Can you recommend the best survival horror novels?

One of the best is 'The Shining' by Stephen King. It's set in an isolated hotel and the sense of dread is palpable as the main character slowly descends into madness. Another great one is 'Bird Box' by Josh Malerman. The concept of not being able to see without risking death creates a unique and terrifying atmosphere. And 'I Am Legend' by Richard Matheson is also excellent. It shows the loneliness and horror of being the last man on earth among the undead.

Sure. 'The Stand' by Stephen King is a great dystopian survival novel. It's about a post - apocalyptic world after a super - flu wipes out most of the population. There are different groups of survivors with their own agendas. Another is 'The Maze Runner' by James Dashner. Teens are trapped in a maze and have to find a way to escape while surviving against various threats. 'Lord of the Flies' by William Golding is also a classic. It shows what happens when a group of boys are stranded on an island and how they form a sort of dystopian society among themselves.

Yes. 'Cast Away' is a well - known story (it also has a movie adaptation). A man is marooned on an island and has to figure out how to stay alive. 'Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage' is a non - fictional account of a remarkable survival journey in the Antarctic. 'A Walk in the Woods' by Bill Bryson is also a kind of survival adventure as he attempts to hike the Appalachian Trail and faces various challenges along the way. It's more of a humorous take on survival in nature.

Sure. 'The Long Walk' by Slavomir Rawicz. It's about his escape from a Siberian gulag and the long journey to freedom. Another is 'Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage' which tells the story of Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic expedition. And don't forget 'Papillon' by Henri Charrière, which details his escape attempts from a penal colony.

Definitely. 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy can be considered an adventure survival novel. It's set in a post - apocalyptic world where a father and son are trying to survive. 'A Wrinkle in Time' has elements of adventure and survival as the characters travel through different dimensions. 'The Hunger Games' series also involves survival in a harsh, controlled environment. In all these books, the characters face great challenges and find ways to endure.

I'd recommend 'Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash'. It has a relatively simple premise where a group of people find themselves in a strange and dangerous world and have to learn how to survive. The characters are relatable and the story gradually unfolds the challenges they face in this new world.

Sure. 'The Hunger Games' is a great choice for young adults. It has a strong female lead, Katniss, and the story is full of action and survival challenges in a dystopian world. Another one is 'Hatchet'. It's about a boy's solo survival in the wild, which can be really inspiring for young people. 'The Maze Runner' series by James Dashner also counts. The characters are trapped in a maze and have to find a way to survive and escape.

Sure. 'The Girl with All the Gifts' is a great one. It has a unique take on zombies. The story focuses on a girl who is different from the typical zombies. It's a story of survival but also about what it means to be human in a world overrun by the undead.

Definitely. 'Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage' by Alfred Lansing is a remarkable survival story. It chronicles Ernest Shackleton's ill - fated Antarctic expedition and how his crew managed to survive. 'The Cay' by Theodore Taylor is also a great read. A young boy and an old man are stranded on a cay and must rely on each other to stay alive. And 'Julie of the Wolves' by Jean Craighead George, where a young Eskimo girl finds herself alone in the Arctic and has to use her skills to survive.

Sure. 'Hatchet' is a top pick. It's a gripping tale of a boy's survival in the wild. Another is 'My Side of the Mountain'. It's about a boy's adventure in the mountains where he learns to live off the land. 'The Martian' too, as it shows how to make do with limited resources in a hostile environment.