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:
- 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.
- Hannibal Lecter Series by Thomas Harris
This four-part series follows the life of a serial killer and psychologist called Hannibal “The Cannibal” Lecter.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty
We’ve all seen the movie, just imagine the book ten times scarier.
- House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski
The only book that gives you the feeling of being claustrophobic.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.