Boo !! Not to be read late at night. Spooky, scary, creepy and downright macabre.
Horror & Ghost Stories Books
Full Moon Publishing When the Dead Speak
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£11.40
357 Press Satan In A Jar
Book SynopsisAs the morning sun rose, the town of Brambleremained quiet. In the middle of a small, aging community,Pastor McKenzie sits in a diner, while otherstake turns as guards in the parking lot. Four miles north, a dead man''s eyes watch asa van pulls away from the scene of his murder,the driver frustrated that he can''t get a cellphone signal. He can''t call the police. Meanwhile, a trio of young men cruisethrough the dead streets of their home town- a power-hungry man''s insurance policyagainst any survivors. In a matter of minutes, their paths will cross.
£30.00
357 Press Between The Wires
Book SynopsisThe Kid thinks the clocks started at 60:00. Kallen has Killed before. Charlie was by a rattlensake and Richard can''t make sense of the dead Woman. There are phantoms faces in the windows, and not an insect to be found. None of them know when the clocks hit zero...
£27.00
White Cat Publications, LLC. Breath
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£13.77
Lea Laruffa Dichotomy
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£26.60
Holland Press The Tallest Timbers
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£20.99
R.R. Virdi Grave Measures 2 Grave Report
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£18.99
R.R. Virdi Grave Dealings 3 Grave Report
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£21.84
Dim Shores Dim Shores Presents Volume 1
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£12.35
Cambridge University Press Pilgrims Gress The Beckett Walk As Aesthetic
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£17.00
Cambridge University Press Democracy and the American Gothic
Book SynopsisThe American Gothic decentralizes by exposing malaise and reflects the widespread mistrust of the masses. This Element theorizes the democratic and anti-democratic elements of the American Gothic by surveying the conflicted imaginaries of the genre's mainstays, including Charles Brockden Brown, George Lippard, Shirley Jackson, and Stephen King.
£17.00
Austin Macauley Publishers Spooks Lodge
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£27.00
Austin Macauley Publishers Terrifying and Blood
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£9.49
Austin Macauley Publishers Greatest Hits Volume 1
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£8.54
Austin Macauley Publishers Shadows of Torment
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£14.39
Austin Macauley Publishers Lights of the Shadows
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£10.44
Vinci Books Ltd. The Phantom of Barker Mill
£14.32
Vinci Books Ltd. Amanda Harper Paranormal Detective
£14.32
Vinci Books Ltd. The Ghoul of Christmas Past
£14.32
Vinci Books Ltd. The Sandman
£14.32
Austin Macauley Publishers Conlethy Fire
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£13.49
Real Carpentier The Witch Of Brentwood
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£14.43
Benjamin Blankenship The Confederado
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£9.81
Lulu Press Inc The Resurrectionist
£9.72
Lulu.com Olum Mahkumlari
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£15.61
Hyperion Midnight Showing
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£15.29
Savvy Storytelling, LLC Bearing the Billionaires Baby
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£9.49
Liza Street Ruthless Knight
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£9.99
Arcturus Publishing The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories
Book SynopsisOften called the 'Father of American Literature', Washington Irving was born in New York City in 1783 and is considered to be the first American author to have made a living from writing. His best-known works are the political satire Knickerbocker's History and his collections of wry short stories which include 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' and 'Rip Van Winkle'.
£8.54
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Ultimate Book of Movie Monsters
Book SynopsisFind information on over 100 movie monsters from nearly a century of cinema history.
£21.25
AuthorHouse The Pelican Sees
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£19.04
Dodo Press Haunted House
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£999.99
AuthorHouse Quilt of Heroes
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£15.99
Dundurn Group Ltd The Strange Grave of Mikey Dunbar
Book SynopsisA creepy collection of spooky short stories perfect for reading out loud any time you want the fun of a good fright.Boo! See, scared you already. This collection of short, spooky stories is perfect for reading out loud on Halloween night, at a sleepover, or around the campfire. Jeremy John takes you on a frightening trip to the past, where Wild West criminals meet the hangman and brave knights battle monsters in the forest, through to today, where young vampires find victims through dating apps and spirits possess smart speakers.Turn out the lights, grab a flashlight, hide under the blankets, and enjoy the fun frights of ghosts who feed on trick-or-treating kids, a pumpkin patch that hides a terrible secret, and who or what is buried in the grave of Mikey Dunbar.Trade ReviewI can't wait to share these stories with my kids. Jeremy John has the perfect stories for a frightening good time. A fun spooky read, like Goosebumps meets the Treehouse of Horror. * Drew Kozub, host of KiSS radio Winnipeg & Breakfast Television *Dark and whimsical with plenty of wickedly unexpected twists that will most certainly stop your heart and delight even the more experienced fans of horror literature. * Trevor Shand, host of Bloody Disgusting’s Boo Crew podcast *Jeremy John is a master of putting himself into the mindset of a kid and capturing the magic and mystery of a good scary tale. This collection of short stories is easy to read and best read in the dark with a flashlight. * Pay Chen, TV & radio host, writer *This guy scares me. * Jay “Maddog” Michaels, host of CHOM 97-7 Montréal *A fun read for all ages. And a little off the hinge in all the right places. * Tarzan Dan, host of Q107 Calgary *Table of ContentsContentsThe Hangman........................................................................... . 1Daddy-Daughter Halloween..................................................... 25The Strange Grave of Mikey Dunbar, Number 1...................... 33The Young Knight and the Quest to Kill the Woldger............... 39Making Plans for Halloween..................................................... 61The Strange Grave of Mikey Dunbar, Number 2...................... 67Our Little Pumpkin Patch........................................................ 71The Haunting — A Poem.......................................................... 85The Strange Grave of Mikey Dunbar, Number 3...................... 89A New Device........................................................................... 93Dead Drunk: The Story of a Monster Hangover.................... 111The Strange Grave of Mikey Dunbar, Number 4.................... 117Ancient History...................................................................... 123The Hunt................................................................................. 135Acknowledgements ............................................................... 149About the Author................................................................... 151
£11.89
Little, Brown Book Group The Merry Spinster
Book Synopsis''Dark and dreadful and persistently clever. Ortberg bloodily turns familiar tales inside out.'' Rainbow Rowell''A collection of stories delectable, formidable, and nimble. As a fantasist and short story writer, Ortberg is without peer.'' Kelly Link''Ortberg has a voracious appetite for poison apples, and a genius for finding the places in fairyland where all the bodies are buried. The Merry Spinster will ruin your most-loved fables, in the best possible way.'' Charlie Jane Anders''Ortberg has the sloe gin wit of Dorothy Parker and the soul of a Classics nerd. It''s like both of them sat next to each other in The Merry Spinster and gossiped away. The result is an absolute delight.'' John Scalzi''Ortberg has created a Frankenstein''s monster of familiar narratives . . . [that swings] between Terry Pratchett''s satirical jocularity and Angela Carter''s sinister, shrewd storytelling, and the result is gorgeousTrade ReviewThis delightfully disturbing collection . . . delivers on chills, laughs, and much more. There is plenty of humor to be had here, with Ortberg's signature biting wit and nerdy whimsy out in full force . . . Ortberg's point of view is thoughtful, insightful, and unpretentious. A wholly satisfying blend of silliness, feminist critique, and deft prose makes this a collection of bedtime stories that will keep you up at night for all the right reasons. * Kirkus, starred review *The book brings the shock of the new and the shock of recognition into play at the same time; it's a tour de force of skill, daring, and hard-earned bravura. * Publisher's Weekly, starred review *Dark and dreadful and persistently clever. Ortberg bloodily turns familiar tales inside out. * Rainbow Rowell, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Carry On *A collection of stories delectable, formidable, and nimble. As a fantasist and short story writer, Mallory Ortberg is without peer. * Kelly Link, author of Get in Trouble *Feminist fairy tales? Just what the doctor ordered. Texts From Jane Eyre and Dear Prudence agony aunt Mallory Ortberg conjures up the kinds of stories that will hopefully scary the bogeymen - with the emphasis on "men" - away. * Elle UK, Books We're Most Excited to Read in 2018 *Dear Reader: It would, truthfully, be simplest to call the stories in THE MERRY SPINSTER 'retellings,' but that word does not adequately capture their dark alchemy. Mallory Ortberg has created a Frankenstein's monster of familiar narratives. . .[that swings] between Terry Pratchett's satirical jocularity and Angela Carter's sinister, shrewd storytelling, and the result is gorgeous, unsettling, splenic, cruel, and wickedly smart. I've never read anything quite like them, and I bet, Dear Reader, that you haven't either. * Carmen Maria Machado, author of Her Body and Other Parties: Stories *Mallory Ortberg has a voracious appetite for poison apples, and a genius for finding the places in fairyland where all the bodies are buried. The Merry Spinster will ruin your most-loved fables, in the best possible way. * Charlie Jane Anders, author of All the Birds in the Sky *The secret to THE MERRY SPINSTER, I think, is that she never wanted to be your wicked stepmother -- she was too busy. There are uncanny slivers of delight and recognition mixed here with the wit we all love Ortberg for, but here that wit is wielded with new force. If fairy tales are ways to describe the rules we don't dare put down on paper, in her hands they become ways to challenge those, or even to write new rules. I don't know if these stories are for bedtimes, but they are for us. * Alexander Chee, author of Edinburgh and The Queen of the Night *Mallory Ortberg has the sloe gin wit of Dorothy Parker and the soul of a Classics nerd. It's like both of them sat next to each other in THE MERRY SPINSTER and gossiped away. The result is an absolute delight. * John Scalzi, New York Times bestselling author of Lock In and Redshirts *
£13.49
Headline Publishing Group The Bad Place
Book SynopsisFrank Pollard awakens in an alley, knowing nothing but his name and that he is in danger. Over the next few days he develops a fear of sleep because when he wakes he finds blood on his hands and bizarre and terrifying objects in his pockets. Distraught and desperate, Frank begs husband-and wife detective team Bobby and Julie Dakota to get to the bottom of his mysterious, amnesiac fugues. It seems a simple job, but they are drawn into ever-darkening realms where they encounter the nightmare, hate-filled figure stalking Frank. And their lives are threatened, as is that of Julie''s gentle, Down''s-syndrome brother, Thomas.To Thomas, death is the ''bad place'' from which there is no return. But as each of them ultimately learns, there are equally bad places in the world of the living, places so steeped in evil that, in contrast, death seems almost to be a relief...Trade ReviewKoontz redefines suspense - The TimesKoontz's style bleaches out cliches while showing a genius for detail - Publishers WeeklyKoontz's art is making the reader believe the impossible... sit back and enjoy it - Sunday TelegraphA master of the thriller genre - Washington Post
£9.49
Headline Publishing Group Fantastic Hope
Book SynopsisA collection of sixteen sci-fi and fantasy stories edited by No.1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton and author William McCaskey.A child''s wish for her father comes true. The end of the world has never been so much fun. Conquering personal demons becomes all too real. It''s not always about winning; sometimes it''s about showing up for the fight. It''s about loving your life''s work, and jobs that make you question everything.In this anthology, seventeen authors have woven together brand-new stories that speak to the darkness and despair that life brings while reminding us that good deeds, humour, love, sacrifice, dedication and following our joy can ignite a light that burns so bright the darkness cannot last.Laurell K. Hamilton and William McCaskey are joined by Kevin J. Anderson, Griffin Barber, Patricia Briggs, Larry Correia, Kacey Ezell, Monalisa Foster, Robert E. Hampson, John G. Hartness, JonTrade ReviewHamilton remains one of the most inventive and exciting writers in the paranormal fieldSome of the most well- rounded characters, regardless of sex, that I've read in years. I look forward to reading more from him
£16.14
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Silver Bayonet Egypt Shadow of the Sphinx
Book SynopsisFace dangerous new foes, recruit new soldiers, and uncover the mysterious treasures of Ancient Egypt in two new campaigns, one competitive and one for solo or cooperative play.Somewhere beneath the shifting sands lies the forgotten knowledge of the pharaohs magic granting power over wind and rain, life and death, and even time itself. Napoleon didn't cross the Mediterranean simply to conquer Egypt, he sought these ancient secrets. No one knows what he found, but his military victories since then speak for themselves. Now, as Bonaparte continues to burn his way through Europe, desperate nations have sent their own special units across the sea to search for a counter and end his rampage.Egypt: Shadow of the Sphinx is a supplement for The Silver Bayonet, in which the players'' special units explore the mysteries of this great land, venturing into lost cities, forbidden ruins, and even beneath the Pyramids themselves. Contained within are two campa
£13.49
Amazon Publishing Among the Unseen
£8.99
Archway Publishing Impure Waters
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£26.55
Authorhouse The Haunting
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£12.99
Open Road Media The Devil's Mark
Book SynopsisA gory display in a London park sets the police scrambling, in this new thriller by the author of From Inside the House. When a bloodstained effigy made of body parts is found in a park, DI Daniel Graves must discover what it means and find the person responsible. Symbols at the crime scene suggest the occult. Who is behind this horrific scene and what’s his purpose? As Graves and his partner, DI Charlie Palmer, begin to investigate, they enlist the help of Molly Gooding, a talented professor specialising in the arcane. Then the next crime scene is found. More blood, more symbols, and again, out in the open. It seems the killer wants the world to pay attention, but why? How are they choosing their victims? The pressure is on for Graves to put an end to the murders before more victims appear. In addition, Graves’s past is still not behind him. Someone is eager to make sure he doesn't forget and cannot move on. And they’re not playing games anymore. There may be a killer out there, but someone else is out for blood—Daniel Graves’s blood . . .Praise for the DI Graves series “Panic inducing moments.” —Scream magazine “Lures readers in and holds them.” —Online Book Club
£11.61
Balboa Press Connected Minds
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£23.70
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Siniestra hermandad
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£8.85
Pan Macmillan The Upstairs Room
Book Synopsis'An incredible read. Clever, chilling, I couldn't put it down' Joanna Cannon, author of The Trouble with Goats and Sheep In Kate Murray-Browne's debut, Eleanor and Richard have stretched themselves to the limit to buy the perfect home. But the cracks are already starting to show. Eleanor is unnerved by the eerie atmosphere in the house and she is convinced it is making her ill. Their two young daughters are restless and unsettled. Richard, on the other hand, is more preoccupied with Zoe, their alluring young lodger, who is also struggling to feel at home. As Eleanor's symptoms intensify, she becomes determined to unravel the mystery of the family who lived in the house before them. Who were the Ashworths, and why is the name Emily written hundreds of times on the walls of the upstairs room? Beautifully written and impossibly to put down, The Upstairs Room is a startling contemporary ghost story and a novel about memory, loneliness, desire and love - the things that haunt us all.Trade ReviewThe Upstairs Room is the real thing. Frightening and clever and full of atmosphere -- Susan Hill, author of The Woman In BlackAn incredible read. Clever, chilling, I couldn't put it down -- Joanna Cannon, author of The Trouble With Goats and SheepA superior forerunner of the genre -- David Sexton * The Evening Standard *Superbly unsettling . . . Kate Murray-Browne has stuck her pen directly into the throbbing vein of the modern middle-class nightmare * The Times *To be gobbled up feverishly * Scotsman *A very impressive debut. The story is played out in an unsettling narrative that makes you want to read on to the end. -- Michael FraynTense and atmospheric * Red *A gripping and impressive story of mounting terror. Spellbinding -- John CareyThe best dose of my drug of choice, the psychological thriller, was Kate Murray-Brown’s The Upstairs Room. With thrillers as well written as this, who needs ‘literary’ novels? -- Julie Burchill * Spectator *Compulsively readable * Evening Standard *
£8.54
Black Curtain Press The Day the Leash Gave Way and Other Stories
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£17.99
Independently Published iHunt: Killing Monsters in the Gig Economy
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£14.17
Dynamite Entertainment Vampirella Beyond
Book SynopsisTo celebrate the start of Vampirella's sixth decade, CHRISTOPHER PRIEST and ERGÜN GÜNDÜZ continue their legendary run on the series with a mind-bending new story.This explosive tale opens with a bang as Vampirella is murdered by a mysterious blonde woman who looks exactly like her only to awaken, alive again and surrounded by her husband, friends, and pseudo-superhero mom Lilith. All seems normal and right with the world, except for her nagging suspicion that none of it actually is and the fact that she keeps being murdered, over and over, by that strange blonde! Strap in for our weirdest yarn yet as Beyond takes everyone's favorite space vampire into a whole new world one that she herself may have created!Contains issues 666 thru 670.
£16.19
