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In this section you will find over 3.861 exciting and thrilling books about Horror. At Tales we have all types of good Horror books for each individual to enjoy, whether you want some of the classics, new or children’s horror books. We all need a little scare in our lives, to learn how to deal with the real world and acknowledge the fact that it is indeed okay to be scared. Scary stories also teach kids that Monsters are terrifying, but at the same time they’ll have an understanding of scary situations, and learn how to cope with them. Take a chance and let the mystery begin here.
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  • by Danielle Renino
    £13.99

  • by Samantha Verba
    £17.49

    The moment I stepped foot in this house I knew I was going to die, or maybe I was dying before I got here. I don't know, Mom always said I was a hypochondriac, but this feels different. There's something seriously strange about Harker Drake and finding out the truth will be the death of me. Werewolf, wizard, shapeshifter, heck maybe he's a robot and I'm just overthinking it. I thought he was a vampire, but like, come on, that would be so obvious. At the very least, he's totally annoying and clearly has an attitude problem. I guess I can still leave wraith on the table, but human? Fat chance. How am I supposed to live with him when he clearly doesn't want me here? Classes haven't even started yet, and this school year already bites.

  • by Kiersten White
    £7.99

    Book four in the tragic series about the Sinister-Winterbottom twins, who must solve one wretched mystery after the next, brought to you by #1 New York Times bestselling author KIERSTEN WHITE. The electrifying penultimate adventure finds the Sinister-Winterbottoms at the manor of Mr. Frank and Dr. Stein!After escaping from Edgaren’t and Dr. Jay, the Sinister-Winterbottoms and their friends arrive at Stein Manor Science Camp. They all work together to distract the friendly teenage camp director so they can explore and look for clues about where their parents might be.Meanwhile, Theo and Alexander settle on a daring plan. They know exactly where Edgaren’t is going to be: coming for them, and the books. This time, they’ll be ready. This time, they’ll get answers. And this time, they won’t trust the adult in charge, which is easy enough when it’s enormous, lurking, unfriendly Mr. Frank. But as they get closer to opening the books and their parents’ histories, an unexpected foe is watching everything they do. . . .Fake volcanoes! Real sea caves! Strangely modified frogs! Startling betrayal! And a lightning-struck manor! all combine for the electrifying penultimate Sinister Summer adventure.

  • by Sumit Jena
    £10.49

  • by David Clark
    £12.49

  • by Hermione Redshaw
    £6.49

    Quick! Things have gone wrong - very wrong... You''re facing the rise of the mummies and you don''t know where to turn... Game over.Don''t let this be you.Be prepared. Read this life-saving book and be ready for whatever comes your way... or else.

  • by Hermione Redshaw
    £6.49

    Quick! Things have gone wrong - very wrong... You''re facing the night of the zombies and you don''t know where to turn... Game over.Don''t let this be you.Be prepared. Read this life-saving book and be ready for whatever comes your way... or else.

  • by Pradeep Singh
    £11.49

  • by Kc Chambert, In Churl Yo & Jason Henderson
    £8.99

  • by M. Anders
    £8.49

    When eleven-year-old Theo goes to stay with his grandparents during the summer break, he's sure it's going to be a long, boring six weeks. After all, what's there to do in a town so small everyone knows his name before he even gets there?Then Theo meets Bay and Jilly, two kids who love monster movies...right before the movie cuts out and something howls inside the theater!Theo wants to help his new friends investigate, but investigating means breaking the biggest rule in Deadwood Hollow: Never go out at night.

  • by John Sazaklis
    £6.49

    Shane loves museums, but his younger brother thinks they are boring. However, when the new Egyptian exhibit comes to life and a mummy gives chase, it's not boring any more! Can this scary situation be quickly wrapped up?

  • by John Sazaklis
    £6.49

    A fun fishing trip quickly turns scary when a terrifying sea monster appears! Cousins Hunter and Leo try to fight this creepy creature, but they aren't having much luck. Is there anyone, or anything, that can save them or will they be lost at sea forever?

  • by Dan Smith
    £7.99

    Will anyone believe what's going on at Hilltop House ...?When Pete, Krish and Nancy read a story in the local paper about missing sheep and weird gunk found in a field near Hilltop House, they're sure there's a mystery to be investigated. The research farm at Hilltop is working on the creation of new bio-fuels, but when a storm knocks out the power in the local area and something escapes from the farm, it's clear that the research has gone horribly wrong  ...Can the brave trio save their village from a truly terrifying threat?

  • by Gitte Tamar
    £12.99 - 16.99

  • by Boris Bacic
    £14.49

    Lost in the woods, nowhere to run. What would you bargain to get back home? This young reader chapter book leads you on a chilling adventure through a mysterious forest. Zara and Will have been warned to stay away from the woods near their house for years. The evil witch lives there. And she will steal more from Will and Zara than any little kid should have to give.Written by renowned horror author Boris Bacic and illustrated by Natasha Williams from DAZED Designs, this children's book will make readers of all ages fall in love, in a chillingly good way.

  • by Roberts
    £12.99

    Inside the pages of this book await stories of some of your favorite holidays. Only these aren't your average "spending time with grandma and grandpa" stories. No, my friends, these stories are a bit...different. You will find ghosts, mythical creatures, and a video game that, once you start playing, you better win if you have any hopes of seeing your family again. You see, my friends, these stories have bite. I would suggest leaving the lights on for this one.This anthology reminds us how important personal connections can be and how they can become a big part of our youths. Each story offers up the right elements to keep you engaged and on the edge of your seats, waiting to see what happens next. By the time you finish Holiday Horrors, you will find yourself wanting more." - JM Van Horn, Secretary of The Great Lakes Horror Writers Association"Quick and creepy. Each story quickly draws you in and makes for a fast read. The stories are just creepy enough that you may want to keep the lights on!" - Emily Todd, Teacher, 3rd Grade

  • by Fibbs
    £10.99

    A fun picture book with monsters in a family.

  • by Patrick T. Fibbs
    £15.49

    A loner teen girl and a nightmare find each other and try to save the world.

  • by Lee Thomas
    £7.99

    Wolfboy Jack and The Scissors of Doom is a story about bravery, being scared, and facing your fears head-on. Set in the quirky, monster-filled world first seen in 2019's Molly and the Bog Sprogs.

  • by Tevin Hansen
    £13.49 - 21.49

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    by Sue Wallman
    £7.99

  • by Christian Burch
    £7.99

  • by Peter L. Harmon
    £16.49

  • by Kathryn Louise Wood
    £17.49

  • by Tabatha Shipley
    £12.99 - 18.99

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    by Cyn Balog
    £7.99

    Brace yourself for the unexpected in this chilling novel that will thrill suspense and horror readers alike! Willow can't remember what landed her in captivity, but she'll do anything to survive.

The Horror Genre
Horror is a cultural genre that is meant to scare, shock and repulse its audience. An important thing to remember about this type of genre is that it elicits a dreadful sense in the reader through frightening and terrifying themes, situations and descriptive images. When we read a horror book, everything is important, such as the storyline, characters and the whole atmosphere. It is meant to provoke and shock the reader with its exploration of the unknown. The depreciating value that horror has, will help us understand why something is indeed scary. Look at it this way, once you see the monster come into the light, and you see it for what it truly is, it will help you to be less afraid. This genre also has several sub-genres, some of them consist of; Gothic, Science fiction, Survival, Occult, Dark fantasy, Paranormal, etc. Each has its own distinct characteristics. 

Classic Horror books
If we think about some of the popular classic horror books, the first author that will pop up is most likely the gothic writer Edgar Allan Poe. The gothic novel is a subgenre under horror that specifically has a focus on death, originated in the 18th century and is mastered by him. In the 19th and 20th century the horror writers focused on something completely different, such as tales involving occult ideas, and the popular books Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and Dracula by Bram Stoker came into the picture and still kept their relevance today. Frankenstein is a classic story about a scientist who accidentally creates a monster when his experiment goes horribly wrong. And Dracula is a gothic novel about a vampyre who has a desire to spread the undead curse to as many mortal humans as possible. These two popular stories are well known worldwide and they will never lose their relevance, no matter how old they get. That is the magic of being a classic.  

New Horror books
As for the newer horror books, 2019-2021 had been some epic years for horror fiction. It is an ever-evolving genre and so many new voices blossomed. Most of the popular horror stories today involve crime writing, especially serial killers, slashers, and the ghost of the past. Something about newly written gothic stories that take place in the Victorian-era is so thrilling to read about, here we find books like the Stalking Jack the Ripper series by Kerri Maniscalo. The author incorporates themes of equality and social justice which takes the mystery of the infamous murderer to a whole new level. The main character Audrey Rose, eschews polite society for the very scandalous pastime of learning burgeoning science of forensic medicine. While she spends her time being captivated by science, there’s a serial killer on the loose. There’s nothing more thrilling and entertaining than reading about an inspiring heroine who solves mystery crimes. 
Children’s horror books are also important to address. Here we find Nightmares by Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller, where the younger audience can explore dark territory but at the same time be comforted. It is a book that’ll reassure you how to overcome the power of fear. The main character Charlie’s and his friends’ adventure in the Netherworld is harrowing, because they’re in constant danger, but together they try to face their fears and conquer their nightmares. 

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