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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 Katrina Cope
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  • by Angharad Walker
    £7.99

    A new boy arrives at the Ash House. He can't remember his name, or why he's been sent there. Given the name Sol, and troubled by a mystery pain no medicine can cure, he joins the gang of children living in the shadows of the house. Soon, however, there's more for him to face: the darkness that descends with the arrival of the Doctor ...

  • by Hansen Tevin Hansen
    £11.99 - 17.99

    The Visionary is a middle grade novel that pushes boundaries...and buttons. Equal parts social satire, coming-of-age, friendship, self-esteem, good vs. evil, and music...all mixed with a bit of dark humor. Basically "...the kind of book that Herman Munster would read to his kids..."

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    - Under the Crescent Moon: Book Three of the Candlewicke 13 Series
    by Sergent Milan Sergent
    £19.99

    Valor McRaven and Doomsy Gloomsy return to Mystic City where they are being hunted. While trying to become apprentices of magic at Mystic Steeples, they battle ghosts in a haunted mansion, investigate murders and disappearances, and travel back in time through a book that seems to be steering them closer to the truth of The Great Deception.

  • - A Collection of Cautionary Tales
    by Preston Chushcoff Jennifer Preston Chushcoff
    £15.49 - 22.49

    A creepy, fun collection of original dark fairytales, poems and activities by the Fairy Gothmother, mixing the storytelling traditions of the "wry, acerbic wit of Edward Gorey, the descriptive atmosphere of Edgar Allen Poe, and the cadence of Dr. Seuss." For Ages 8-12 and mature adults.

  • by Leighton-Daly Phillip Leighton-Daly
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  • by Kelly Martin
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  • by Grace Lockhaven & Thomas Lockhaven
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  • by Jennifer Odom
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  • - Bones in the Wall
    by Susan McCauley
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  • by Jack McSporran
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  • by Robbie Daymond
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  • - The Life and Death of Peter Nichols
    by G L Garrett
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    by Kathleen Kaufman
    £17.99

  • by Mary Gray
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    Possession. It was never supposed to happen.Unwilling to stand around and wait while Eva's been taken over by one of the Despairity, Frost works tirelessly with Beau and Leo to figure out how to free her sister. Leo shows Frost memories of The Before, and Beau admits to a chilling connection with the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil.Eva, though, can't believe she's stuck with one of these spider wenches, Alora, inside of her. Sure, Eva's gotten pretty fast, and her reflexes have never been better, but feasting on people's souls? That was never supposed to be on the bucket list at all.When Alora reveals her sinister plan-to build an unconquerable army of Blurred Ones by placing them inside the perfect hosts-the girls and their friends must fight to protect not just Bloodcreek, but all the world.For fans of the CW's Supernatural, sisterly bonds, and twists on mythology that haven't been done before.

  • by Gloria Smith
    £17.49

    Background on TommyTommy had just had his eighth birthday party. Hardly any of his friends had come. For several weeks, Tommy had been acting strange and some of his friends were not playing with him anymore. He was quiet and didnt talk much He always. Seemed &.that something on his mind usually he dust sat under the big tree on the playground and stared off into space. The MonstersIn the neither world of darkness, a monster waited. He waited for night. He had found a child who was afraid of the dark. The monster fed upon fear. The child always kept a light on in his room o the monster couldnt get to him. The only way to reach him was through his dreams. So the monster would wait until the child was asleep. Then he would enter his dreams and make him afraid. The monster would feed on that feat and grow stronger. When he had grown strong enough, he could enter the light and take the childs life force. Then the monster could survive on that life force until he found another child who was afraid. The only way the monster could he stopped was if the child over came his fear. Then the monster would die. Only then would the children of this world be safe. So the monster waited.

  • - Lindtzl Kingdom
    by M Gail Grant
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  • by Susan McCauley
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  • - My Life After Death Experience
    by Hector Lugo
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  • by Ella Clarke
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  • by Mary Gray
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  • by Sara a Noe
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  • - Second Story: What would you have done?
    by Larry Hopewell
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  • by W R Wildwood
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  • by Bethany Helwig
    £17.99 - 26.99

  • - A Legacy Novel
    by Roxanna Rose
    £13.99 - 17.99

  • by John Welford
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  • - Tales of Curtis Hall
    by L A Matthies
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  • by Iris van Ooyen
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  • - Season 1, Episodes 0 & 1
    by A J Culey
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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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