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These depraved books are intense reads—but their gore and violence are not gratuitous.

Once you know, everything changes.

This spine-chilling page turner will haunt you.

Buckle up for the most twisted flight of your life.

Spiritual and psychedelic terrors for the gentle-hearted scare chasers.

“Horror at its core is the hope that in the end, we can encounter our demons and live to tell the tale.”

You could be the lucky winner of three of Penguin's scariest horror books.

Get a full dose of fright in one sitting.

You won't find these books on mainstream lists—but that doesn't mean they aren't among the best.

Try out these true crime reads before you buy! 

The Lineup's community has terrifying taste—these are your most beloved titles.

An Edgar Award-winning author tells the story of a serial killer couple. 

Your quest for irrefutable proof of the supernatural continues.

Devilishly scary reads. 

Be careful—these bloody romance books bite.

The unsettling creatures that populate these pages will haunt your nightmares.

Horror small presses are booming—here's a small taste of what this year has to offer.

Is true love written in the stars? 

It's a great year to be a true crime fiend.

A limited series of books released over time is an exciting way to grow your horror library and have an eye-catching set of spines on your shelves!