Collection: Horror

Which horror books and dark stories are listed?

This collection includes The Wolves in the Walls by Neil Gaiman, The Tangleroot Palace by Marjorie Liu, Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth and Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield. It also contains suspense and dark romance titles, so not every book offers the same kind of unsettling story.

What is The Wolves in the Walls about?

Lucy hears strange noises and believes wolves are living inside her family’s walls. When they emerge, her story takes an unexpected turn. This illustrated book is a different format and reading experience from the adult novels also listed in the collection.

Are all these books supernatural horror?

No. The selection also includes Verity by Colleen Hoover, The Housemaid’s Secret by Freida McFadden and God of Malice by Rina Kent. God of Malice is identified by its author as dark romance, which should not be confused with a supernatural horror novel.

How do you choose an appropriate scary read?

Check the individual genre, intended readership, format and content notes. Compare a picture book, manga volume and adult novel separately rather than relying only on the Horror collection label.