Horror Books

Enter the spine-chilling world of horror at Thryft, where nightmares come alive! From haunting classics by Shirley Jackson to the horrific tales of Stephen King, our Horror collection will send shivers down your spine. Stay up all night with bone-chilling reads that are hard to put down.

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Affinity - A Virago V
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Sarah Waters | Virago

Affinity - A Virago V

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If you're intrigued by the blend of a historical setting with a touch of the supernatural, "Affinity" by Sarah Waters is a book you'll want to wrap yourself in like a shadowy cloak. The mix of gothic elements, a poignant love story, and the chilling corridors of Milbank prison create a compelling narrative that both haunts and entices. It's a book that might just grip you as tightly as the spirits within its pages.
Cold in July
Joe R. Lansdale | Indigo

Cold in July

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If you're drawn to stories that wrench your emotions and keep you on edge, "Cold in July" is the compelling read you shouldn't miss. This book masterfully blends the protective drive of fatherhood with the darkness of vengeance in a way that creates constant suspense. Joe R. Lansdale's distinctive voice will pull you into a gritty, unpredictable race where morality isn't black and white, perfect for a thrilling literary escape.
Empty Mile - A Novel - Thryft
Matthew Stokoe | Akashic Books

Empty Mile - A Novel

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Empty Mile could be a good read for someone looking for a dark and gritty novel with complex characters and a twisted plot. The book explores themes of redemption, obsession, and the dangerous consequences that can come from trying to fulfill one's desires. Readers should be warned that it contains explicit sexual content and graphic violence. However, if you can handle that, then you'll find a unique and haunting reading experience that will stay with you long after you finish the book.
Dead Sleep					A Suspense Thriller - Thryft
Greg Iles | Signet Books

Dead Sleep A Suspense Thriller

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If you're into heart-pounding page-turners, 'Dead Sleep' will keep you captivated under its spell. Imagine the horror intertwined with confusion as Greg Iles masterfully blurs the line between the allure of art and the shadow of death. It's a read that invites you into the protagonist's intense hunt—a psychological maze that holds personal stakes. Here, every shadow could be a clue, every face could reveal a deadly secret.
Shock
Robin Cook | Penguin Group (usa) Incorporated

Shock

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If you're drawn to the edge-of-your-seat feeling that a good thriller gives and have a curiosity about the ethical dilemmas of modern medicine, "Shock" by Robin Cook could captivate you. Picture being engrossed in a tale where fertility technology brings more than just hope, intertwining suspense with thought-provoking scenarios that might keep you up late, flipping the pages to uncover the truths hidden in the labs.
Chromosome 6 - Thryft
Robin Cook | Putnam Adult

Chromosome 6

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Recommended for readers who enjoy forensic thrillers with complex plot twists. Chromosome 6 explores the medical and ethical issues surrounding gene therapy and organ transplantations in the fast-paced setting of the criminal underworld. The story immerses readers in the intricacies of forensic pathology with the quirky Dr. Jack Stapleton and his intelligent colleague Dr. Laurie Montgomery. Additionally, Robin Cook's attention to scientific detail makes for a chilling and thought-provoking read.
死亡笔记本 (3)
Tsugumi Ohba, Takeshi Obata  | Tong Li

死亡笔记本 (3)

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If psychological thrillers are your thing, "Death Note" Volume 3 won't disappoint. Watching the cat-and-mouse game unfold between L and Light is akin to a high-stakes chess match, but with life and death on the line. The intricate plotting will have you considering the nature of justice and rooting for your favorite character—whether you're on the side of the law or not.
She Who Was No More - Thryft
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Boileau-Narcejac, Geoffrey Sainsbury  | Pushkin Vertigo

She Who Was No More

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She Who Was No More is a classic of French noir fiction, adapted into several equally thrilling movies. With a twisted love triangle, murder, and a gripping plot, this book is perfect for fans of psychological thrillers. Boileau's writing is rich and atmospheric, drawing readers into the twisted world of its characters.
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Dan Brown | Bantam Press

The Lost Symbol

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Recommendation: The Lost Symbol is perfect for fans of fast-paced thrillers who love solving mysteries and uncovering secrets. Langdon's journey through the hidden chambers and tunnels of Washington D.C. is full of suspense and surprises, weaving together history, symbols and codes. Brown's writing is engaging and educational, culminating in a stunning reveal that will leave readers stunned.
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Patrick McCabe | Picador Classic

The Butcher Boy

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The Butcher Boy is a dark and disturbing novel that offers a glimpse into the psyche of a troubled young man, Francie Brady. The book is unique in that it is narrated from Francie's perspective, providing readers with a firsthand account of his descent into madness. The story's most distinctive feature is the sharp contrast between the seemingly idyllic small-town Ireland and the horrific violence and abuse that lie just beneath the surface. Recommended for readers who enjoy psychological thrillers and are looking for a thought-provoking and unsettling read.
Hannibal : A Novel - Thryft
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Thomas Harris | Dell Publishing/random House

Hannibal : A Novel

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Hannibal could be a good read for fans of the horror and thriller genres. The book features Dr. Hannibal Lecter, one of the most iconic and terrifying villains in literature. The novel is relentlessly terrifying, with non-stop action and gruesome imagery that will leave readers on edge. Thomas Harris's writing is sharp and precise, creating a world as mysterious as Hannibal's memory palace and as disturbing as a Goya painting. Hannibal is not for the faint of heart, but for those who enjoy a pleasurable sense of dread and a smashing good time, this book is a must-read.
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Ashley Audrain | Penguin

The Push

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"The Push" by Ashley Audrain is a book that pulls you into the complex reality of motherhood, where the idyllic expectations clash with harrowing doubts. If you're looking for a story that explores the intricacies of parental love, with a narrative that grips you and makes you question the nature of truth and sanity, this could be the thought-provoking journey you need. It's for anyone who appreciates a psychological drama that dares to dive into the darker side of what society often idealizes.
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Lincoln Child, Douglas Preston  | Grand Central Publishing

White Fire

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White Fire could be a good read for mystery lovers who enjoy intricate plots with unpredictable twists. The book's unique feature is its connection between the dead miners and a fabled, long-lost Sherlock Holmes story. The authors, Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, are known for their popular Pendergast series and have been praised for their ability to keep readers engaged with their thrilling writing style.
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Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child  | Hachette Book Group Usa

Obsidian Chamber

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"Obsidian Chamber" is a suspenseful supernatural thriller that takes readers on a wild ride across international waters and wastelands unknown. Douglas Preston's masterful storytelling of a tragic disappearance, shocking return, and an international manhunt keeps readers on edge until the final page. The book's most unique feature is its ability to blend supernatural elements with a classic mystery thriller. Highly recommended for readers who enjoy both genres.
The Burning Soul : A Charlie Parker Thriller: 10 - Thryft
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John Connolly | Hodder & Stoughton

The Burning Soul : A Charlie Parker Thriller: 10

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The Burning Soul is highly recommended for mystery lovers who enjoy a gripping plot full of twists and turns. The author, John Connolly, skillfully weaves together a web of deception involving a small town, the FBI, and a private detective named Charlie Parker. The dark secret of Randall Haight drives the plot forward, as Parker races against time to find a missing girl and untangle the truth. Fans of thrillers won't be able to put this book down!
Deception - Thryft
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Roald Dahl | Michael Joseph

Deception

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From Roald Dahl, the master of the sting in the tail, a newly collected book of his darkest stories. 'The cruelest lies are often told in silence . . .' Why do we lie? Why do we deceive those we love most? What do we fear revealing? In these ten tales of deception master storyteller Roald Dahl explores our tireless efforts to hide the truth about ourselves. Here, among many others, you'll read about how to get away with the perfect murder, the old man whose wagers end in a most disturbing payment, how revenge is sweeter when it is carried out by someone else and the card sharp so good at cheating he does something surprising with his life. Dahl understood our deepest secrets, desires and fears and Deception is one of four books - the rest being Lust, Cruelty and Madness - that explore our hidden selves.
The Whisperers : A Charlie Parker Thriller: 9 - Thryft
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John Connolly | Hodder

The Whisperers : A Charlie Parker Thriller: 9

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"The Whisperers: A Charlie Parker Thriller: 9" is a gripping story of crime, drugs, and terror that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. With well-developed characters and a fascinating storyline, the book is a must-read for fans of suspense and detective novels. The unique aspect of this book is the blend of supernatural and thriller and the author’s writing style which paints a vivid picture of the settings and characters.
The Darkest Evening of the Year - Thryft
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Dean Koontz | Harpercollins Publishers

The Darkest Evening of the Year

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"The Darkest Evening of the Year is an edge-of-your-seat thriller with heart. Amy's dedication to rescuing dogs leads her into danger when a violent man from her past is released from prison and begins to threaten her and those she loves. Koontz's skill at building suspense will keep you turning the pages until the very end, but what sets this book apart is its emotional depth. This isn't just a thriller; it's a story about love, loss, and the lengths to which we'll go to protect those we care about."
Rape: A Love Story - Thryft
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Joyce Carol Oates | Atlantic Books

Rape: A Love Story

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This book could be a good read for someone who is interested in a raw and honest portrayal of small-town mentality and the aftermath of a brutal event. The story touches on themes of justice and the complexity of human behavior. Readers may appreciate Joyce Carol Oates' unflinching writing style and her ability to capture the nuances of human emotion. However, this book may not be suitable for those who are sensitive to graphic descriptions of violence. Overall, "Rape: A Love Story" is a powerful exploration of the darkest aspects of humanity and the potential for redemption.
Dark Hollow : A Charlie Parker Thriller: 2 - Thryft
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John Connolly | Hodder

Dark Hollow : A Charlie Parker Thriller: 2

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Dark Hollow could be a good read for someone who enjoys dark mysteries with a haunted detective. Readers will appreciate the author's use of atmospheric settings in Maine, and the complex interplay of family history and secrets. The book has many gruesome and violent scenes, but they serve to heighten the suspense and the stakes of the narrative. Ultimately, the book is a deep exploration of grief, loss, and the lengths individuals go to seek redemption in the face of tragedy.
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Craig Smith | Random House Uk

Silent She Sleeps

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In a southern Illinois college town where horror is carved in flesh and corruption knows no bounds, a young English professor with a shrouded past is about to learn higher education can be murder.     No one remembers how the body of Josie Fortune was found deep inside Lues Creek Canyon twenty years ago. No one remembers how corrupt police officials framed an innocent man and handed the victim’s daughter into the state’s welfare system. No one remembers, no one but a killer left to carve out a brutal legacy of torture and murder with absolute impunity in this rural southern Illinois college town.     When Josie Darling returns to Lues State to assume a teaching position and come to terms with her mother’s murder, she takes every precaution to hide her tainted past from her colleagues. But someone close remembers, and the shadows of history close in. Threats come, intimate promises of violence written in a desperately psychotic scrawl, invading every aspect of her life. Confronted by personal and professional jeopardy at every turn, Josie must face her terror and expose the identity of her mother’s killer—a killer who is now stalking her.     “If you think you can sleuth this thing, I’m afraid you’re in over your head,” warns a local investigator, but Josie’s stake in this case is all too personal and all the more immediate as she uncovers other murders. Her list of potential suspects includes her deranged ex-husband, her outlaw stepfather and any of his rogue clan, several manipulative Englishprofessors, and a host of corrupt local lawmen.      Struggling against an unseen but ever-present enemy and with few allies to counsel her, Josie embarks on an odyssey of self-discovery. Using her well-honed research skills, the academic becomes the detective and sets out to recover her birthright. Josie transforms herself from tormented victim to relentless avenger as she takes on the intense willfulness of her namesake. But even her renewed strength of character may not help Fortune’s Darling save herself and find the elusive killer’s true identity in time, an identity heard only in the whisper of leaves.
The Murder Farm - Thryft
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A Schenekel | Quercus

The Murder Farm

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Recommended Book: The Murder Farm - This book is a gripping mystery that takes place in a small village, where a whole family has been murdered. The author takes a unique approach by interweaving testimonies from the villagers, an oblique view of the murderer, and passages of pious devotion. As the crime remains officially unsolved, the reader is left to uncover the shocking truth. For those who enjoy dark and atmospheric detective stories with unconventional storytelling, this book is a must-read.
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HE WILL TRAP YOU IN A WORLD OF TERROR



The groundbreaking first novel in the bestselling Joona Linna thriller series. Perfect for fans of Jo Nesbo.


Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm.


Detective Inspector Joona Linna is faced with a boy who witnessed the gruesome murder of his family. He's suffered more than one hundred knife wounds and is comatose with shock.


Linna's running out of time. The killer's on the run and, seemingly, there are no clues. Desperate for information, Linna enlists disgraced specialist Dr Erik Maria Bark, a hypnotist who vowed never to practice again.


As the hypnosis begins, a long and terrifying chain of events unfurls with reverberations far beyond Linna's case.


Author: Lars Kepler
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 512
Publisher: HarperCollins s
Publication Date: 12 May 2011
Twisted : The Collected Stories of Jeffery Deaver, Volume I - Thryft
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Jeffery Deaver | Simon & Schuster

Twisted : The Collected Stories of Jeffery Deaver, Volume I

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Twisted is a collection of diverse and spine-tingling suspense stories that will leave readers on the edge of their seat. From a chilling Christmas disappearance solved by criminalists Lincoln Rhyme to a daughter's desperate attempt to save her father from a serial killer, each story is carefully crafted with unexpected endings that will surprise even the most astute readers. With nods to literary greats Edgar Allan Poe and O. Henry, Twisted showcases Jeffery Deaver's unparalleled imagination and masterful storytelling abilities. Highly recommended for lovers of suspense and unexpected plot twists.
Out - Thryft
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Stephen Snyder, Natsuo Kirino  | Vintage

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In the Tokyo suburbs four women work the draining graveyard shift at a boxed-lunch factory. Burdened with chores and heavy debts and isolated from husbands and children, they all secretly dream of a way out of their dead-end lives.A young mother among them finally cracks and strangles her philandering, gambling husband then confesses her crime to Masako, the closest of her colleagues. For reasons of her own, Masako agrees to assist her friend and seeks the help of the other co-workers to dismember and dispose of the body. The body parts are discovered, the police start asking questions, but the women have far more dangerous enemies -a yakuza connected loan shark who discovers their secret and has a business proposition, and a ruthless nightclub owner the police are convinced is guilty of the murder. He has lost everything as a result of their crime and he is out for revenge.Out is a psychologically taut and unflinching foray into the darkest recesses of the human soul, an unsettling reminder that the desperate desire for freedom can make the most ordinary person do the unimaginable.
Cold Streets - Thryft
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P.N. Elrod | Ace

Cold Streets

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Recommendation: Cold Streets would be the perfect read for fans of urban fantasy who enjoy a mix of crime and paranormal elements. Readers will be drawn to Jack's no-nonsense attitude, his unique set of skills as a vampire detective, and the thrilling mysteries he solves amidst Chicago's dangerous underworld.
Critical - Thryft
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cook-robin | Pan Books

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BOOKS

Explore the Depths of Fear and Imagination

Immerse yourself in the eerie and gripping narratives that define the horror genre. At Thryft, we offer a diverse selection ranging from Gothic horror to psychological thrillers, ideal for both the seasoned horror aficionado and the curious newcomer. Our collection promises to keep you on the edge of your seat, with tales that explore the macabre and the supernatural. Discover the works that not only terrify but also intrigue and captivate your imagination.