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Explore the latest and scariest in horror and true crime books. From fresh releases to historical horrors, we've got the latest and greatest in terrifying books.
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Charles Stuart Murdered His Pregnant Wife—and Blamed it on a Black Man
Read an excerpt of Deadly Greed, the despicable full story behind HBO's Murder in Boston.
It's Like This Place is Alive: A Look at Some of the Most Memorable Settings in Horror Fiction
If these walls could talk…
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Ray Bradbury's Spookiest Short Stories and Novels—With Creepy Quotes
Experience the macabre magic of Ray Bradbury.
Beyond "Happily Ever After": 11 Dark Fairy Tale Books for Adults
A poisoned apple is the least of these characters' worries.
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The Tragic True Story of Lois Duncan, the Queen of Teen Suspense
An iconic teen suspense author experiences a living nightmare.
These 11 Books Deliver Chillingly True Ghost Stories
Sometimes reality is the most haunting tale of all.
4 Terrifying New Releases from Indie and Small Presses This January
Start 2024 off right with these chilling new reads.
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A Year of Terror: Take a Look Back at the Best Indie Horror Books of 2023
From folklore frights to creepy collections, we've had 12 months of screams.
Alluring Books on Occultism for Curious Modern Mystics
The secret and arcane world just beyond our own…
The Heart of Horror: How Indie Publishing Keeps the Genre Alive
Smaller presses deliver bigger screams.
10 Books Like Scream for Those Who Like Their Horror Outrageous and Iconic
“Books don’t create psychos. Books make psychos more creative!”
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From the Haunted Stacks: 2023 Horror Book Highlights
A detailed look at 2023's wide range of horror fiction, from the "library world's horror maven."
This Imaginary Friend Didn't Come to Play
A father must protect his twin daughters from a shadowy, malevolent force in Let Him In.
2023's Most Terrifying Horror, True Crime, and Paranormal Bestsellers
The Lineup's community has chilling taste—these were our most beloved titles in 2023.
Old-School Horror Zines Rise From the Dead with Book Worms Horror
This nostalgic form of expression will worm its way into your heart.
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15 Brutally Honest Horror Novels About Motherhood by Women
The subversive nature of motherhood horror.
A Mesmerizing Collection of Short Dark Fantasy Stories by Amanda Downum
Enjoy an excerpt from this World Fantasy Award finalist.
