One that stands out is 'A Darker Shade of Magic' by V.E. Schwab. There are characters who operate in the shadows like assassins and there are some gory moments in the different Londons. 'Mistborn: The Final Empire' by Brandon Sanderson has a group that could be considered as assassin - like and the battles are often gory. Also, 'The Broken Earth Trilogy' by N.K. Jemisin has some scenes where characters use their powers in a rather violent and gory way which is somewhat related to the assassin concept.
One great gory assassin novel is 'The Blade Itself' by Joe Abercrombie. It has some intense and bloody assassin - related scenes that add to the gritty atmosphere of the story. Another is 'The Way of Shadows' by Brent Weeks. The assassin in this book gets involved in some very gory and dangerous situations that keep readers on the edge of their seats. And 'Red Sister' by Mark Lawrence also features a strong assassin - like character and has some fairly gory moments in the battles and confrontations.
Sure. 'Pet Sematary' by Stephen King is quite gory. It has some very dark and disturbing moments, especially when it comes to the resurrected beings. The idea of death being defied in such a gory and unnatural way is what makes this novel so horrifying.
Sure. 'The Haunting of Hill House' by Shirley Jackson is a great choice. It focuses more on psychological horror rather than gore. The eerie atmosphere of the haunted house and the psychological turmoil of the characters create a truly spooky experience.
Sure. 'Uzumaki' is a must - read. It's a Japanese horror graphic novel that focuses on the concept of spirals. The way it builds up the horror and then shows the gory results is truly amazing. For example, the strange transformations and violent deaths related to the spirals are both disturbing and gory. Another great one is 'The Walking Dead'. The constant threat of zombies means there are a lot of gory scenes as survivors fight for their lives. Heads being bashed in, bodies being torn apart, it's all there. And 'Crossed' is also really gory. It shows a world where a virus has made people extremely violent and the things they do to each other are just horrific and gory.
Sure. 'The Backrooms' is a great one. It's about getting lost in an endless maze of yellow - tinted rooms. It's more about the sense of being trapped and the eerie, unending nature of the place rather than gore. Another is 'Candle Cove'. It focuses on a strange, disturbing children's show that only a few remember. It has a very creepy atmosphere without relying on excessive gore.
Well, 'Pet Sematary' by Stephen King also falls into the gory horror category. The idea of the dead coming back in a not - so - pleasant way is really gory. And then there's 'The Exorcist'. The possession scenes and the physical manifestations of the demon are quite gory and terrifying.
One of the best is 'The Shining' by Stephen King. It has some really gory and disturbing scenes that add to the overall horror atmosphere. The isolation of the hotel and the descent into madness of the main character are intensified by the gory elements.
Sure. 'The Kill Artist' by Daniel Silva is a top pick. It centers around Gabriel Allon, an art restorer and assassin for the Israeli secret service. His dual identity makes for a really interesting story. Another is 'Zero History' by William Gibson, which has elements of modern - day assassins in a high - tech, somewhat dystopian world.
Sure. 'American Assassin' by Vince Flynn is a great choice. It follows Mitch Rapp as he becomes an assassin in the fight against terrorism. It's full of high - octane action scenes and shows the psychological aspects of being an assassin.
Sure. 'Throne of Glass' by Sarah J. Maas is a great one. The main character Celaena Sardothien is a skilled assassin. 'Nevernight' by Jay Kristoff is also excellent. It follows the story of Mia Corvere, an assassin - in - training in a dark and dangerous world. And 'The Dark Tower' series by Stephen King has elements related to assassins at times.