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I need a good horror book.......
Posted on 10/11/09 at 1:18 pm
Posted on 10/11/09 at 1:18 pm
I am in the seasonal mood. I just read "The Raven" by Poe, "The Body Snatchers" by R.L. Stevenson, and about to begin "The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde." I need a good novel, though. I have never been the one for reading a long horror story, though, and am not well versed in the genre. Can somebody give me a few good recommendations?
Oh, and please do not recommend Stoker's "Dracula" or Shelly's "Frankenstien." I have read them both a couple times. I don't think, however, that I could read them again, not right now.
Oh, and please do not recommend Stoker's "Dracula" or Shelly's "Frankenstien." I have read them both a couple times. I don't think, however, that I could read them again, not right now.
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Posted on 10/11/09 at 1:29 pm to lsufan9193969700
Amityville Horror
Supposedly true. Guy that was a dorm parent for me in high school from Jersey would always talk about the house and how people he knew had been in it and felt "something"
Supposedly true. Guy that was a dorm parent for me in high school from Jersey would always talk about the house and how people he knew had been in it and felt "something"
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Posted on 10/11/09 at 1:34 pm to PBeard
Do you like Stephen King.
I would start with some of his earlier works like Salem's Lot, The Shining or The Dead Zone. For years people have told me Cujo is one of his best books, but I just can't get into it after seeing the movie.
I would start with some of his earlier works like Salem's Lot, The Shining or The Dead Zone. For years people have told me Cujo is one of his best books, but I just can't get into it after seeing the movie.
Posted on 10/11/09 at 1:36 pm to TigerMyth36
Christine by King was also outstanding.
Posted on 10/11/09 at 1:46 pm to TigerMyth36
Cujo was a MUCH better book than it was a movie. The Shining is a better option if you're new to Stephen King though, IMO
Posted on 10/11/09 at 1:51 pm to SW2SCLA
Problem is the original poster has probably seen or knows about most of the movies from King's books.
I used to read John Saul and Dean Koontz but haven't read any of their books in years.
Actually haven't read any horror in years so I am not sure who the currents Kings and Queens of horror are at this time.
I used to read John Saul and Dean Koontz but haven't read any of their books in years.
Actually haven't read any horror in years so I am not sure who the currents Kings and Queens of horror are at this time.
Posted on 10/11/09 at 2:29 pm to TigerMyth36
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Problem is the original poster has probably seen or knows about most of the movies from King's books.
True.
I just read a piece from Straub's Ghost Story. I am thinking about that one.
Posted on 10/11/09 at 2:38 pm to lsufan9193969700
Actually Straub and King's The Talisman is very good but it is more of a horro/fantasy hybrid.
Never read Ghost Story but the movie was good.
Never read Ghost Story but the movie was good.
Posted on 10/11/09 at 6:11 pm to TigerMyth36
I just picked up two books from Barnes and Noble
1. Peter Straub's Ghost Story
2. Clive Barker's Mister B. Gone
The second one seems like a possible fun read. The book is haunted! Yes, by a demon! The demon tries to convince his reader to quit reading. But once the demon realizes that the reader isn't stopping, he tells his ancient memior of the history of good vs. evil...interesting. I hope it is good.
1. Peter Straub's Ghost Story
2. Clive Barker's Mister B. Gone
The second one seems like a possible fun read. The book is haunted! Yes, by a demon! The demon tries to convince his reader to quit reading. But once the demon realizes that the reader isn't stopping, he tells his ancient memior of the history of good vs. evil...interesting. I hope it is good.
Posted on 10/11/09 at 6:13 pm to lsufan9193969700
Sounds interesting. I have only read one Barker book and that was so long ago, I have no memory of the book. Perhaps the demon erased my memory once I finished the book.
Posted on 10/11/09 at 6:16 pm to TigerMyth36
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Perhaps the demon erased my memory once I finished the book.
That craft bastard...this book was in the bargain Halloween section. The demon marked the book down, so it would be more appealing....
Posted on 10/11/09 at 6:36 pm to lsufan9193969700
Posted on 10/11/09 at 7:29 pm to lsufan9193969700
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2. Clive Barker's Mister B. Gone
Great book
Posted on 10/11/09 at 7:31 pm to lsufan9193969700
I just started "Ghost Road Blues" by Maberry. It's the first in a trilogy.
From amazon...
Ghost Road Blues
Only 150 pages in, but it's good so far.
From amazon...
Ghost Road Blues
Only 150 pages in, but it's good so far.
Posted on 10/11/09 at 7:36 pm to CTexTiger
Also, try Richard Matheson or Shirley Jackson if you haven't read them yet.
"House of Leaves" by Danielewski is really creepy and unsettling, but it takes a little work. The format is bizarre and takes some getting used to, but if you can deal with it you will be rewarded.
"World War Z" by Brooks is a lot of fun if you are into zombie stuff.
"House of Leaves" by Danielewski is really creepy and unsettling, but it takes a little work. The format is bizarre and takes some getting used to, but if you can deal with it you will be rewarded.
"World War Z" by Brooks is a lot of fun if you are into zombie stuff.
Posted on 10/11/09 at 7:56 pm to CTexTiger
Phantoms
Posted on 10/11/09 at 9:32 pm to lsufan9193969700
LOVE Clive Barker. Just read damnation game and loved it. My favorite book of his, though, is everville
Posted on 10/11/09 at 9:34 pm to lsufan9193969700
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bargain Halloween section
where is this?
Posted on 10/11/09 at 10:53 pm to Aspercel
the hellbound heart by barker is supposed to be amazing and its less than 200 pages. i think im going to look into this. any one read a lot of barker? i continually see a lot of his books being recommended on a lot of sites. ive never read one of his books though
Posted on 10/12/09 at 1:53 am to lsufan9193969700
Mister B. Gone was great, but it was definitely more comedy than horror in my opinion. And speaking of that, I was posting in this thread to suggest that to you or anything by Clive Barker, he's the best horror writer right now.
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