books that will give you goosebumps
by Jonathan M. of High Tech High International
What makes us read horror novels? Is it the thrill of getting surprised? The mystery that intrigues us? How does the author succeed in scaring us?
These three authors are good examples of how to write a horror novel. Their horror novels also contain many scenarios that make you think, What if this happens? What would I do? Their horror novel brings your nightmares into reality, making you think twice whenever you want to take a walk by yourself. |
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American Psycho
by Brett Easton Ellis - 399 pages American Psycho follows the daily life of a young Wall Street worker named Patrick Bateman. To other characters he might seem normal, but throughout the book, his twisted psychopathic fantasies start to come out. The book has a lot of raw material and a realistic setting, making the novel scary. This book would be enjoyed by those who enjoy reading about serial killers or psychopaths. |
Salem's Lot
by Stephen King - 439 pages Salem’s Lot follows the return of Ben Mears to his old town, Jerusalem Lot, also known as “Salem’s Lot,” to write a horror novel about a house that is supposedly haunted. Throughout the novel, Ben he gets more than he bargained for. The novel has a lot of mysteries that make the book scary. Characters in the novel start to disappear without a trace and come back as vampires. This book would be enjoyed by those who enjoy reading about haunted houses, vampires, or anyone who is a fan of Stephen King. |
Interview with the Vampire
by Anne Rice - 341 pages Interview with the Vampire is about a man interviewing a vampire. The vampire willingly talks about the moment he turned into a vampire and how he has been living since.Interview with the Vampire holds a lot of secrets that get revealed throughout the book. This novel is creepy due to the fact that a good person who doesn’t want to kill has to kill in order to keep living. He has no control over his urges and regrets each kill. This novel would be enjoyed by people who like reading about vampires. |