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The best true crime books you haven’t read—yet.

Visceral, hands-on scares for the blood-thirsty Rams of the zodiac.

What the world needs now is...alien horror novels.

One lucky winner will win SIX books for a taste of a thrilling new era of horror fiction.

These creepy books ramp up the terror with the immersive experience only available in audio.

Join a Lakota leader's riveting quest to exorcise a dangerous ghost in this true story of paranormal conflict.

These short books showcase the diverse range of women writers who captivate the horror genre.

These gory horror tales will have you lunging for the nearest garbage can.

Profound, surreal, and chill-inducing reads from an award-winning author.

These depraved books are intense reads—but their gore and violence are not gratuitous.

Once you know, everything changes.

This spine-chilling page turner will haunt you.

Buckle up for the most twisted flight of your life.

Spiritual and psychedelic terrors for the gentle-hearted scare chasers.

“Horror at its core is the hope that in the end, we can encounter our demons and live to tell the tale.”

You could be the lucky winner of three of Penguin's scariest horror books.

Get a full dose of fright in one sitting.

You won't find these books on mainstream lists—but that doesn't mean they aren't among the best.

Try out these true crime reads before you buy! 

The Lineup's community has terrifying taste—these are your most beloved titles.