Can you recommend some best horror novels?

Sure. 'The Fireman' by Joe Hill is a great 2016 horror novel. It has a fascinating concept with the spore and the idea of people combusting. It keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout. Then there's 'The Girl With All the Gifts' which is a must - read for horror fans. It's different from the typical zombie stories.

Sure. 'My Heart Is a Chainsaw' by Stephen Graham Jones is a must - read. It's a horror novel that delves deep into the mind of its main character. The story is filled with slasher - like elements but also has a lot of heart. Another one is 'The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires'. It's a horror story that also has elements of social commentary, set in the South and dealing with a vampire threat.

Definitely consider 'Hide'. In this novel, the concept of the game of hide - and - seek in an abandoned amusement park is really scary. The characters are well - developed, and as they try to survive this deadly game, the tension just keeps rising. It's a horror novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

One of the best horror novels is 'The Shining' by Stephen King. It's set in an isolated hotel with a dark past. The main character and his family are trapped there during the winter, and the supernatural forces start to drive the father insane. Another great one is 'Dracula' by Bram Stoker. It introduced the world to the iconic vampire Count Dracula, with its spooky castles and the horror of the undead preying on the living. Also, 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley is a classic horror novel that explores the consequences of playing God by creating life.

Definitely 'The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires'. It's a unique take on the vampire genre. It shows how an ordinary group of book - club ladies in the South deal with a vampire threat. It has a great mix of humor, horror, and Southern charm that makes it stand out among the 2020 horror novels.

Sure. 'Pet Sematary' by Stephen King is great. It plays on the fear of death and the unknown. The idea of a burial ground that brings things back wrong is really creepy. It shows how far a person might go when faced with the loss of a loved one.

There's also 'Mexican Gothic'. The descriptions in this book are so vivid. You can almost feel the dampness and decay of the old mansion as you read. It's a great blend of traditional Gothic horror and Mexican elements.

Sure. 'Pet Sematary' by Stephen King is a great long horror novel. It's about a family who moves to a new place near an ancient burial ground. The idea that the dead can come back, but not in the same way they were before, is really spooky. Another is 'The Haunting of Hill House' by Shirley Jackson. It's a classic that builds an atmosphere of horror through the characters' experiences in the supposedly haunted house. The psychological aspect of it is really strong. And don't forget 'Rosemary's Baby' by Ira Levin. The slow - burning horror of a woman suspecting that something is wrong with her pregnancy and her unborn child is truly chilling.

Yes, 'Bird Box' is a must - read from those. It has a really unique premise where people have to avoid seeing something outside or they'll die. It builds a lot of tension throughout the story.

Another great one is 'The Crow Girl' by Erik Axl Sund. This novel delves deep into the psyche of a serial killer and has a very gritty and disturbing atmosphere. It keeps you on the edge of your seat with its complex plot.