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Horror books

Discover some of the best horror books. From supernatural stories to bone-chilling thrillers, these are guaranteed to keep you up at night.

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Simone St. James

Ingeniously plotted and heartstoppingly terrifying, are you ready to uncover the secret of Murder Road?

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