Can you recommend some good asian horror novels?

One of the scariest Asian horror novels is 'Ju - on: The Grudge' novelization. It has a really creepy atmosphere with its tales of the curse that spreads from a vengeful spirit. The way the horror builds up as different characters encounter the curse is bone - chilling.

One great Asian horror short story is 'The Hell Screen' by Ryunosuke Akutagawa. It's a disturbing tale that delves into the dark and twisted mind of an artist.

One great Asian horror young adult novel is 'The Girl from the Well' by Rin Chupeco. It tells the story of a vengeful spirit. Another is 'Dread Nation' by Justina Ireland, which combines horror with alternate history elements. And 'A Room Away from the Wolves' by Nova Ren Suma also has a touch of Asian - inspired horror.

One great Asian American novel could be 'The Joy Luck Club' by Amy Tan. It delves into the relationships between Chinese - American mothers and daughters, exploring cultural clashes and family bonds.

Sure. 'The Devotion of Suspect X' by Keigo Higashino is a great one. It has a brilliant plot with unexpected twists. The main character uses his extraordinary intelligence to create an almost perfect alibi for the suspect.

Sure. 'The Poppy War' by R.F. Kuang is a great one. It's set in a world inspired by Chinese history and mythology, with a strong female lead. Another is 'Shadow and Bone' by Leigh Bardugo which has elements of Slavic folklore but also Asian - inspired settings in its world - building. And 'Monstress' by Marjorie Liu, which combines Asian - inspired art and a complex fantasy world filled with magic and political intrigue.

There are many Asian spy novels out there. 'The Kaisho' by Eric Van Lustbader is a notable one. It's set in a world full of international intrigue and Asian politics. The characters are well - developed, and the story weaves in and out of different Asian locations, making it an exciting read for spy novel fans. The novel does a great job of showing the shadowy world of spies in an Asian context.

I would recommend 'The Paper Menagerie' by Ken Liu. It has elements of the fantastical and the emotional that can be considered horror - like in a more psychological sense. It's a short story collection that includes stories with Asian - American themes and a blend of science fiction elements. For example, the title story explores the relationship between a mother and son through the magic of origami animals that come to life, but with a sense of melancholy and unease that is characteristic of horror.

The Japanese story 'Ju - on' is also a classic. It focuses on a curse that is born out of a violent death in a house. The vengeful spirits in the story, like Kayako, are some of the most iconic in Asian horror. The way the horror seeps into the normal lives of the characters, with strange noises and apparitions, makes it a truly scary read.

There's 'A Tale of Two Sisters'. It involves a stepmother and two sisters. Strange things start to happen in their house, like seeing apparitions. The story is filled with psychological horror as the family's secrets are slowly uncovered, blurring the line between reality and the supernatural.