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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 Nick Lake
    £7.99 - 12.99

    A startlingly original, stunningly-illustrated modern classic about learning to face your fears from the multi award-winning partnership of Nick Lake and Emily Gravett.

  • by Aw Faber-Castell
    £11.49 - 16.99

  • by Miles J Anderson
    £13.49 - 23.49

  • by Sarah Goodman
    £12.99

  • - A Children's Horror Story
    by Reagan Rothe
    £13.49 - 18.49

  • - The Portal to Kerberos
    by Michelle Madow
    £20.99

    She will venture into Hell to save the one she loves.After being betrayed by one of their own, Nicole watches helplessly as Blake is snatched into the prison world of Kerberos-along with Medusa's head, which is the one item they need to stop the Titans from rising again.Now Nicole and the other Elementals must enter the portal, find Blake, and bring him and Medusa's head back to Earth before the deadly monster Typhon returns and wreaks havoc on the world. But there's one catch-their elemental powers don't work in Kerberos. In a dimension designed to make those within it lose touch with reality, and that's filled with dangerous creatures who want to stop them from completing their task, will they make it out alive?In this penultimate book of Nicole's story, join the Elementals as they journey through hell to save the world... before it's too late.

  • - The Hands of Time
    by Michelle Madow
    £20.99

    Time is running out. War will be waged. Sacrifices will be made.Months ago, Nicole Cassidy's life was turned upside-down when she discovered that she was a witch descended from the Greek gods. She and the four other witches gifted with elemental powers fought all over the world-and in another dimension-to battle the supporters of the Titans and fight for the people they love.Now the Elementals must stop Typhon-the most dangerous monster in the world-from rising, and seal the portal to the dangerous prison world of Kerberos. But they won't be able to do that without facing their hardest decision yet... a sacrifice so great that it may be one they're not willing to make.Get ready for the stunning, action-packed conclusion to the bestselling Elementals series, with twists and turns that you'll never see coming!

  • - The Head of Medusa
    by Michelle Madow
    £20.99

    The epic story of witches, gods, and monsters that USA Today called a "must read" continues in the third book of the Elementals series!When Nicole Cassidy moved to a new town, she discovered that she was a witch descended from gods. But that was nothing compared to learning that it was up to her and four others with mysterious elemental powers to help save the world from the Titans, who would soon return to Earth.Now her relationship with Blake -- the fire Elemental -- is finally heating up. But she must remain focused, because Typhon, one of the deadliest creatures in history, has escaped from the weakening prison world. Only one object can destroy him -- the head of Medusa herself.Follow the Elementals as they journey to the end of the Earth, facing choices that will put their lives and the entire world at risk. Will they all survive the mission? Find out in the riveting third book in the Elementals series, The Head of Medusa.

  • - The Raven: (UK Edition)
    by Patrick Carman
    £11.49

  • by Mark D Milbrath
    £11.49

  • by A M O'Driscoll
    £9.99

  • by Emily S Sullivan
    £13.49

  • by Phil Hickes
    £6.99

  • by Paula Wichall
    £11.49

  • by C. L. Tompsett
    £6.99

    Engage your seriously struggling and reluctant teen readers with Barrington Stoke's SEN short fiction. Ghost in the House has been specially designed for teen readers with a very low reading age of 6 and is fully illustrated throughout.

  • by Jo Browning Wroe
    £6.99

    Engage your seriously struggling and reluctant teen readers with Barrington Stoke's SEN short fiction. Bench has been specially designed for teen readers with a very low reading age of 6 and is fully illustrated throughout.

  • by C. L. Tompsett
    £6.99

    Engage your seriously struggling and reluctant teen readers with Barrington Stoke's SEN short fiction. Lion on the Loose has been specially designed for teen readers with a very low reading age of 6 and is fully illustrated throughout.

  • by C. L. Tompsett
    £6.99

    Engage your seriously struggling and reluctant teen readers with Barrington Stoke's SEN short fiction. Lights in the Mirror has been specially designed for teen readers with a very low reading age of 6 and is fully illustrated throughout.

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    by K M Peyton
    £9.49

    Mad is devastated when she's forced to move with her mother from London to a bleak, rural wilderness - until she gets a job restoring the local manor house, Good Graces. There, among the ancient tapestries and furniture, she meets the heir, Simon.But as Mad and Simon grow closer, Mad realises her arrival has awoken the restless spirits of the old house. One ghostly presence seems welcoming, but the other is furious - and they are both frighteningly powerful. Mad's relationship with Simon soon spirals out of control, as they are swept up in a tide of centuries-old emotion and rage.

  • - Los habitantes de la noche te esperan...
    by Julio César Navarro Villegas
    £11.49

  • by Al Mist
    £12.99

  • by Julie O'Connell & E J Rosten
    £12.49

  • by E J Rosten & Amber J Keyser
    £12.49

  • by Melanie Pickering
    £12.49

  • - The Lightbearers Series
    by Jen Lowry
    £16.99

  • - Teenage Exorcist
    by Jen Lowry
    £16.99

  • by David Hilman & Daniel G Keohane
    £8.49

    Some secrets refuse to stay hidden. When tragedy strikes on the first day they in their new home, three sisters must deal with loss, a new school and the sudden appearance of a dead girl's ghost. Jess, Kendra and Ally soon risk everything to uncover the secrets of their new town, and confront the ghosts of its past.

  • by K Weikel
    £10.49

  • by D a Schneider
    £14.49

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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