What Should Be YOUR Next Horror Read?
What Should Be YOUR Next Horror Read?
Having trouble choosing what horror book to read next (or first, if you're new)? This quiz is for you!
Having trouble choosing what horror book to read next (or first, if you're new)? This quiz is for you!
How strong is your stomach?
Now that we've gotten THAT out of the way, how far do you actually WANT to push that stomach of yours?
All right then. Do you prefer something more physically gruesome or more disturbing in nature?
Would you like to read a comic rather than a novel?
Do you prefer more in-depth character development, a plot-driven story, or lots of description in your stories?
How do you like your plots?
Silly question: How much Stephen King have you read?
GRAWR RARRR! There's a monster in your book! How do you react?
The Walking Dead by Robert Kirkman
The Walking Dead by Robert Kirkman
This zombie apocalypse horror comic follows Rick Grimes as he attempts to survive in the world. This gruesome story is very character-driven and will keep you entertained for hours and hours!
Read this one already? Try Frank Miller's Sin City or Terry Moore's Rachel Rising instead!
From Hell by Alan Moore
From Hell by Alan Moore
A comic about a serial killer that was once published in serial form! What could get creepier? This comic is more on the disturbing side of gruesome horror, so watch your stomach here.
Need something a LITTLE lighter? Try Frank Miller's From Hell instead.
The Green Mile by Stephen King
The Green Mile by Stephen King
One of King's less horrific works, this book features a man who was accused of murdering two girls and is headed to the electric chair -- but did he actually do it? Very character-driven with an intricate plot, The Green Mile will delight readers looking for a lighter horror book.
Want a different King book? Try 11/22/63 or Mr. Mercedes.
Want something that's not King? Try Richard Matheson's I Am Legend instead.
NOS4A2 by Joe Hill
NOS4A2 by Joe Hill
A transforming, kidnapping monster book! Can this once-victim save her child from the same predator? This book is a little bit on the lighter side of horror and is very character-driven.
Read it? Try IT by Stephen King or The Lake by Richard Laymon.
The Ritual by Adam L. G. Nevill
The Ritual by Adam L. G. Nevill
Ancient sacrificial sites and beasts in the woods! How fun! This is a little bit on the lighter side of horror and is very plot-driven. Good for a scare with a little less of the gore.
Read it? Try Innocence by Dean Koontz instead!
The Terror by Dan Simmons
The Terror by Dan Simmons
Historical fiction horror with sea monsters! Doesn't that sound like fun?! A great entryway into horror for historical fiction fans, this is a less gruesome horror novel that is very character-driven with a complex plot.
Read it? Try Dark Echo by Francis Cottam!
Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice
Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice
A vampire speaks about his first two centuries of undead life. This book is heavier on description and a little bit lighter on the horror, and could be a very fun read for you!
Read it already? Try The Vampire Tapestry by Suzy McKee Charnas instead!
The Hellbound Heart by Clive Barker
The Hellbound Heart by Clive Barker
A hedonist seeks the ultimate sensual pleasure, but his search may have taken him too far. This book is heavy with sex and violence. If that's not for you, I strongly suggest you take the quiz again.
Read this one? Try some of Barker's other works (Weaveworld ought to keep you occupied for a while), or try some Poppy Z. Brite instead!