Top 10 horror books for the month of October

It’s October, which means everyone is getting ready and looking forward to Halloween! What better way to celebrate than to read a book that’ll keep you up at 2am? Here are some books worth checking out for the month of October: 

  1. It by Stephen King

This horror novel follows the experiences of seven children being stalked and preyed by a supernatural being that exploits their fears. By portraying itself as a clown, “It” is able to capture younger children - the preferred victims. 

  1. Hannibal Lecter Series by Thomas Harris

This four-part series follows the life of a serial killer and psychologist called Hannibal “The Cannibal” Lecter. 

  1. American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis

Enter the mind of a Manhattan serial killer and businessman from Wall Street. His scattered thinking and ramblings will make you feel you’re losing your own mind. 

  1. The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson

The book is based on a real house, but there is still controversy up to this date whether or not the things really happened. It’s a great ghost story nonetheless. 

  1. We Need To Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver

The book follows the fictional life of Kevin, from a child to teenager, who ends up committing a high school shooting massacre. 

  1. The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty

We’ve all seen the movie, just imagine the book ten times scarier. 

  1. House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski

The only book that gives you the feeling of being claustrophobic. 

  1. Let The Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist

This swedish novel follows the relationship between a young boy and a centuries-old vampire. It’s dark, morose, and creepy in an “overly affectionate” way. 

  1. Piercing by Ryu Murakami

The protagonist decides to take out his issues on a prostitute he captured instead of stabbing his newborn child. This story isn’t very spooky in a supernatural sense, but it’ll make you not want to trust another person again. 

  1. Alone With The Horrors by Ramsey Campbell

A collection of short horror and fantasies stories written by an author who has won four World Fantasy awards and multiple British Fantasy awards.

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