Can you briefly introduce some of the best modern cosmic horror novels?

Sure. 'Dracula' is a must - read. It has a very creepy vampire. 'The Shining' is super scary, set in a spooky hotel. 'The Exorcist' is about a girl possessed by a demon. That's a quick look at some of them.

Among the 2021 best horror novels, 'The Final Girl Support Group' keeps you on the edge of your seat. 'Mexican Gothic' is full of mystery and horror inspired by Mexican folklore. 'My Heart Is a Chainsaw' is a gory and thought - provoking horror novel that plays with the slasher genre in a creative way.

Sure. 'Carrie' by Stephen King is a great one. It's about a girl with telekinetic powers who gets bullied at school and then takes revenge in a very bloody and horrifying way. Another is 'Rosemary's Baby' which has a really creepy plot about a woman who suspects that her unborn baby is part of a satanic plot.

Sure. 'Pet Sematary' by Stephen King is one. It's about a place where dead things come back, but not in a good way. It's full of dread and a sense of impending doom.

For beginners, I'd recommend 'The Ballad of Black Tom'. It has a more contemporary take on the classic Lovecraftian horror, which can be a bit more relatable. It also deals with social issues within the framework of the horror story, making it a bit more approachable. Also, 'The Only Good Indians' is good for new readers. It's not as convoluted as some other cosmic horror novels and the use of Native American mythology gives it a fresh and interesting angle.

One of the notable modern American novels is 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' by Mark Twain. It's a story of a boy's journey down the Mississippi River and also deals with issues like slavery and race. 'Go Tell It on the Mountain' by James Baldwin is another. It's a semi - autobiographical novel that explores the African - American experience, especially in relation to religion and family.

The 13 best include 'Ghost Story' which weaves a complex tale of the supernatural. 'It' by Stephen King is a huge and terrifying story about a shape - shifting entity that preys on children. 'Salem's Lot' by King as well, which brings vampires to a small town in a very scary way. These novels all have elements that make them great in the supernatural horror genre, like creating a sense of unease and fear.

Some of the best modern cosmic horror novels include 'Annihilation' by Jeff VanderMeer. It takes readers on a disturbing journey into Area X, a place full of strange and unknowable phenomena. Another great one is 'The Fisherman' by John Langan. It combines elements of fishing lore with a Lovecraftian - style horror, exploring dark secrets beneath the surface. Also, 'The Ballad of Black Tom' by Victor LaValle is a brilliant modern take on Lovecraftian themes, with a focus on race and power dynamics within the context of cosmic horror.

One of the best modern cosmic horror novels is 'Annihilation' by Jeff VanderMeer. It takes readers into a strange and otherworldly area known as Area X, where the laws of nature seem to be warped and unknown terrors lurk.

One great modern cosmic horror novel is 'The Fisherman' by John Langan. It combines elements of Lovecraftian horror with a unique modern take on the genre. Another is 'Annihilation' by Jeff VanderMeer. It has a very strange and otherworldly atmosphere that really gets under your skin. And 'House of Leaves' by Mark Z. Danielewski is also a must - read. It plays with the form of the novel as well as delivering a truly disorienting cosmic horror experience.