It is the time of year for everything spooky, including books! Here are some of the best horror and thriller books to read this year!
1. The September House | Written By: Carissa Orlando
Goodreads Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 3.9 Stars
The September House is a horror novel that takes an unconventional approach to the classic haunted house story. It follows Margaret a woman who is determined to continue living in her “dream house”, although her house becomes haunted every September. However, her husband Hal leaves, incapable of putting up with the house’s eeriness, making Margaret and her daughter search for him while unveiling the house’s many dark secrets.
2. The Housemaid | Written By: Freida McFadden
Goodreads Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.3 Stars
The Housemaid is a psychological, domestic thriller, revolving around Millie. Millie is starting out a new job as a live-in housemaid for the Winchester family, this job lets her move on from her past, giving her a fresh start. However, as Millie spends more time with the Winchester family, it seems that the family may have much more twisted secrets than her.
3. The Only Good Indians | Written By: Stephen Graham Jones
Goodreads Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 3.7 Stars
The Only Good Indians follows four Indigenous men who are facing the repercussions of their actions upon nature during one tragic night in their youth. They are forced to revisit their cultures and traditions, as something is seeking revenge upon them.
4. The Silent Patient | Written By: Alex Michaelides
Goodreads Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.2 Stars
The Silent Patient is a psychological thriller with many unexpected twists and turns. The story takes the perspective of Theo Faber, a therapist who is obsessed with the case of Alicia Berenson. Alicia, a famous painter, hasn’t uttered a word since being convicted of killing her husband. As Theo attempts to unveil Alicia’s secret, he falls into a rabbit hole that unknowingly consumes him…
5. A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder | Written By: Holly Jackson
Goodreads Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.3 Stars
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is a young adult crime novel. This book follows Pip, a high school senior who is keen on unravelling the case of Andie Bell. Andie Bell was murdered by her boyfriend Sal Singh in her senior year, at least that is the story everyone in town believes. As Pip starts to unravel dark secrets about the truth of the case, someone attempts to stop her, putting her life in danger.
6. The Haunting of Hill House | Written By: Shirley Jackson
Goodreads Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 3.8 Stars
The Haunting of Hill House is a classic horror novel, that now has both a film and show adaptation. The novel revolves around four individuals, Dr. Montague, Theodora, Elanor and Luke, as they stay at the Hill House, trying to find evidence that proves whether the house is truly haunted or not. However, during their time at the Hill House, they experience much more than a few chilling moments.
7. The Shining | Written By: Stephen King
Goodreads Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.3 Stars
The Shining is the perfect classic horror book for Halloween time. The book follows Jack Torrance, who believes he has a fresh start as an off-season caretaker for the Overlook Hotel. However, the more time he spends at the hotel he starts to uncover the hotel’s hidden horrors.
- The Ex Hex | Written By: Erin Sterling
Goodreads Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 3.5 Stars
The Ex Hex is a perfect novel for romance lovers during the spooky season. It is a paranormal romance that follows a witch, named Vivienne Jones. After breaking up with her boyfriend, Vivienne does what any witch would do, she curses her ex. However, years later she starts to realize that her curse may have been more powerful than she assumed. Vivienne and her ex must end the curse before it is too late.
- None of This Is True | Written By: Lisa Jewell
Goodreads Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.1 Stars
None of This is True is a thriller novel with a plot that revolves around Alix, a podcaster, and Josie, her birthday twin. Josie lives an ordinary life and is keen on telling her story in Alix’s podcast, but something seems off about Josie. Is Josie telling the truth? If not why would she lie?
