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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 Allan Evans
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  • by Crowe Ellie Crowe & Peters Scott Peters
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  • by William L Bozarth
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  • by Bria Lexor
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    Arcane and Mystic Vampires are becoming a threat. Alexa Frayfield is a new vampire hunter who is going for the open position at the L.P.V.O. Lilith Prodigy Vampire Organization. Her mission is to find out what is going on behind the scenes as she is protecting Princess Ceres Winclair. Will Alea find out who is trying to kill Ceres? Or will she be desposed of by the ones who want her dead?

  • by Bria Lexor
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  • by Bria Lexor
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    Alacia Tremblay is a Starseed, also known as a Lightworker, a being who volunteered, before birth, to help humanity heal. The Anunnaki, also known as Fallen Angels earth, to kill all Lightworkers to keep the planet engulfed in fear, and suppress the Lightworkers from assisting humanity in the next stage of their evolution. They need to find the Lightworker who knows the location of the Elysium, the dwelling place of the holy ones after death so that they can become gods. Meric Aircry is one of the Fallen Angels who is selected by God to become an Archangel, but only if he helps Alacia in fulfilling her Starseed mission. To do that, Meric must become a human and learn how to love all of humanity, including Alacia. Will Meric follow through with his assignment to kill Alacia? Or will he betray the Fallen Angels to become an archangel?

  • by Bria Lexor
    £12.99

  • by Caleb Cook
    £9.99

    A young boy born in darkness stepped into the light. His journeys all around England brought him to a mysterious assassins guild led by an enigmatic nobleman named Midwinter. Although Ruwanda had hoped to find companions who shared his eccentric interests, the jury’s still out on whether the Organization is one such place. In the meantime, Ruwanda and his colleagues venture out on a new mission—to assassinate the leader of a well-known gang. But only time will tell who will be devoured when the red fog descends...

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    by Ted Naifeh
    £11.49

    The second volume in the Courtney Crumrin spin-off series that follows the adventures of Courtney's younger brother, Will!Imagine waking up one morning and realizing that fifty years have gone by and you hardly noticed, let alone aged. That's what happens to Calpurnia Crisp, a humble schoolteacher from Hillsborough. Agent Odell of Homeland Security is convinced Calpurnia was the victim of magic, and wants her to join him in his crusade against what he sees as a conspiracy undermining the country. Odell recruits her as an undercover asset to infiltrate the world of Courtney Crumrin, the mysterious teenager who left a trail of unexplained horrors in Hillsborough, and Courtney's younger brother Will, the strange boy who appeared out of nowhere. But as she penetrates the world of the Crumrins, Calpurnia begins to suspect the gap in her memories is due to her magic being erased. She must ultimately decide between the world of magic or helping the reactionary agent determined to eradicate it.

  • by Kory Merritt
    £7.99

    A spellbinding, original and lavishly illustrated horror story for middle-grade readers.Nothing is out of place in the quiet suburban town of Cowslip Grove. But kids have been going missing?and only Levi and Kat notice. It's up to them to save the missing kids before a hidden evil swallows the town whole.

  • by Vivian Munnoch
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  • by Jt Adeline
    £10.99

    A Prophecy Is Written On a day as dark as night three will be born with powers that will surpass all others, with unique names to remind them of their passage. These three will be born of Dracula with traits as black as night, identical in face, but individual in appearance. The firstborn will be able to travel undetected; the second-born will be able to hear all but not be heard; the third-born will be able to detect danger from miles away. On the hour of the three's seventeenth birthday, only when the fourth with unknown and unsurpassed powers is linked, their powers, passed down from Dracula and Merlin, will combine to make them as one. A Quest Has Begun If you think being a teenager is hard, try being told you were born to stop immortality and save mankind. A Fight to Win Rove, Roam and Rune Gustavo, with the help of their friend Maya Stewart, find they have no choice but to race against time to find the fourth to fulfill their destiny. But do they have what it takes to beat the odds and win?

  • by Shawn Pryor
    £6.99

    The race is on for the Gamer! Villain Cynthia Cyber has captured two victims in her video game Space Racers. The helpless players cannot escape their speeding cars. Even worse, a monster racer is threatening to destroy them. The Gamer must drive on to the digital track and rescue the racers before it¿s game over.

  • by Vivian Munnoch
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  • by Michelle Madow
    £20.99

    Welcome to Elementals Academy, where magic is the only hope of survival, forbidden romance beckons, and an ancient secret threatens to end it all.Summer Donovan thinks paying her way through her expensive private college is her biggest problem.She's about to find out how wrong she is.Because when the president of the most exclusive sorority on campus goes off the rails and bullies her, Summer defends herself with something she never knew she had.Magic.It turns out she's a witch. But that's only the start of the surprises in store for her.Soon after her magical breakthrough, Summer learns she's destined to attend Elementals Academy-an exclusive school dedicated to witches descended from the Greek gods.At Elementals Academy, Summer finally finds the thing she's wanted her whole life: a place where she fits in. Although that doesn't last long, thanks to her magic not working the way it's supposed to, and no one knowing why.But her biggest challenge isn't schoolwork. Or magic. It's Zane Caldwell-the iciest, most attractive, and most mysterious student at the school. Despite the way Zane's warm to her one minute and cold the next, Summer feels an irresistible draw to him.While struggling to understand her feelings for Zane, Summer soon discovers she has another problem-one far more dangerous. There are secrets lurking within the hallowed halls of Elementals Academy, and she may hold the key to unraveling them. If she can survive long enough... and figure out who to trust.Praise for the Elementals series: "A must read!"-USA Today"Michelle Madow has a flair for keeping you enthralled, no matter what your age."-Robert Schofield, Amazon Reviewer"Elementals is one of the best in the YA genre!"-Ziggy, Amazon Reviewer"Michelle Madow dares to refresh our views on magic and storytelling."-Dave Wilson, Amazon Reviewer"Watch out, Percy Jackson! The Elementals are on the rise."-DebBlove, Amazon ReviewerBegin the long-anticipated series by USA Today bestselling author Michelle Madow-an adventure full of magic, romance, and mythology that's perfect for fans of Harry Potter and Percy Jackson.

  • by Chuck Wendig
    £7.49 - 12.49

  • by John Polidori
    £9.99

  • by Nissa Harlow
    £14.49 - 21.49

  • by Johnny Raye
    £13.49

    Chance Jordan's life seems perfect. As the son of a wealthy businessman, he attends an elite college prep high school and wants for nothing. Yet, in the final months of his senior year, he begins to feel as though something is missing -- something that echoes from a hole deep inside himself. So, when the Fates push him together with a mysterious girl named Marina, his life is forever altered. A love that feels as though it has burned for an eternity lights anew, and she becomes his world.But Chance and Marina were never supposed to meet, and their reignited love threatens a well-laid plan in the battle for control of the source of celestial power. As their love grows, they discover who and what they are and find themselves entangled in a war between forces not so easily divided into good and evil. Now they must choose: save the universe, or save their love. Unless they can find another way.

  • by Patti Petrone Miller
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  • by Elisabetta Panzica
    £17.49

  • by K a Wiggins
    £14.99

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    by Gary Ghislain
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  • by Washington Irving
    £7.49

    ""The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"" is a gothic story by American author Washington Irving, contained in his collection of 34 essays and short stories titled The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.The story is set circa 1790 in the Dutch settlement of Tarry Town, New York, in a secluded glen called Sleepy Hollow. It tells the story of Ichabod Crane, a lean, lanky, and extremely superstitious schoolmaster from Connecticut, who competes with Abraham ""Brom Bones"" Van Brunt, the town rowdy, for the hand of 18-year-old Katrina Van Tassel, the daughter and sole child of a wealthy farmer. As Crane leaves a party he attended at the Van Tassel home on an autumn night, he is pursued by the Headless Horseman, who is supposedly the ghost of a Hessian trooper who had his head shot off by a stray cannonball during ""some nameless battle"" of the American Revolutionary War, and who ""rides forth to the scene of battle in nightly quest of his head"".

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    by Helene Dunbar
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    by Rin Chupeco
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    An island oasis turns deadly when a terrifying legend threatens to kill off visitors one by one in this haunting novel from the highly acclaimed author of The Girl from the Well and the Bone Witch trilogy.Pristine beaches, lush greenery, and perfect weather, the island of Kisapmata would be the vacation destination...if not for the curse. The Philippine locals speak of it in hushed voices and refuse to step foot on the island. They know the lives it has claimed. They won't be next.A Hollywood film crew won't be dissuaded. Legend claims a Dreamer god sleeps, waiting to grant unimaginable powers in exchange for eight sacrifices. The producers are determined to document the evidence. And they convince Alon, a local teen, to be their guide.Within minutes of their arrival, a giant sinkhole appears, revealing a giant balete tree with a mummified corpse entwined in its gnarled branches. And the crew start seeing strange visions. Alon knows they are falling victim to the island's curse. If Alon can't convince them to leave, there is no telling who will survive. Or how much the Dreamer god will destroy...Creepy and suspenseful, The Sacrifice is perfect for readers looking for:Spooky, scary books for young adultsHorror novelsGhost story books for teensEast Asian folklorePraise for The Girl from the Well"Solidly scary and well worth the read."-Booklist"Chupeco makes a powerful debut with this unsettling ghost story."-Publishers Weekly, STARRED review

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  • by Lucy Adams
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    by Garth Nix
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  • by Katy Birchall
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    When the enchantments keeping Skeleton Castle hidden start to mysteriouslyweakened, Maggie and Sharptooth have to contend with creaturesway more scary than vegetarian vampires...

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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