There's also 'The Twisted Ones'. It has a really creepy plot. There are these strange creatures and a lot of psychological horror elements that make it a great horror read from 2019.
One of the 2019 best horror novels is 'Mexican Gothic'. It's set in a spooky location and has a really interesting blend of horror and cultural elements. The story unfolds in a way that keeps you guessing and feeling a bit scared.
Sure. 'The Institute' by Stephen King. It's a great horror novel with a plot that involves a mysterious place and strange happenings to the kids there.
Sure. 'The Exorcist' by William Peter Blatty is a classic. It's based on a true story of demonic possession, and the way it delves into the psychological and spiritual turmoil of the possessed girl and those trying to save her is hair - raising. 'Rosemary's Baby' by Ira Levin is also great. It creates a sense of paranoia as Rosemary slowly realizes that there are sinister forces at work around her pregnancy.
A lesser - known but excellent horror graphic novel is '30 Days of Night'. It's set in a town in Alaska during a month - long polar night, when vampires descend upon the town. The isolation and the vampires' brutality make for a truly terrifying read.
Yes, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' was also a best - selling novel in 2008. It's a mystery - thriller that follows journalist Mikael Blomkvist and the hacker Lisbeth Salander as they investigate a decades - old disappearance. The book was known for its complex plot and strong characters.
Also, 'The Tin Drum' by Günter Grass is a notable German novel. It tells the story of Oskar Matzerath, a boy who decides not to grow up. It uses magical realism to explore German history, especially during the Nazi era.
Sure. 'The City We Became' is one. It's really engaging as it turns New York City into a living, breathing character in the story. There are also elements of a fight against a mysterious and malevolent force that wants to destroy the city's unique identity.
Sure. 'The Satanic Verses' by Salman Rushdie was banned in many countries due to religious controversy. 'Lady Chatterley's Lover' by D. H. Lawrence was banned for its sexual content at the time. And 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' was once banned in some places as some people thought it was too absurd and might corrupt children's minds.
Definitely 'Dracula' with its iconic vampire figure. 'Frankenstein' is a classic in horror literature. It makes you think about the limits of science. Also, 'The Yellow Wallpaper' by Charlotte Perkins Gilman can be considered a Victorian horror story. It shows the mental breakdown of the protagonist in a very disturbing way.
Sure. 'The Turn of the Screw' by Henry James is a great horror novel. Then there's 'Carmilla' which is an early vampire story. Also, 'House of Leaves' is a very unique and disturbing horror novel.
Sure. 'The Hunger' by Alma Katsu. It's a horror novel that reimagines the Donner Party's ill - fated journey with a supernatural twist. Another one is 'The Silent Companions' by Laura Purcell. It has a creepy, historical setting and the idea of these silent, menacing companions is really spooky.
Sure. 'American Psycho' by Bret Easton Ellis. It's a disturbing look into the mind of a serial killer. The detailed and often grotesque descriptions of his crimes make it a very chilling read.