Something about summer always makes me crazy books on the creepy side for me. Maybe the humidity makes the air seem claustrophobic? Or maybe I need something fast paced to distract me from the humidity? Whatever the reason I feel like the humidity is somehow to blame. Now my version of creepy is pretty low key. I don't read horror and don't like gore and I'm already pretty paranoid but these are 10 books I think will keep me reading and maybe have me double checking the locks!
1. The Stalking by Heather Graham - When I think creepy I almost always go to Heather Graham's Krewe of Hunters series. There's always something paranormal and some murders and a touch of romance - a usually a fantastic setting.
2. Be Afraid by Mary Burton - I've had this book on my TBR for ages and it looks like a nice suspenseful read.
3. Blood Red by Wendy Corsi Staub - I've read a few books by this author that were a bit more on the cozy side but I don't think I've read any of her more suspenseful topics.
4. Die in Plain Sight by Elizabeth Lowell - I found this one on my shelves when I was reorganizing things. No idea how long it's been there but it looks like a good read!
5. Omens by Kelley Armstrong - This author has been on my TBR for years and this looks like a good read!
6. Close Your Eyes by Iris Johansen - I read a later book in this suspenseful series a few years ago and really enjoyed it so I want to go back to the beginning and find out the backstory.
7. Say You're Sorry by Karen Rose - When it comes to creepy I do prefer ghosts but serial killers will do in a pinch and this one involves the one who got away teamed up with an investigator and being pursued by the killer.
8. The Vanishing by Jayne Ann Krentz - Krentz is another one of my go-to authors when I want a bit of fast paced suspense that isn't too scary for my wimpy self!
9. An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena - I've heard great things about this author and this one especially appeals to me.
10. The Ancestor by Danielle Trussoni - This one sounds a bit Gothic-y with an American who unexpectedly inherits a castle, title, and fortune in Italy. There's darkness lurking in the corners though!
What level of creepy do you enjoy? What are some of your favorite creepy books?
I don't recognize any of these, but The Stalking catches my eyes. I like the creepy reads...
ReplyDeleteI like them more in winter! But there might be something in the summer air as well yes!
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Yay for spooky books! My favorites are creepy Gothics. The Ancestor sounds good — and familiar. I think I bought a Nook copy when it was a daily deal.
ReplyDeleteHave you read The House Next Door by Anne Rivers Siddons? I think it was her only creepy book, and I loved it!
I do like creepy reads but haven't tried these.
ReplyDeleteI've read nearly all of these. I think of some more as mystery / thriller which is a key genre for me.
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I have Blood Red and Omen! I really need to try them.
ReplyDeleteI do enjoy these type of books. These look good.
ReplyDeleteI am not bit into horror, however I do like the Karen Rose books because they are page turners. I like JAK too.
ReplyDeleteHumidity is the worse! Arizona's is a dry heat, except when our monsoon storms hit. Then it gets muggy, which makes everything sticky AND hot. Ugh.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you as far as scary goes. I read very little horror. I prefer a nice, creepy, Gothic-y atmosphere to give a book a shivery feeling that's not TOO scary!
The Ancestor sounds good. I've been looking for ghost stories for my October Hallowenn reading theme. 👻
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