

Kyo is a boy saved by Mustah, a Bamboo (vampire), who takes him in when Kyp is orphaned. It has an inventive take on the concept of vampires that goes quite significantly beyond the normal tropes.Ī Small Charred Face is divided into three sections, all of which function as a separate story within a larger narrative.

Some amazing horror and paranormal literature comes out of Japan, and A Small Charred Face deserves a place as one of the best vampire books. A Small Charred Face – Kazuki Sakuraba A Small Charred Face Diana forms an alliance with Matthew Clairmont, a vampire geneticist, and sets out to break the spell.Ģ. But in the library she finds a manuscript that helps her accidentally set a horde of demons, witches and vampires on the library, all looking for the manuscript that has been a much desired treasure. And whilst the show is a lot of things, Harkness’ books are also a fun and entertaining read.ĭiana Bishop is a scholar descended from witches, who would rather have nothing to do with magic. Thanks to the recent television series, A Discovery Of Witches has been enjoying a newfound popularity.

A Discovery Of Witches – Deborah Harkness A Discovery Of Witches Let The Right One In – John Ajvide Lindqvistġ. The Coldest Girl In Cold Town – Holly Black A Discovery Of Witches – Deborah Harkness Horror novels by Black authors like Tananarive Due and Victor LaValle blend genre and the reality of race in the U.S., much like the HBO show Lovecraft Country.Īs if you're entering a haunted house, you never know what you'll find within the pages of these books. Thrillers like You by Carolyn Kepnes, are terrifying because they're grounded in human evil, not fantasy. Of course, not all horror stories are magical. Within the pages of these scary books, get ready for appearances from ghosts, vampires, witches, and one-of-a-kind supernatural creatures, like Pennywise the Dancing Clown in IT. Below, we've gathered a few of the best horror books of all time, from new releases like Silvia Moreno-Garcia's Mexican Gothicto Stephen King classics (which we limited to two). But if it's sustained terror you're looking for, nothing compares to a horror novel.

Whether you're looking for a haunting short story to tell in the dark or picks for a spooky movie marathon, we've got you covered. As Halloween approaches, gather 'round for scary stories-in all their forms.
