What is the scariest horror book you have ever read?Answer

I love horror books but am not scared the easiest! What are some books that had you locking your doors and checking under the bed?

It

It
ByStephen King

1986 • 1,685 Readers • 1,168 pages 4.1

Why this book?

I’ve often thought King creates such flawed, true-to-life characters that I’ll believe whatever situations he puts them in, and these kids vs the clown in the sewer was incredibly tense.

'Salem's Lot

'Salem's Lot
ByStephen King

1975 • 1,243 Readers • 483 pages 3.9

Why this book?

The David and Goliath setup of this powerful creature and his henchman against the people of this little town, plus SK’s ability to create full-bodied characters was terrifying

The Strain

#1 of 3 in The Strain Trilogy

The Strain
ByGuillermo del Toro,Chuck Hogan

2009 • 260 Readers • 424 pages 3.6

Why this book?

The initial setup seemed so realistic, and vampires (the non-sparkling kind) are the scariest creatures to me.

Bird Box

#1 of 2 in Bird Box

Bird Box
ByJosh Malerman

2001 • 574 Readers • 400 pages 3.9

Why this book?

I read this in one sitting and it scared the heck out of me. I could imagine myself in that situation. I’ve never watched the movie for fear it will ruin the spell of the book