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

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

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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 August—but don’t wait if something catches your eye!

These deals expire at the end of the month.

The Key to Tarot: From Suits to Symbolism

The Key to Tarot: From Suits to Symbolism

By Sarah Bartlett

On Sale $

2.99

Perfect for beginners and experienced Tarot fans, The Key to Tarot gives an overview of all of the essential information about the art of Tarot. Learn important background information and participate in fun and simple lessons to develop your skills and unlock your mystical potential. 

With this guide, you will be reading and interpreting the 78 cards of a Tarot deck in no time!

Folklore in the United States and Canada

Folklore in the United States and Canada

By Patricia Sawin, Rosemary Levy Zumwalt

On Sale $

2.99

This book provides a detailed overview of the history and development of graduate folklore programs in the United States and Canada. Drawing on archive, oral histories, and personal experience, the contributors in this volume move chronologically through all folklore studies programs. 

Folklore in the United States and Canada is the definite guide to the key figures, events, accomplishments and challenges in the history of folklore studies. 

Ghost Hunting for Beginners

Ghost Hunting for Beginners

By Rich Newman

On Sale $

2.99

Professional ghost hunter Rich Newman guides readers through all of the necessary essentials for conducting a successful paranormal investigation. Learn what ghosts are, why hauntings occur, the types of supernatural phenomena, and how to responsibly conduct an investigation. 

Perfect for fans of ghost hunting TV shows and literature who are ready to get up and give it a try themselves!

The Complete Book of Spells

The Complete Book of Spells

By Deborah Lipp

On Sale $

2.99

This Wiccan spell book will allow you to unlock your spell-casting potential by guiding you through the full range of spells for every one of life's important moments. 

This book provides an overview of the history of Wicca and a collection of easy-to-follow, yet very powerful, spells for every situation, as well as traditional spells for celebrating Wiccan holidays and seasons. Bring magic and balance to every day of your life!

Llewellyn's Truth About Psychic Powers

Llewellyn's Truth About Psychic Powers

By Donald Michael Kraig

On Sale $

1.99

Discover the powerful reality of psychic phenomena. The Truth About Psychic Powers provides all of the facts about psychic powers in a straightforward and objective way.

Written by a leading expert in the field, this book covers psychic development, hypnosis, witchcraft, astrology, auras, past life regressions, and cults. 

A Date with Death

A Date with Death

By Michele R. McPhee

On Sale $

2.99

The true story of the murder of beautiful masseuse Julissa Brisman in a luxury hotel room in 2009. Police followed the digital trail of Brisman's craigslist advertisements to 22-year-old medical student Philip Markoff. 

When the police entered Markoff's home, they found a gun, handcuffs, prepaid cellphones, and other evidence. Then they found a stash of women's undergarments which hinted at the extent of Markoff's crimes…

Fallen Angels

Fallen Angels

By Robert Masello

On Sale $

1.99

This volume contains the stories of the most infamous denizens of the Underworld, starting with Lucifer, the first fallen angel to challenge God, to the legions of demons and fiends who continue to haunt the world. 

Discover how these victims of temptation and sin who fell from grace and embraced darkness have shown up in myths, art, and literature throughout history.

Strange Electromagnetic Dimensions

Strange Electromagnetic Dimensions

By Louis Proud

On Sale $

2.99

Author Louis Proud shows how all things on Earth are connected by a vast electromagnetic web, a natural phenomenon with supernatural consequences. He discusses ESP, poltergeists, psychokinesis, UFOs, and other paranormal occurrences from an electromagnetic viewpoint. 

Proud also explores how the artificial energies we have introduced into the environment through widespread electricity have changed the way we experience the supernatural.

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