Some excellent Indian horror novels include 'The Ghosts of Calcutta' which delves deep into the haunted history of the city. It's filled with spine - chilling tales of the supernatural. 'The Exorcist' is also a notable one. It's about a young girl possessed by a demon and the attempts to save her. It's a classic in the horror genre with an Indian touch. And then there's 'The Haunting of Hill House' which has been adapted into various forms and has an Indian - inspired setting that makes it truly terrifying.
One of the best Indian horror novels is 'The Shining Girls' by Lauren Beukes. It has an Indian connection in its exploration of time - warping horror. Another great one is 'Ghachar Ghochar' which has a sense of creeping dread and family secrets that add to the horror element. Also, 'The Silent House' by Orhan Pamuk, which is set in India and has a very eerie atmosphere.
Well, a highly regarded Indian horror novel is 'Midnight's Children' by Salman Rushdie. It weaves in elements of horror through its complex narrative of India's history and the fates of its characters. 'Pet Sematary' is another good one. It's about a place where dead things come back to life in a very disturbing way. And 'The Woman in Black' which has an Indian - flavored horror with its spooky apparition and the mystery surrounding it.