Discounted for February 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 February—but don’t wait if something catches your eye!

These deals expire at the end of the month.

Haunted History of Kalamazoo

Haunted History of Kalamazoo

By Nicole Bray, Robert DuShane

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On Sale $

2.99

$17.99

Kalamazoo’s violent history has left behind a legacy of restless spirits and enduring local legends. Investigators Bray and DuShane explore these hauntings, documenting everything from the tortured figures at Asylum Lake Preserve to the famous ghost of the Civic Auditorium. 

By gathering accounts from residents and historical lore, this collection offers a fascinating look at the apparitions reported throughout the town's most prominent landmarks. It serves as a detailed guide for readers interested in the intersection of Michigan history and the paranormal.

The Mystery Chronicles

The Mystery Chronicles

By Joe Nickell

On Sale $

2.99

$17.99

Renowned investigator Joe Nickell applies three decades of scientific scrutiny to the world's most baffling enigmas in this comprehensive paranormal casebook. From the Shroud of Turin to the "Mothman" legend, Nickell travels the globe—often undercover—to separate fact from fiction using a rigorous, hands-on approach. 

Featuring a foreword by James Randi, this collection examines more than three dozen high-profile mysteries involving famous psychics, fabled monsters, and spiritual icons. It is an essential read for those intrigued by phenomena that defy easy explanation.

Fatal Bargain

Fatal Bargain

By Caroline B. Cooney

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1.99

$9.99

What starts as a thrill-seeking party in an abandoned mansion’s attic quickly turns into a desperate fight for survival for six friends. As shadows detach from the walls and a terrifying presence makes itself known, the group realizes they are trapped by a predator that has waited lifetimes for this moment. 

In this chilling conclusion to Caroline B. Cooney’s Vampire’s Promise trilogy, the stakes are impossibly high: the vampire will let five friends go, but only if they choose one to leave behind. It is a haunting psychological thriller that explores the breaking point of friendship and the price of escape.

Accused

Accused

By Amber Hunt, Amanda Rossmann

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2.99

$17.99

Forty years after the brutal 1978 murder of Elizabeth Andes, two investigative reporters reopen a case that police once considered an open-and-shut tragedy. While her boyfriend was quickly charged and later acquitted by two separate juries, law enforcement's refusal to look beyond their initial suspect left the real killer at large and the case frozen in time. 

Adapted from the transcripts of a popular true-crime podcast, this account exposes the overlooked leads and systemic failures that allowed a violent crime to go unsolved for decades. 

The World's Most Haunted Places

The World's Most Haunted Places

By Jeff Belanger

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2.99

$17.99

Jeff Belanger takes readers on a global expedition to investigate the chilling intersection of tragic history and the supernatural. By blending objective research with firsthand accounts from psychics and ghost hunters, this collection explores the restless spirits tethered to world-famous libraries, prisons, and monuments. 

From the shadows of Europe to landmarks across North and South America, the book serves as both an educational history and a compelling travelogue of the macabre. It is an essential guide for anyone curious about the legends that linger where the past has left its most violent marks.

Without a Trace

Without a Trace

By Marion Collins

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2.99

$17.99

The discovery of a dismembered body in Galveston, Texas, led investigators to a suspect living under an assumed identity in a modest apartment. The investigation took a shocking turn when the man was revealed to be Robert Durst, the multimillionaire heir to a New York real estate empire. 

This gripping account traces Durst’s descent from a powerful businessman to a fugitive, while exploring his ties to a missing wife and an unsolved murder. It is a chilling examination of wealth, madness, and a man who managed to evade justice for decades.

Tarot

Tarot

By Leanna Greenaway

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2.99

$15.99

Mastering the ancient art of divination becomes an accessible reality with this streamlined guide designed specifically for the modern seeker. This book provides clear, 21st-century meanings for all 78 cards in a standard deck. 

Readers are introduced to the foundational Celtic Cross spread, gaining the confidence to perform readings immediately while building a bridge to more advanced study. It is the ideal entry point for anyone looking to translate the mystery of the tarot into plain, actionable insight.

The Devil's Engine: Hellwalkers

The Devil's Engine: Hellwalkers

By Alexander Gordon Smith

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2.99

$17.99

In the pulse-pounding conclusion to the Devil’s Engine trilogy, Marlow and Pan find themselves trapped in the depths of the underworld with eternity hanging in the balance. Desperate to save Pan, Marlow strikes a final, precarious bargain for their freedom, only to realize that the ultimate enemy never truly lets go. 

As demonic legions spill into the streets of the human world, the powerless Hellraisers must rely on grit and hope to stand against the apocalypse. A high-stakes finale where the cost of a wish has never been higher and the war for humanity's soul reaches its breaking point.

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