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A mother realizes that her seemingly perfect daughter might be evil as she investigates a series of deaths and misfortunes surrounding her child.
Mark Frost
As a companion to the TV series, it delves deep into the dark and mysterious world of Twin Peaks, providing philosophical insights and intertwining complex characters.
Tana French
A young detective goes undercover at a university to investigate the murder of a student who looks exactly like her, uncovering a world of obsession and deceit.
Jeneva Rose
A criminal defense attorney's world is turned upside down when her husband is accused of murdering his mistress, forcing her to confront secrets from their relationship.
Chuck Palahniuk
A collection of interconnected stories about a group of writers trying to find fame in a dark, twisted retreat, leading to horrific outcomes.
Grady Hendrix
In the 1990s, a suburban book club for women confronts a charming new neighbor who hides a dark secret and is possibly a vampire.
Josh Malerman
The sequel to Bird Box, this story continues the struggle of Malorie as she navigates a world where sight can bring madness.
Grady Hendrix
A group of women who survived brutal killings by serial killers meet to support each other, but they find themselves in a real-life horror when one of their own is targeted again.
Dennis Lehane
US Marshals investigate the disappearance of a prisoner from a mental institution, uncovering shocking truths about the island and themselves.
Patricia Highsmith
The story follows Tom Ripley, a con artist who desires the lifestyle of wealthy individuals, leading him to manipulate, deceive, and murder in order to attain his dreams.
Daisy Johnson
A story about two sisters staying in a mysterious hotel that has an eerie hold on them, exploring themes of memory and familial bonds.
Liv Constantine
A woman becomes obsessed with a wealthy couple's luxurious life, ultimately devising a scheme to infiltrate their world. As secrets unravel, the dark truth about ambition and envy is revealed.
Daphne du Maurier
A young bride struggles with the legacy of her husband's first wife, leading her to question her own sanity and everything around her.
Henry James
A governess is sent to care for two children at a remote estate, only to discover they may be haunted by the ghosts of former employees. The ambiguity of the story leaves readers questioning what is real and what is imagined, creating a lingering sense of dread.
A.R. Torre
Follows a woman who finds herself in a web of deception when her estranged family begins to surface, compelling her to uncover the truth behind her past.
Clemence Michallon
A story told from multiple perspectives, it centers on a woman who may be the captive of a serial killer, exploring fear and survival.
Lisa Jewell
A chance encounter between two women leads to dramatic consequences as secrets come to light, twisting the narrative of their lives.
Josh Malerman
In a world where unseen entities drive individuals to deadly madness, a mother must navigate a treacherous journey blindfolded to protect her children.
Thomas Harris
FBI trainee Clarice Starling is tasked with interviewing the brilliant but insane Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a notorious serial killer, to catch another killer known as Buffalo Bill.
Caroline Kepnes
A charming yet manipulative bookstore manager becomes obsessed with a customer, leading him to dangerous extremes to insert himself into her life.
Zakiya Dalila Harris
An unsettling thriller about the only Black woman working at a publishing house who suddenly finds herself in a web of danger when another Black girl appears.
Jo Nesbø
Detective Harry Hole investigates a series of disappearances of women that coincide with the first snow of winter. The chilling atmosphere and complex plot keep the reader on edge, reflecting the eeriness of winter nights.
Donna Tartt
A group of elite students at a liberal arts college become embroiled in a murder, exploring themes of ambition, morality, and the consequences of their actions.
Alex Michaelides
A therapist becomes embroiled in a murder investigation involving a secret society at Cambridge University.
Freida McFadden
A twisty thriller that explores the length one will go to for love, leading to shocking revelations.
S. J. Watson
A woman wakes up every day with no memory due to a traumatic accident, she must piece together her past with the help of her journal.
Alex Michaelides
A woman's act of violence against her husband and her refusal to speak about it leads to a psychotherapist's obsession with unraveling her story.
Michael Crichton
Scientists investigating a mysterious spacecraft discover that their fears manifest and cause chaos among them.
John Fowles
A young Englishman becomes embroiled in a mysterious and psychologically intense game of manipulation on a Greek island.