Each year, our social media feeds are filled with news of the latest books in horror, true crime, and paranormal.
So many chilling new books come out each year—and our TBRs are often stacked with delectable spooky books by the latest emerging authors. We truly are in a golden age of horror fiction.
But sometimes we're in the mood for something older—books that have stood the test of time.
These are the classics that are the most disturbing. They’re strange and unnerving in uncanny ways—often calling us back to something old and ancient and unsettling.
Every month, we’re bringing you a selection of free ebooks to read that are perfect for lovers of all things spooky, mysterious, gruesome, strange, and macabre.
The Rib from Which I Remake the World
In the shadow of World War II, the barren streets of Litchfield, Arkansas, are even quieter than usual, leaving hotel detective George "Jojo" Walker with too much time to wrestle with his personal demons. But when a traveling picture show arrives, a midnight screening unleashes a surreal carnival of dark magic, madness, and murder that threatens to consume the entire town. As Jojo's waking nightmares begin to blur with reality, he must confront a painful past and terrifying truths about himself.
Blackthorn Wood
Former deputy head teacher Cassie Clifton knows every workplace has its dark corners, where the power-hungry lurk and resentment festers. After enduring workplace bullying and a staff party that turned violent, she hasn't left home in more than two years. With her husband Freddy's support and therapy, Cassie begins taking her first tentative steps back into the world. But the threat hasn't disappeared, and when she uncovers the malevolent machinations still surrounding her, she must confront her fears head-on.
The Plague Road
It's 1665, and the Black Death has London in its grip. For a mysterious killer, the plague offers the perfect cover to hide a murder among the countless dead, until one body is discovered with a knife in its back. When the victim is revealed to be carrying a letter from the Duke of York to the French ambassador, lawyer John Grey is tasked with recovering the missing document. As he navigates plague-ravaged England, Grey uncovers an explosive conspiracy and realizes someone is willing to kill again to keep its secrets buried.
The Evil That Men Do
Under the stern eye of manager Pierre Chambrun, New York's luxurious Beaumont Hotel runs with clockwork precision, its impeccable service renowned throughout the city. But everything changes when jet-set queen Doris Standing checks in with her glamorous entourage. They delight in exposing the real or imagined misdeeds of the rich and powerful, turning scandal into sport. As Chambrun and press man Mark Haskell watch her every move, they know one thing for certain: wherever Doris Standing goes, reputations are destroyed, and good men fall.
