Discounted for May 2026: 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 May—but don’t wait if something catches your eye!

These deals expire at the end of the month.

When the Husband is the Suspect

When the Husband is the Suspect

By F. Lee Bailey

On Sale $

2.99

$17.99

From Jeffrey McDonald, the subject of the bestselling Fatal Vision, to O.J. Simpson, the former pro football player who miraculously got off scot free, this guide covers the most famous homicidal husband cases of recent times. 

Described by the Chicago Sun-Times as “one bloody roll call of botched crime scenes, outlandish alibis, and celebrity trials,” the book considers that, although many were found guilty, being a suspect doesn’t always mean they did the crime…

The Horned God of the Witches

The Horned God of the Witches

By Jason Mankey

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On Sale $

3.99

$25.99

The Horned God has deep spiritual roots and has been honored throughout time in its various forms—from Pan to the Green Man. 

With techniques of calling on the divine, whether intrigued by the deity’s ties to nature, sex, fertility, passion, or rebirth, this hands-on guide will support the transformation you’re seeking. 

Don't Stay Up Late

Don't Stay Up Late

By R. L. Stine

On Sale $

3.99

$23.99

Lisa Brooks is living in a nightmare. Drawn into hallucinations, from the accident that landed her in the hospital for weeks, she’s looking for a way to take her mind off things.

That’s when she decides to babysit her neighbor’s son. But, just as Lisa takes the reins of her life, the murders start. One by one, her friends are being killed—and Lisa must do all she can to put a stop to it. 

Bluenose Ghosts

Bluenose Ghosts

By Helen Creighton

On Sale $

2.99

$17.99

From an award-winning Canadian folklorist, get to know the haunted, supernatural, and downright terrifying history of Nova Scotia. 

Many of these mysteries, told from personal experiences of everyday people, remain unexplained. Get ready to sleep with the lights on…

Haunted Plano, Texas

Haunted Plano, Texas

By Mary Jacobs

On Sale $

2.99

$17.99

There is more to Plano, Texas, than meets the eye—that is, in the spiritual realm. 

From urban legends like the Goat Man and Ranch 111, to apparitions like the harmless Giggling Ghost or the more sinister The Witch Lady of Plano, get ready to be spooked. 

The Marbury Lens

The Marbury Lens

By Andrew Smith

On Sale $

2.99

$17.99

“Mixing a trauma reckoning with dark, apocalyptic fantasy,” this psychological thriller follows a boy named Jack, who is increasingly unsure of his reality (Booklist, starred review). Handed a pair of glasses by a stranger, he’s able to see another world called Marbury.

There, he’s tasked with protecting two young boys, while war rips through the land. Meanwhile, he’s beginning to fall in love with an English girl—but how does he tell her he’s losing his mind?

Two Truths and a Lie

Two Truths and a Lie

By Katrina Kittle

On Sale $

2.99

$17.99

Dair Canard has built her life on lies. No one can know the truth—least of all her husband, Peyton. 

But when her best friend is killed, she’ll have to navigate a lie that threatens to bring it all tumbling down. 

Real Magic

Real Magic

By Isaac Bonewits

On Sale $

3.99

$23.99

Both “scholarly and readable,” Real Magic is a classic guide in occultism from a founder of the modern pagan movement (San Francisco Chronicle). 

Exploring everything from the basics of magic to the natural laws of the world, readers will build a foundation in all things occult. 

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