Can you recommend some best adult horror fiction?

Some of the best adult fiction books include 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald. This book explores themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream. 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' by Gabriel García Márquez is a magical realist masterpiece that tells the story of the Buendía family over generations. And 'The Lord of the Rings' by J.R.R. Tolkien is a fantasy epic with a richly - detailed world and complex characters.

Sure. 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte is a great adult fiction book. It's a story of a young governess, Jane, who falls in love with her employer, Mr. Rochester. It has elements of mystery, romance, and social commentary. Another good one is 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by Oscar Wilde. This novel explores the idea of beauty, sin, and the consequences of a hedonistic lifestyle. 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville is also a classic in adult fiction. It's a tale of a captain's obsessive hunt for a white whale.

Sure. 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green is a great one. It has elements of horror within the context of a young adult's life. Another is 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' by Ransom Riggs. The strange and spooky characters and situations make it a thrilling read for young adults. And 'The Hunger Games' also has some horror - like elements as the characters face life - threatening situations in a dystopian world.

Well, 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' might be considered, although it's often associated with younger readers, it has a huge following among adults too. It's a magical adventure with great characters. 'The Hunger Games' trilogy also has a large adult readership. It presents a dystopian world and themes of survival, power, and rebellion. 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green, while aimed at young adults, has been widely read by adults as well. It's a poignant love story with a bittersweet ending.

Sure. 'Warm Bodies' by Isaac Marion is really good. It's a different kind of zombie story as it focuses on a zombie's perspective. It shows that there can be more to the undead than just mindless killing.

Another good one is 'Divergent' by Veronica Roth. In a post - apocalyptic Chicago, society is divided into factions based on different virtues. The main character, Tris, has to figure out where she belongs and fight against the system. It's action - packed and thought - provoking.

Sure. 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown is a best - selling adult fiction novel. It combines mystery, history, and religious intrigue. 'Harry Potter' series, although initially aimed at a younger audience, has a huge following among adults as well. The books are full of magic, adventure, and complex characters. Another best - seller is 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson. It's a dark and gripping thriller.

Interstellar is a great choice too. It combines hard science concepts like time dilation and black holes with a very emotional story about a father's love for his daughter. The visuals of the different planets are breathtaking and really immerse the viewer in the science - fictional world.

Yes. Shirley Jackson's 'The Lottery' is a brilliant short horror piece. It starts off seeming like a normal small - town event but takes a very dark turn. Then there's 'The Masque of the Red Death' by Edgar Allan Poe. The vivid descriptions of the plague and the masked ball make it a classic. Also, 'August Heat' by W. F. Harvey, where the main character's strange encounter and premonition lead to a very unsettling end.

One characteristic is a strong sense of atmosphere. The best adult horror fiction can make you feel as if you're in the spooky setting, whether it's a haunted house or a desolate cemetery. For example, in 'The Exorcist' by William Peter Blatty, the descriptions of the possessed girl's room and the sounds she makes create a truly terrifying atmosphere.