Horror Recommendations

Japes · 06-28-2011, 06:00 PM

Hi all. Looking for horror recommendations WITHOUT the element of the supernatural thrown in (Dean Koontz...and many of Stephen King's novels). Thanks to all in advance.

Namekuseijin · 06-28-2011, 06:17 PM

Poe and Lovecraft? You seek for psychological horror, no doubt.

caleb72 · 06-28-2011, 08:19 PM

The novel Koko by Peter Straub is pretty awesome and I don't think it has any supernatural at all.

BenG · 06-29-2011, 12:31 AM

The Haunting of Hill House could be considered psychological horror with an unreliable narrator.

The Passage by Justin Cronin is a non-supernatural vampire novel.

newlaza · 06-29-2011, 09:33 AM

Do you consider fantasy elements supernatural or are you just looking for psychological horror? If so recommend The Alienist and The Angel of Darkness by Caleb Carr, the Hannibal books by Thomas Harris and as mentioned above, The Blue Rose Trilogy by Peter Straub.

globals · 06-29-2011, 07:22 PM

I love "Misery" and "It" by Stephen King. "It" is a little large but enthralling.

odiakkoh · 06-29-2011, 08:18 PM

The Hannibal Lecter series is always fun for me to read. It's different enough from the movies where you don't feel like you're just reading the script.

caleb72 · 06-29-2011, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newlaza

The Blue Rose Trilogy by Peter Straub.

I always forget that there are other books. I think I've only read Koko though. One day, one day....

fantasyfan · 06-30-2011, 01:53 PM

H.P. Lovecraft was an atheist who didn't believe in the supernatural, Thus, the stories and novels which centre around the Cthulhu Mythos and the Necromonicon of the Mad Arab Abdul Alhazred represent his best work.

He was trying to scare people who didn't believe in the supernatural.

One of the most horrifying stories I have ever read in my life is the short story by William Faulkner, "A Rose for Emily".

It also has the most astonishing twist I've ever come across.

Namekuseijin · 06-30-2011, 03:22 PM

Indeed, most Lovecraft stories involve either aliens with hidden agendas outside human comprehension or pure psychological horror based on first person account by an unreliable narrator (mad). Supernatural only exists in the minds of those who believe it and if the narrator says so, so it is written...

BenBanned · 07-03-2011, 01:59 PM

Its astonishing how many well read people I talk to who have no clue about anything Lovecraft. Definitely not for everyone though, a big part of Lovecrafts work is what is not said or explained. Also not everyone likes an uncertain ending.

A Rose for Emily is one of the very few stories I enjoyed from school.

~Kate · 07-04-2011, 07:45 AM

8 pounds: Eight Tales of Crime, Horror & Suspense by Chris Holm

$0.99 on Amazon.com

Reminds me of Stephen King's collection of short stories

siraks · 07-05-2011, 09:58 AM

The Monstrumologist

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...onstrumologist

DiapDealer · 07-05-2011, 10:16 AM

I'm going to recommend Robert McCammon's Swan Song despite the fact that it may have supernatural elements. You mentioned King; and those who enjoy The Stand will more than like enjoy Swan Song.

OtterBooks · 07-05-2011, 10:27 AM

Well, 'no supernatural' pretty much eliminates the entire genre, since horror usually makes use of fear of the unknown. Otherwise it's generally labeled a "thriller." There's exceptions, but they're exceptions. Serial killer stories are probably as close as it gets.

Quote:

Originally Posted by siraks

The Monstrumologist

Amazing book, and technically it isn't a tale of the supernatural, since the creatures are just a lesser-known species of predator, at least within the narrative. The creatures are rather fantastical, though.

06-28-2011, 06:00 PM	#1
Japes Addict Posts: 303 Karma: 1033852 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Sony PRS-350,Sony PRS-950,Pocketbook 360+,B&N Nook Simple Touch Reader	Horror Recommendations Hi all. Looking for horror recommendations WITHOUT the element of the supernatural thrown in (Dean Koontz...and many of Stephen King's novels). Thanks to all in advance.

06-30-2011, 01:53 PM	#9
fantasyfan Wizard Posts: 1,376 Karma: 28116892 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ireland Device: Kindle Oasis 3, iPad 9th gen. IPhone 11	H.P. Lovecraft was an atheist who didn't believe in the supernatural, Thus, the stories and novels which centre around the Cthulhu Mythos and the Necromonicon of the Mad Arab Abdul Alhazred represent his best work. He was trying to scare people who didn't believe in the supernatural. One of the most horrifying stories I have ever read in my life is the short story by William Faulkner, "A Rose for Emily". It also has the most astonishing twist I've ever come across. Last edited by fantasyfan; 06-30-2011 at 01:59 PM.

07-04-2011, 07:45 AM	#12
~Kate Connoisseur Posts: 85 Karma: 1087068 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tornado Alley, USA Device: Paperwhite 2, Fire HDX 8.9, Nexus 7 2013	8 pounds: Eight Tales of Crime, Horror & Suspense by Chris Holm $0.99 on Amazon.com Reminds me of Stephen King's collection of short stories Last edited by ~Kate; 07-04-2011 at 07:47 AM.

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06-28-2011, 06:17 PM	#2
Namekuseijin affordable chipmunk Posts: 1,290 Karma: 9863855 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brazil Device: Sony XPeria ZL, Kindle Paperwhite	Poe and Lovecraft? You seek for psychological horror, no doubt.

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caleb72 Indie Advocate Posts: 2,863 Karma: 18794463 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: Kindle	The novel Koko by Peter Straub is pretty awesome and I don't think it has any supernatural at all.

06-29-2011, 12:31 AM	#4
BenG Home Guard Posts: 4,730 Karma: 86721650 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alpha Ralpha Boulevard Device: Kindle Oasis 3G, iPhone 6	The Haunting of Hill House could be considered psychological horror with an unreliable narrator. The Passage by Justin Cronin is a non-supernatural vampire novel.

06-29-2011, 09:33 AM	#5
newlaza Enthusiast Posts: 48 Karma: 101501 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: Secret	Do you consider fantasy elements supernatural or are you just looking for psychological horror? If so recommend The Alienist and The Angel of Darkness by Caleb Carr, the Hannibal books by Thomas Harris and as mentioned above, The Blue Rose Trilogy by Peter Straub.

06-29-2011, 07:22 PM	#6
globals Member Posts: 18 Karma: 20000 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: kindle	I love "Misery" and "It" by Stephen King. "It" is a little large but enthralling.

06-29-2011, 08:18 PM	#7
odiakkoh Guru Posts: 823 Karma: 1818344 Join Date: Apr 2011 Device: iPhone 5s	The Hannibal Lecter series is always fun for me to read. It's different enough from the movies where you don't feel like you're just reading the script.

06-30-2011, 03:22 PM	#10
Namekuseijin affordable chipmunk Posts: 1,290 Karma: 9863855 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brazil Device: Sony XPeria ZL, Kindle Paperwhite	Indeed, most Lovecraft stories involve either aliens with hidden agendas outside human comprehension or pure psychological horror based on first person account by an unreliable narrator (mad). Supernatural only exists in the minds of those who believe it and if the narrator says so, so it is written...

07-03-2011, 01:59 PM	#11
BenBanned Groupie Posts: 169 Karma: 1326166 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NJ Device: Paper	Its astonishing how many well read people I talk to who have no clue about anything Lovecraft. Definitely not for everyone though, a big part of Lovecrafts work is what is not said or explained. Also not everyone likes an uncertain ending. A Rose for Emily is one of the very few stories I enjoyed from school.

07-05-2011, 09:58 AM	#13
siraks use the force Posts: 575 Karma: 564666 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ontario Device: Kobo Touch, Lenovo K1	The Monstrumologist https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...onstrumologist

07-05-2011, 10:16 AM	#14
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 28,394 Karma: 203720150 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	I'm going to recommend Robert McCammon's Swan Song despite the fact that it may have supernatural elements. You mentioned King; and those who enjoy The Stand will more than like enjoy Swan Song.

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