Can you recommend some great fiction horror books?

Sure. 'Goosebumps' series by R.L. Stine is a great start for beginners. The stories are spooky but not overly terrifying, and they are easy to read. Another good one is 'Coraline' by Neil Gaiman. It has a dark and eerie atmosphere, but also a sense of adventure. 'The Woman in Black' by Susan Hill is also suitable. It builds suspense slowly and has a very effective horror element.

Sure. 'The Shining' by Stephen King is a classic. It tells the story of a family in an isolated hotel filled with terrifying ghosts. Another one is 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker. This story introduced the world - famous vampire, Dracula, and his hunt for blood in Victorian England. And 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley, which explores the horror of a created being out of control.

Sure. 'A Dance with Dragons' by George R.R. Martin has some horror elements in it. It's a complex and engaging book that includes dark and terrifying scenes.

Sure. From the list, 'The Girl with All the Gifts' is a must - read. The story is set in a post - apocalyptic world where most of humanity has been turned into zombies. But the main character Melanie is different, and the book delves deep into her character and the moral and ethical questions that her existence poses. Also, 'The Fireman' has a really engaging plot. It's about a man with a mysterious ability in a world falling apart due to a strange plague. The descriptions of the chaos and the fear are very vivid.

Sure. One of the well - known horror fiction books from 1985 could be 'The Keep' by F. Paul Wilson. It has elements of the supernatural and horror that are quite engaging.

Another great book from that list might be 'Salem's Lot' by Stephen King. It tells the story of a small town being invaded by vampires. King is a master of horror, and this book is full of suspense and scares. He really builds the atmosphere of a town being overrun by the undead.

One of the great horror fiction books from that list could be 'The Ruins' by Scott Smith. It's a terrifying tale about a group of tourists who encounter a strange and deadly force in the Mexican jungle.

Sure. 'The Green Mile' by Stephen King is a great one. It has elements of horror with its supernatural elements and the dark prison setting.

Sure. One could be 'Pet Sematary' by Stephen King. It's a really creepy book that deals with the idea of death and the afterlife in a very disturbing way.

There's also 'The Changeling' by Victor LaValle. It combines elements of horror with themes of fatherhood and the supernatural. It's a complex and engaging story that takes the reader on a journey filled with both horror and heart. The unique blend of horror and human emotion makes it stand out from other books on the list.