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The Bad Seed

William March

A mother realizes that her seemingly perfect daughter might be evil as she investigates a series of deaths and misfortunes surrounding her child.

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The Secret History of Twin Peaks

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.

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The Likeness

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.

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The Perfect Marriage

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.

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Haunted

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.

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The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires

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.

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Malorie

Josh Malerman

The sequel to Bird Box, this story continues the struggle of Malorie as she navigates a world where sight can bring madness.

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The Final Girl Support Group

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.

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Shutter Island

Dennis Lehane

US Marshals investigate the disappearance of a prisoner from a mental institution, uncovering shocking truths about the island and themselves.

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The Talented Mr. Ripley

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.

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The Hotel

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.

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The Last Mrs. Parrish

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.

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Rebecca

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.

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The Turn of the Screw

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.

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The Good Lie

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.

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The Quiet Tenant

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.

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None of This Was True

Lisa Jewell

A chance encounter between two women leads to dramatic consequences as secrets come to light, twisting the narrative of their lives.

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Bird Box

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.

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The Silence of the Lambs

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.

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You

Caroline Kepnes

A charming yet manipulative bookstore manager becomes obsessed with a customer, leading him to dangerous extremes to insert himself into her life.

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The Other Black Girl

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.

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The Snowman

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.

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The Secret History

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.

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The Maidens

Alex Michaelides

A therapist becomes embroiled in a murder investigation involving a secret society at Cambridge University.

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The Boyfriend

Freida McFadden

A twisty thriller that explores the length one will go to for love, leading to shocking revelations.

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Before I Go to Sleep

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.

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The Silent Patient

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.

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Sphere

Michael Crichton

Scientists investigating a mysterious spacecraft discover that their fears manifest and cause chaos among them.

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The Magus

John Fowles

A young Englishman becomes embroiled in a mysterious and psychologically intense game of manipulation on a Greek island.

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