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Originally Posted by mungojerrie
this isn't a horror book, but it's a story i came across in various books over the years, so i fanally found it, read it, and fell in love. watership down by richard adams.
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The book is pretty horrific, in it's own way. Definitely memorable and a true classic.
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The last book that scared the
hell out of me was
The Shining, by Stephen King.
I also know that it was mentioned earlier, but I definitely recommend
The Ruins.
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Originally Posted by Doc Faustus
Zombie by Joyce Carol Oates
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That was definitely a fantastic little read.
I also recommend...
- Salem's Lot by Stephen King - Easy and guiltfree vampire read.
- The Mist by Stephen King - Quick read and significantly better than the movie.
- Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood - Not horror per se, but an absolutely brilliant bleak post-apocalyptic story. Brilliantly written and she is now one of my favorite authors.
- The Zombie Survival Guide by Max Brooks - Comical, but well-researched how-to book on fighting zombies. A must for all zombie enthusiasts.
- Devil in the White City by Erik Larson - Slightly higher art historical fiction tale of the horrible serial killings at the Chicago World's Fair. Absolutely amazing writing, but not exactly an easy summer read.
- October Country by Ray Bradbury - Good little collection of creepy short stories. See especially "The Small Assassin."
re:
It - Possibly one of the more overrated books that I have tried to engage myself with. Couldn't get into it. Might have been more interested had I not seen the movie first. Pity.
And I honestly think that every good horror enthusiast should indulge in
Poe as much as possible.