15 Horror Books to Read This Summer

15 Horror Books to Read This Summer

Looking for a way to add some chills to your summer reading list? Look no further than these 15 Horror Books to Read This Summer.

Salem’s Lot

Salem’s Lot

Salem’s Lot, one of Stephen King’s earliest works, is an enthralling read that will keep you hooked from beginning to end.

Those Across the River

Those Across the River

Set in 1935, this eerie tale follows a professor and his wife as they escape a scandal and settle in a family home near a plantation ruins in Georgia.

The Ruins

The Ruins

Scott Smith’s novel takes readers on a thrilling journey with a group of carefree adventurers exploring the jungles of Mexico.

The Haunting of Hill House

The Haunting of Hill House

This is yet another spine-chilling horror book that has been adapted into a popular movie and a successful Netflix series.

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It’s no shock that Stephen King appears multiple times on this list of the best horror books since he’s widely regarded as the master of horror.

The House Across the Lake

The House Across the Lake

This is a horror novel that takes place in a secluded vacation home in Vermont, which is a common and effective setting for this genre.

Lapvona

Lapvona

Are you in the mood for a supernatural read? Look no further than Lapvona’s latest release, which has been praised as one of the best horror books of the year.

The Children on the Hill

The Children on the Hill

In The Children on the Hill, Jennifer McMahon, a bestselling author according to The New York Times, delivers a spine-tingling horror book that will leave readers on edge.

Carrion Comfort

Carrion Comfort

Stephen King, the master of horror, considers Carrion Comfort to be one of the three greatest horror novels of the 20th century.

The Midwich Cuckoos

The Midwich Cuckoos

An alien invasion on Earth is a challenge we could face head-on with all the weapons available to us. However, the sci-fi horror book, The Midwich Cuckoos, introduces a more complicated problem.

We Need to Talk About Kevin

We Need to Talk About Kevin

For those who are parents, considering parenthood, or know a teenager, this novel is sure to send shivers down your spine.

Dawn

Dawn

Octavia E. Butler, a pioneer in the science-fiction genre, introduces her eerie Xenogenesis series with Dawn.

The Hunger

The Hunger

This horror novel presents a reimagining of a true 19th-century mystery surrounding the Donner Party.

Rings

Rings

This spine-chilling Japanese mystery, which inspired an equally terrifying movie, revolves around an enigmatic video that warns viewers of their impending death.

The Only Good Indians

The Only Good Indians

The Only Good Indians opens with the unfortunate demise of hunter Richard “Ricky” Boss Ribs, who met his end after stepping outside to relieve himself.