing ghost story that is still just as scary today.

The Shadow Friend by Alex North

From the bestselling author of The Whisper Man, The Shadow Friend is a gripping, moving, and brilliantly creepy psychological thriller. Warning: It’s also insanely addictive.

The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris

Thomas Harris’ horrific story of a cannibalistic psychopath and an FBI agent is a masterpiece of suspense and horror.

Coraline by Neil Gaiman

Coraline was originally released in an adult edition as well as a children’s one, and there’s a good chance it will scare you just as much as it will scare the kids.

The Suicide House by Charlie Donlea

From the bestselling author of The Girl Who Was Taken and Don’t Believe It comes a riveting twister of a thriller featuring enigmatic cold case expert Rory Moore and famed profiler Lane Phillips. We couldn’t put this down!

Dracula by Bram Stoker

Why not sink your teeth into this classic? Bram Stoker created a masterpiece that probes into human identity, sanity, and the dark corners of Victorian sexuality and desire.