Chilling Suspense

A chance encounter draws two old classmates toward an unforgettable reckoning in this "very smart and darkly funny" novel exploring power—and how it tangles with privilege, marriage, motherhood, and midlife—from the acclaimed author of Alys, Always, and Her (Flynn Berry, author of...

Alexa Glock is teetering on a precipice, the ground threatening to open up beneath her—and it's not just the immediate peril of retrieving a long-lost hiker's skull, given up by a melting and dangerous glacier. She's spending a ski weekend with boyfriend DI Bruce Horne and his two daughters, and she couldn't be more terrified. An entire weekend trying to win over a sullen teenager and a preteen with obvious loyalties to Mom? She's more comfortable almost sliding to her death on an unstable glacier.

Something sinister and eerie is afoot in Linnly County... When Chief Sidney Becker arrives at a crime scene on the lakeshore of her small town, she’s confronted with one of the most spine chilling murders she’s ever witnessed. The victim was drained of blood, yet the crime scene is immaculate. The man’s nude body is inscribed with mysterious symbols, and strange tokens are buried nearby in the sand. A highly skilled detective, Sidney won’t rest until the killer is in custody. The investigation takes her into the world of magical practices and beliefs; her suspects include witches, ...

Shelby Tebow is the first to go missing. Not long after, Meredith Dickey and her six-year-old daughter, Delilah, vanish just blocks away from where Shelby was last seen, striking fear into their once-peaceful community. Are these incidents connected? After an elusive search that yields more questions than answers, the case eventually goes cold. Now, 11 years later, Delilah shockingly returns. Everyone wants to know what happened to her, but no one is prepared for what they'll find....

Have you ever felt the chill of unseen eyes upon you, the prickle of ancient fear when the woods fall silent? When the full moon swells and casts its pale, eerie glow, the world you know recedes. The boundary between man and monster blurs, and the oldest, most terrifying legends step out from the shadows. Prepare to be gripped by Werewolves: Horror Stories, a harrowing collection of FIFTEEN original tales designed to sink their teeth into your deepest anxieties. This isn't just about fangs and fur; it's about the crushing weight of isolation, the heart-stopping terror of the hunt, and the ...

Every October, the mountain town of Ash Pitch, West Virginia, lights lanterns to keep the Hollow quiet. At the edge of the old strip mine stands a corn-stalk effigy, a glowing miner’s lamp burning in its chest until dawn. Folks say the ritual keeps the balance between the town and whatever stirs in the dark soil. This year, when the lantern is stolen in a Halloween prank, the flame dies—and something wakes. Crows circle but will not land. People start coughing up husks. The effigy collapses in the night. Sara Hale, a local librarian, her retired-miner father, a shaken teenager, and a ...

“Noelle Ihli has mastered the art of keeping readers on the edge of their seats.” —John Marrs, bestselling author of The One A compelling and unforgettable thriller that’s both a riveting standalone and a prequel to the blockbuster Ask for Andrea, about a woman whose daughter goes...

Are you a fan of Stephen King and Dean Koontz? If you're looking for something fresh and new, join the millions of readers who have already taken the journey to the World's Scariest Places. USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author Jeremy Bates takes you to an infamous haunted island scattered with thousands of eerie dolls—where more than just the toys’ glassy eyes are upon you. Foreword Indies Book of the Year winner. For fans of Joe Hill and Stephen King. Deep within an ancient Aztec canal system on the outskirts of Mexico City lies Isla de las Munecas...a reportedly haunted island ...

Immerse yourself in six handcrafted stories that blend dark magic, forbidden romance, and nail-biting suspense to ignite your Halloween nights. Tailored for a mature audience who craves adventure beyond the ordinary, each tale plunges you into worlds where warlocks, haunted mansions, and deadly wagers prove that not all contests are won with skill alone. Stories Included: My Intended: Sexy warlocks, steamy paranormal romance, and a deadly secret that could rewrite destinies. Haunted: Every old home hides a ghostly tale—dare you uncover its darkest whispers? Something Lucky This Way Comes:...

A killer from his past threatens his future. Will a decade-long chase end in justice or disaster? Special Agent Aidan O’Reilly is haunted by the one that got away. And even after another year of silence, he still can’t shake his failure to nail the sociopathic madman responsible for over fifty shocking murders. But his guilt becomes a shot at redemption when the murderer returns, naming the detective in a personal note pinned to a fresh kill. With meticulously clean crime scenes and a nosy reporter on the loose, O’Reilly and his new partner scramble to uncover the next target’s ...

Are you a fan of Stephen King and Dean Koontz? If you're looking for something fresh and new, join the millions of readers who have already delved into the heart-pounding World's Scariest Legends. "Those who enjoy Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and other masters of supernatural suspense will relish The Dancing Plague's ability to move through time, relationships, and intrigue to question the roots of mass hysteria and paranormal experiences." —Midwest Book Review What would you get if you smashed together Stephen King's coming-of-age tale The Body (aka Stand by Me) with Richard Laymon's The ...

Uncovering her husband’s family secrets could cost her everything… Ally’s perfect marriage to Tim Hawthorne is crumbling under the weight of one trial after another. Forced to visit Tim’s mother on her secluded island off the coast of Maine, Ally uncovers a sinister secret: years ago, a member of the family was the prime suspect in a young woman’s disappearance from the same island. Now, history is repeating itself. Another woman has vanished without a trace. Ally digs into all the dark secrets of the Hawthorne family’s past, but what she discovers may cost her more than her ...

Dare to enter Harmony House... if you can survive its curse. Nestled in the heart of Brooklyn, New York, Harmony House is a striking estate with an allure that draws people in—only to trap them in a web of terror. Five new owners have crossed its threshold, each unaware of the horrors waiting inside. What starts as a dream home quickly turns into a nightmare as they confront the malevolent spirits that haunt its halls. Each story reveals the twisted history of Harmony House through the eyes of its ill-fated residents. From terrifying apparitions to sinister forces that toy with the mind, ...

"Fans of Thomas Harris will be creeped out by North’s hair-raising antagonist... This is a winner." —Publishers Weekly The latest gripping serial killer thriller from the New York Times bestselling author Alex North. Dan Garvie’s life has been haunted by the crime he witnessed as a...

1312 pages of murder, mystery, suspense, and ghost all wrapped up in one package.Deadman’s Highway:Joe Brock has never been suspected of the murders he's committed—until now. This time he's left a victim alive. After accepting the hospitality of a benevolent motorcyclist, he leaves the man's girlfriend's naked and mutilated body hanging in the garage. Before he makes the last and fatal swipe with his knife he's interrupted by the arrival of the man's friend, another motorcyclist. After beating the new arrival into unconsciousness, he figures he's out of time. Taking the man's motorcycle...

Horror Movie meets the scope and emotion of Stephen King in this heart-pounding, magnetic tour de force novel, destined to become an instant classic, about a woman pulled into a cult horror film that is determined to have a sequel, by critically acclaimed author Michael Wehunt. This program...

"I thought this job would be the perfect escape. A winter alone at an empty lodge in remote Montana—just me, the snow, and the silence. No past to haunt me, no secrets to unravel. But this silence isn't peaceful; it's heavy, dark, and watching. There are noises at night—soft footsteps, whispers of movement when no one should be there. Rachel, the manager, seems nice enough. Yet behind her smiles, I sense lies. Secrets. Like she's waiting, watching for me to reveal something. Like she knows my past, knows why I'm really here. Something is dangerously wrong at the lodge, and I'm starting ...

When a body is found on a lonely cliff top path, the angelic face of a murdered teenager lies facing the rising sun. Strangled by the hands of an unknown killer, it falls to DI Tom Janssen and his fledgling team to find out how she came to be there. Destined for a career in medicine, one to rival that of her parents, Holly Bettany’s future was as bright as it had been privileged. Seemingly, all that could threaten this promising teenager’s life was Holly herself.

This 2-in-1 box set collects both installments in Liv Zander's Pale Court duet: King of Flesh and Bone and Queen of Rot and Pain. This duology is a dark-fantasy romance featuring a ruthless man, a woman who can't escape his love, and a Happily Ever After. This world contains dark themes, violence, loss, and elements of horror some may find disturbing. What this book doesn't contain is a hero—because villains do it better.

Estranged - A domestic psychological thriller by Philip Anthony Smith with a twist. ★★★★★ "A book so twisted, it's almost corkscrew shaped. It's dark psychological torment, and near on impossible to put down." -@booksandacrochethook ★★★★★ "The suspense builds gradually, weaving in hints of danger and distrust, until it exploded with unexpected twists and revelations that completely caught me off guard." - @_fortheloveofbooksx ★★★★★ "This was yet another psychological masterpiece that had me gaping in shock at the unpredictable twists and turn, and this one is ...