Discounted for May 2025: Chilling Horror, True Crime, and Paranormal Books You Don't Want to Miss!

But don't wait—these deals won't last long.

Covers of "Haunted Helena," "Watch Me Die," and "A Beleaguered City" over silhouettes of tree tops.
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Every month, we present a curated list of discount ebooks for fans of all things eerie and unsettling. 

From timeless horror classics to true crime tales that haunt to paranormal stories that defy explanation, these chilling reads have stood the test of time—and will leave you questioning what lurks in the shadows.

Here are eight horror, true crime, and paranormal books on sale for the entire month of May—but don’t wait if something catches your eye!

These deals expire at the end of the month.

The E.T. Chronicles

The E.T. Chronicles

By Rita Louise, Wayne Laliberte

On Sale $

2.99

This thorough examination of ancient myths and legends explores stories of extraterrestrial visitors and their encounters with humankind. This book works chronologically from the dawn of time until the birth of modern civilizations. The result is a reimagined theory of human origins through the words of ancient chroniclers and scribes. 

Busting the Mob

Busting the Mob

By James B Jacobs, Christopher Panarella and Jay Worthington

On Sale $

2.99

How did the mob go from being a strong and wealthy organization, with widespread control of many unions and industries, to having its bosses imprisoned, its profits minimized, and its influence deteriorated? The authors of this book examine the decades-long government attack on organized crime through five cases that were crucial for bringing down the mob. 

Watch Me Die

Watch Me Die

By Bill Kimberlin

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On Sale $

2.99

Psychologist Bill Kimberlin takes readers along as he explores the realities of Ohio's death row. Kimberlin interviewed and dined with death row inmates, observing their lives from their sentencings until their executions. In this truly gripping book, Kimberlin offers an unbiased look and shares the thoughts and feelings of the high-level and violent inmates who came to trust and confide in him. 

Haunted Helena

Haunted Helena

By Ellen Baumler

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On Sale $

2.99

Helena, MT was founded out of the gold rush and brought up with the wealth and struggles of the period. The lawless gold camp left a strong imprint on the town and many restless spirits still lingering in the community. Historian Ellen Baumble invites readers on a tour of the town, as she tells the spooky tales of supernatural experiences throughout the history of Helena.

The Agreement

The Agreement

By Jacqueline Ward

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On Sale $

1.99

Kate can't figure out why her husband Jakes seems to be getting more and more distant. After spying from a local hotel room, Kate discovers some worrying information. 

When she get home, Jake is gone. Instead, Kate is faced with a timer ticking down, an anonymous threat, and a demand for money. Is Jake in trouble? Or is he the trouble?

Llewellyn's Truth About Ritual Magic

Llewellyn's Truth About Ritual Magic

By Donald Tyson

On Sale $

1.99

This book is the perfect guide to help you discover your hidden abilities to create the future. Through this book you will learn how to channel your Higher Self, explore chants, dances, and postures, become familiar with the basic tools you need for your magic, and awaken your own magical perception of the world. 

All the Bells on Earth

All the Bells on Earth

By James P. Blaylock

On Sale $

1.99

A man is moved to climb the tower of St. Anthony's Church to silence its bells. A random victim is engulfed in flames in an alley. And a business man named Walt receives a bizarre glass jar containing a preserved bluebird. 

As Walt tries tries to uncover the mystery of the bird, he finds himself in the center of a battle against real evil, right in the sunny backyards of Orange, California. 

A Beleaguered City

A Beleaguered City

By Margaret Oliphant

On Sale $

2.99

A collection of chilling short fiction from a renowned Victorian Era Scottish author. Margaret Oliphant's tales of the living and the dead, the seen and the unseen, are some of the most exceptional supernatural musings of her time. These dark stories mix subtle themes with outright, pitch-black scares. As relevant today s ever, Oliphant remains a master of supernatural fiction. 

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