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 History of Spiritualism
From the creator of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle turned his final literary efforts to becoming a passionate spokesperson for Modern Spiritualism.
The History of Spiritualism acts as a comprehensive historical document, tracing the evolution of spiritualist thought through the early 20th century, profiling key figures like William Crookes and D. D. Home. It gives readers a direct, in-depth look at a fascinating cultural movement that captivated the post-WWI world.
This book remains a compelling read today not just as history, but as a crucial piece of Doyle's own psychological journey. It provides the candid, unfiltered perspective of a literary giant dedicated to the paranormal.
For anyone interested in the complex mind of a literary master or exploring the boundary between belief and reason, this final effort is an essential, eye-opening resource.
Phineas Redux
Disillusioned former MP Phineas Finn attempts a crucial political comeback, only to be plunged into a crisis far deadlier than any parliamentary debate. When his chief rival is found murdered, Phineas becomes the prime suspect, leading to a sensational arrest and a high-stakes trial at the Old Bailey.
This installment in the Palliser series delivers a powerful blend of Victorian high society and gripping political intrigue, proving that the dangerous game of power can quickly turn fatal.
Phineas Redux remains an excellent read for its timeless exploration of scandal, ambition, and moral compromise, showing how even the most upstanding statesman can be destroyed by the very world he seeks to conquer.
The Flying Squad
A brutal smuggling boss, Mark McGill, has turned a bizarre wooden house known as Lady's Stairs into the hidden headquarters for his ruthless operation. But when McGill targets a Scotland Yard detective for murder, the crime escalates into a direct assault on law enforcement.
The police's only hope is the elite, fast-moving unit known as the Flying Squad, who must now navigate a dangerous criminal underworld to clear their colleague’s name.
It’s the ultimate Edgar Wallace thriller: a race against time full of thrilling car chases, fistfights, and infiltration. The Flying Squad is forced to abandon protocol and employ unconventional tactics to expose McGill's conspiracy.
This tense, action-packed battle, where the thin line between police and criminal is constantly blurred, is guaranteed to leave you hooked.
The New Revelation
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was trained in medicine and initially viewed death through a purely skeptical, scientific lens. This philosophical text documents the intriguing, high-stakes moment in the author's life when he began to challenge his own logic.
Through a rigorous personal investigation, Doyle transforms from a skeptic to an unwavering believer in life after death and spirit communication.
The New Revelation offers a unique historical window, detailing the arguments and "evidence" that convinced one of the world's great literary minds to devote his final years to the cause of Spiritualism.
Readers will find its true value in tracing the intellectual crisis of an icon– it’s an unfiltered record of how science and logic battled faith and desire in Doyle's mind.
For anyone interested in the human need for certainty beyond death, this powerful personal statement is an essential text, regardless of your own beliefs.
