Can you recommend some good 'ritual novel arctic horror novels'?

John Carpenter's 'The Thing' was also made into a novel. Set in the arctic, it features a shape - shifting alien that infiltrates a group of researchers. The paranoia and the fear of not knowing who is the 'thing' among them creates a really intense horror atmosphere in the cold and desolate arctic landscape.

The isolation of the arctic setting is a big part. In these novels, characters are cut off from the rest of the world, which intensifies the horror. The vast, cold, and unforgiving landscape creates a sense of helplessness. And the ritual aspect adds an extra layer of mystery. It could be ancient rites or strange cult - like behaviors that the characters encounter. This combination of the unknown and the harsh environment makes it appealing.

One well - known horror ritual story is 'The Midnight Game'. It involves a set of rules and a dark ritual. You have to write your name on a piece of paper, prick your finger for blood, turn off all the lights at midnight and start walking around the house. It's said that a malevolent entity will be summoned. Another is the 'Bloody Mary' story. Legend has it that if you stand in a dark bathroom, light some candles, and chant 'Bloody Mary' three times, a ghostly figure might appear. And then there's the 'Ouija Board' story. Using the Ouija board is considered a form of ritual communication with the spirit world, but it's often associated with negative and scary experiences as it may attract unwanted spirits.

Some 'ritual novels' worth checking out are 'American Gods' by Neil Gaiman. In this novel, there are a lot of religious and cultural rituals from different mythologies. The characters are often influenced by these rituals. Another one is 'The Magicians' by Lev Grossman. There are rituals in the magic - using society depicted in the book. For example, the way students learn and perform magic has a ritualistic aspect to it.

I'm not sure of specific novels that are named as 'ritual pinner novels' as it's not a common genre term. However, 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown has elements of ritual in it. The story is filled with religious rituals and their interpretations that drive the plot forward. Another one could be 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco which also has a lot of religious and cultural rituals as part of its mystery - filled narrative.

I'm not specifically aware of Leigh Clark's Arctic horror novels with carnivores. But generally, in Arctic horror, carnivores like polar bears could be menacing elements. You might try searching on specialized horror literature platforms or asking in horror book clubs.

One popular 'ritual of merlin fanfiction' is 'The Lost Rituals of Merlin' which delves into the discovery of ancient rituals that Merlin once used. It has an interesting plot that keeps you hooked.

One great arctic fantasy novel is 'The Snow Child' by Eowyn Ivey. It beautifully blends the harsh arctic landscape with a touch of magic as it tells the story of a child who seems to be made of snow.

There are not many novels that are specifically named 'arctic darkness novel'. But if we think about novels set in the Arctic with a sense of darkness, 'Smilla's Sense of Snow' by Peter Høeg has elements of mystery and cold, Arctic - related plot. The main character, Smilla, tries to solve a mystery in the Arctic environment which has an air of coldness and a kind of 'dark' mystery about it.

Definitely. 'Icebound: A Doctor's Incredible Battle for Survival at the South Pole' is an excellent choice. Although it's about the South Pole, it has a lot in common with arctic stories in terms of extreme cold and survival. 'The Arctic Grail' is another. It's a comprehensive look at arctic exploration. 'Ancient Ice' is also among the best. It explores the ancient ice in the arctic regions and the secrets it holds.