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Vendor: M. R. James
Ghost Stories of an Antiquary by M. R. James, Fiction, Literary
The details of horror are almost never explicit, the stories relying on a gentle, bucolic background to emphasise the awfulness of the otherworldly intrusions. James' style of writing can be considered as "gothic".After Jonathan Miller adapted "Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My...- $14.95
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Vendor: Jacob Peyton
Float
When the trip of a lifetime turns to horror and puts a group of vacationers in the middle of a deadly battle between man and beast will anyone make it out of the water alive? Captain Jake Taylor is haunted by the death of...- $12.99
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Vendor: Robert Phillips
Nightshade: 20th Century Ghost Stories
The ghost story redefined in twenty-seven chilling tales from notable crafters of twentieth-century literature The phantasms, shades, and specters in this volume of ghost stories by contemporary writers like Alison Lurie, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Joyce Carol Oates, and William Trevor as well as such...- $24.99
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Vendor: Tonya Kappes
A Charming Ghost
Author: Tonya KappesISBN-10: 1530371732ISBN-13: 9781530371730Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/03/2016Pages: 178Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.42lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.38d- $13.24
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Vendor: Henry James
The Turn of the Screw
The story had held us, round the fire, sufficiently breathless, but except the obvious remark that it was gruesome, as, on Christmas Eve in an old house, a strange tale should essentially be, I remember no comment uttered till somebody happened to say that...- $5.99
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Vendor: Henry James
The Turn of the Screw: A timelessly unsettling ghost story
A classic gothic horror story by Henry James "We are afraid of something unnamed, of something, perhaps, in ourselves . . . Henry James . . . can still make us afraid of the dark." - Virginia Woolf " James] is the most intelligent...- $7.83
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Vendor: Maria Farina
Grave Robber: the Gypsy Chronicles
All was peaceful in the quiet, Borough of Sewickley, PA, until someone decided to go ahead and raise the dead. Now, there's chaos. Have the demons of the Hollow broken the Treaty or are the humans dabbling in black magic? One thing is for...- $14.95
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Vendor: Gary Sargent
Three Winter Ghosts
'" ...My ghost was a remnant of the girl I knew, a dark winter thing from a folk tale, a bit of sharpened will powered by hatred..." Noble's eyes glittered with vapid life as he took us in- "Think on this, Doctor Jardine, because...- $6.49
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Vendor: Patricia Crott Brown
The Wine Stain: (A Dutch East Indies Folk Tale)
For the past several years, childhood sweethearts Joseph Mueller and Annabelle Van Pelt have attended the Spring Ball together. But this year, things won't work out like Joseph had carefully planned. Joseph is in his last year of school and, following graduation, he intends...- $8.95
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Vendor: John Mercer
They Call Me Zombie
Mikey was having a perfectly good summer.... until he died. The doctors managed to save him from the great beyond, but as it turns out, dying really messes up your life. And since he came back, nothing has been the same. A dark and...- $12.99
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Vendor: D. Michael Flanagan
Killing the Goose
There is a decaying, old mansion, all but forgotten in the rich Palisade Hills just beyond Los Angeles. Long abandoned, it remains anything but empty. LYDIA CARTER young woman, murdered at the height of her rock-and-roll fame, cannot rest until someone uncovers the truth...- $19.00
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Vendor: Edith Wharton
The Ghost Stories of Edith Wharton
This haunting anthology is an enthralling collection of chilling tales infused with Edith Wharton's masterful exploration of human psychology and the hidden recesses of the human heart. As a keen observer of human nature, Wharton weaves her ghostly tales with remarkable subtlety and psychological...- $38.99
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Vendor: Washington Irving
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" tells the story of Ichabod Crane and his hapless attempt to win the heart and hand of Katrina Van Tassel in the context of a comical ghost story. Ichabod comes to Sleepy Hollow, New York, from his home state...- $10.99
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Vendor: Duncan Ralston
Video Nasties
16 horror tales in the tradition of Stephen King, Clive Barker, and The Twilight Zone!Video Nasties - A young film enthusiast inadvertently releases horror director Nicolo Funelli and his "video nasties" from VHS imprisonment after discovering a box of old video tapes outside an...- $14.69
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Vendor: Molly Garcia
Tales of Darkness Drive
Eleven Twisted Dark & Ghostly Tales Darkness Drive: Who is the new resident of Darkmoor House? Anyone in need of comeuppance should be very, very careful DIY: Katie's neighbour loves his DIY but there's something else going on his shed Dead Man's Swim: Night...- $11.99
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Vendor: Stephanie Damore
Bewitched Break Inn: A Paranormal Cozy Mystery
There's a string of break-ins happening around Silverlake, and no one is happy about it. Whoever the burglar is, he's smart, able to bypass magical wards and make off with the goods before the police even have a clue something's amiss.That is until Loretta...- $26.99
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Vendor: Algernon Blackwood
The Collected Shorter Supernatural & Weird Fiction of Algernon Blackwood Volume 4: Twenty-Nine Short Stories of the Strange and Unusual Including 'Con
A fourth helping of Blackwood's tales of the uncannyAlgernon Henry Blackwood was one of the most prolific authors of supernatural and horror fiction in the history of the genre. In fact, his output was so great and rapidly produced that it is possible his...- $27.92
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Vendor: Algernon Blackwood
The Collected Shorter Supernatural & Weird Fiction of Algernon Blackwood Volume 3: Eighteen Short Stories & One Novella of the Strange and Unusual Inc
A third impressive collection of Blackwood's outstanding shorter fictionAlgernon Henry Blackwood was one of the most prolific authors of supernatural and horror fiction in the history of the genre. In fact, his output was so great and rapidly produced that it is possible his...- $27.92
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Vendor: Stephanie Damore
Spooked Solid: A Paranormal Cozy Mystery
Happy Halloween!Welcome to the best holiday of the year, or so Angelica thought until the tricks began to outweigh the treats. Frog curses, poisoned candy apples, and a wayward vampire are only half of her problems. Add in a two-hundred-year-old curse, a depressed poltergeist,...- $15.99
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Vendor: Linda Niehoff
The Ghost You Know
What haunts you? Whimsy meets fear in this dazzling debut short story collection from an exciting new voice in fiction. The face in the heating register at Elsie Mack's slumber party looks... familiar. When ghosts nearly go extinct, a natural history museum puts one...- $12.99
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Vendor: Peter J. Larrivee
Good Bones
Tommy Walker was a broken child from a broken home, but now as an adult, he has an opportunity to leave his mark on the world, and not spend his entire adulthood slaving away at a thankless job for mediocre pay like his father....- $15.99
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Vendor: Addison Hodges Hart
Patapsco Spirits: Eleven Ghost Stories
A bohemian artist obsessed with a lonely woodland pond haunted by preternatural entities... an old man and his grandson who maintain their strong connection after the former's death... a revenant summoned for vengeance through a carefully guarded secret "conjuring song"... a priest mysteriously called...- $17.95
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Vendor: Michael Raleigh
The Conjurer's Boy
The Conjuror's Boy is the saga of Thomas Faye, a fatherless boy who enters a junk shop on a gray Chicago day in 1962 and is forever changed by the two men he meets there. Arthur Farrell, the proprietor, is a sometime-magician, raconteur, wanderer,...- $15.95
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Vendor: Louisa Morgan
The Ghosts of Beatrice Bird
The Ghosts of Beatrice Bird is an unforgettable story of obsession, redemption, and the magic of unexpected friendship, from the acclaimed author of A Secret History of Witches. Beatrice Bird is haunted by ghosts--a gift she's had since she was a small child. Unfortunately,...- $30.00
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Vendor: Glen Grant
Obake: Ghost Stories of Hawaii
Author: Glen GrantISBN-10: 1566477042ISBN-13: 9781566477048Publisher: Mutual PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/1994Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 7.72h x 4.96w x 0.87d- $14.95
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Vendor: R. W. Wallace
Piercing the Veil: Book 4 of the Ghost Detective Series
All detectives search for clues and take testimonies when working a case. Ghost detectives are no different. And they have an advantage: They can depose other ghosts - the actual victims.Robert and Clothilde's current interviewee occupies a tiny cemetery in the depths of the...- $19.99
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Vendor: Beth Dolgner
Scenic Views
Guests are seeing the dead at Eternal Rest Bed and Breakfast. Eternal Rest Bed and Breakfast seems quiet after Emily Buchanan sends the resident ghosts on a mission to find her late husband's spirit. When she begins hearing strange noises, Emily doesn't think it...- $12.99
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Vendor: Ray Newman
Municipal Gothic: Thirteen ghost stories
"I only ever do forewords for things I adore. I adore this book." - David Southwell, Hookland Guide "Newman gives the familiar spectre of the English ghost story a spring in its step with his dry wit, deft formal experiments and canny sense of...- $12.72
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Vendor: David Streets
The Time Quantum
In an old church on a cold autumn afternoon, a young woman is making a brass rubbing. Suddenly, she senses a presence by the altar. A vague, diaphanous object brushes past her. She bends down over her brass rubbing and sees that it is...- $37.95
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Vendor: C. A. Varian
Kindred Spirits: Prequel to The Sapphire Necklace
Candy Townsend enjoyed her life as a young bartender in the city of New Orleans. Sure, she had a complicated relationship with her ex-boyfriend, Brad, but she was in love with a new man and was hopeful for the future. Sadly, her life, and...- $15.99
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Vendor: Regina Welling
Bargain Haunter (Large Print): A Ghost Cozy Mystery Series
Just another day in Mooselick River.When her marriage ended, Everly Dupree landed on her feet with only a few minor stumbles. She moved back home, bought a great house, got involved in town events, and found a job...maybe not the best job in the...- $19.99
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Vendor: Kealan Patrick Burke
Peregrine's Tale
The fourth volume in the award-winning Timmy Quinn series. At eleven years of age, strange things started to happen to a boy named Timmy Quinn. His ordinary life was abruptly thrown into chaos by the revelation that there exists a separate plane of existence...- $6.24
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Vendor: Jane Gilheaney Barry
Sarah's House & The Canal, Ghost Tales and More
Ghosts, witches, and a fairytale villain haunt this micro-collection of gothic stories by Jane Gilheaney Barry. Compelling, rich and darkly atmospheric tales to add to the chill when the nights draw in... Jane Gilheaney Barry is an Irish author of gothic fiction, creative non-fiction,...- $5.99
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Vendor: Lisa Gilliam
Two Shadows: A Ghost Story based upon Real Events
What if a ghost followed you home? Would you know what to do or how to get rid of it? Would you welcome it or find a way to expel it from your life? And could you be sure this demonic presence was truly...- $5.38
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Vendor: H. P. Lovecraft
H. P. Lovecraft Collection: At the Mountains of Madness, The Call of Cthulhu, The Dunwich Horror and The Shunned House
H.P. Lovecraft Collection includes four of the most popular and enduring works by the master of the macabre: At the Mountains of Madness, The Call of Cthulhu, The Dunwich Horror and The Shunned House.Author: H. P. LovecraftISBN-10: 1008925144ISBN-13: 9781008925144Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/25/2021Pages: 232Format: HardcoverWeight:...- $32.45
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Vendor: Cherita Ford
Now You Can Lay Me Down to Sleep... If I Shall Die before I Wake!
This story is a fiction horror tale about a young boy who becomes cursed and kills when the bedtime prayer is heard. "Now lay me down to sleep... I pray the Lord my soul to keep... If I shall die before I wake... I...- $11.95
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Vendor: Diana L. Forsberg
Never Tell Chloe
It was a typical summer road trip . . . until it wasn't.When twenty-something Chloe agrees to a spur-of-the-moment summer road trip through Wisconsin with her new neighbor, she only wanted a break from her mundane life.Chloe never expected to uncover a family secret...- $13.99
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Vendor: Naley Gonzalez
Like My Mother Before Me
"You're not crazy... But nothing is okay."Spoiled and self-centered daddy's girl Alizé Salvas spends her time texting with friends, cutting class to get high, and playing volleyball.When Alizé witnesses a horrifying sight of a skeletal woman vanishing from her father's study, she's certain she's...- $16.99
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Vendor: Charlie Glasgow
Viking Lake
Imagine slipping back into time. It's 1972 and Professor William Bates takes a sabattical to clear his head and his heart. The story he's hoping to write is sidetracked for something much more sinnister by the ghosts and demons that haunt this area of...- $9.99
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Vendor: Charlie Glasgow
Gravity
People are vanishing somewhere in Iowa over several decades and without a trace. FBI agent Flick Anderson follows the trail and finds the small town of Gravity, Iowa where the sidewalks are barren and the post office boarded up. Agent Anderson vanishes in 1958...- $9.99
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Vendor: John Doriot
Intersections
Intersections is a collection of ghost stories that remind us of our past or our misdeeds. These stories have a wide range of characters and plotlines, but they all share a common thread of revisiting past events and showing the effects that the character's...- $30.00
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Vendor: Lucia Kuhl
Ghost Witch P.I.
ANIMALS UP, $50,000. HUMANS DOWN, ONE VERY SPECIAL LIFE. Humans tend to think they rule the world, when in fact, they require constant supervision and observation from the Animal Kingdom and Spirit world. Take tonight, for example, fifty-thousand dollars raised for charity and one...- $6.99
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Vendor: Regina Welling
She Shall Have Music (Large Print): Paranormal Women's Fiction
Sometimes fate offers a second chance. Sometimes it forces one.It's bad enough having to deal with other people's emotions, but when you can actually see them-life becomes one long series of too much information.Aura reader, Amethyst, sees everyone around her through a lens of...- $19.99
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Wherever She Goes (Large Print): Paranormal Women's Fiction
Kat Canton sees too much-even while she sees nothing at all. Used to being both blind and psychic, she does the best she can with the cards she has been dealt. Even if those cards are of the Tarot variety. With two strikes against...- $17.99
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Vendor: Michael Ferguson
The Acrimonious: Paranormal Fictions
Welcome to Bracken... ...a town where tales of demonic possession, haunted houses, man-eating plants, and cursed objects abound. Where witches live among ordinary people, and nothing is as it seems. Meet the Cobblestone witches who offer magical solutions to all problems mundane or supernatural....- $16.99
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Vendor: Shani Struthers
This Haunted World Book Three: Highgate: A Truly Haunting Supernatural Thriller
From Shani Struthers, the bestselling author of The Venetian and The Eleventh Floor, comes the third in the This Haunted World series: Highgate. With sometimes harrowing scenes, this is her darkest novel yet and not for the faint-hearted!Highgate, perhaps the most famous cemetery in...- $14.04
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Where The Briars Sleep
She couldn't imagine being alone in the dark, the wardrobe looming over her, its door creaking, hangers rattling. Anything could sneak up on you in the dark when you closed your eyes. Anything. Arriving back at her home estate, the first thing Rose does...- $29.99
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Vendor: Mary Lu Scholl
Corpse in the Clubhouse: Book 6
You have to admit, Patty has solved all of the unexplained deaths since she moved into the 55+ Mobile Home and RV Park. On the other hand, there weren't any unexplained deaths before she moved in! Finding herself unexpectedly alone in a 25-foot camper...- $9.99
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Vendor: Hank Roberts
Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories contains three novellas by retired dentist Hank Roberts. The first two are the two volume previously published books "The Mysterious Mansion" and "The Mysterious Manison Part Two." These books tell of a twenty-first century couple who buy a haunted mansion in Alabama...- $15.00
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Vendor: Henry James
The Turn of the Screw
" James] is the most intelligent man of his generation." -T. S. Eliot "The economy of horror is carried to its last degree."-Edith Wharton "The most hopelessly evil story that we could have read in any literature"-The Independent Henry James' The Turn of the...- $25.00
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Fiction Ghost Books
Fiction ghost books are a popular genre that captivate readers with chilling tales of the supernatural. These collections of stories offer a thrilling blend of suspense, horror, and mystery, taking readers on a haunting journey into the world of ghosts and spirits. Whether you love spine-tingling scares or are simply fascinated by the supernatural, fiction ghost books have something to offer for everyone.
One of the defining characteristics of fiction ghost books is their ability to create an eerie atmosphere. Skilled authors use descriptive language and vivid imagery to transport readers into haunted mansions, ancient graveyards, and otherworldly realms. Through these settings, readers are able to experience the ghostly encounters and terrifying events alongside the protagonists.
Ghost books often explore themes of death, the afterlife, and the unknown. They delve into the human fascination with the supernatural and the lingering questions surrounding life after death. These books provide a unique perspective on mortality, pushing readers to contemplate the existence of spirits and the possibility of communication with the other side. The characters in fiction ghost books are often haunted individuals themselves, grappling with both the physical and emotional presence of ghosts. From curious investigators and intrepid detectives to unsuspecting victims, these characters find themselves drawn into encounters with the supernatural, facing their own fears and uncertainties along the way. This human element makes the stories relatable, allowing readers to connect with the characters and become fully immersed in their terrifying journeys.
Fiction ghost books come in a variety of sub-genres, offering a wide range of experiences to suit different tastes. Some books focus on traditional ghost stories, while others introduce elements of psychological horror or incorporate supernatural elements into other genres, such as romance or mystery. This versatility ensures that readers can find the perfect ghost book to suit their preferences. Whether you are a seasoned fan of ghost stories or a newcomer to the genre, fiction ghost books offer an exciting and spine-chilling reading experience. From classic tales of haunted houses to contemporary stories with a supernatural twist, these collections provide a captivating escape into the realm of ghosts and spirits. So dim the lights, settle into a cozy reading spot, and prepare to be haunted by the mesmerizing stories found within fiction ghost books.
Popular Fiction Ghost Books
The world of fiction ghost books is a mesmerizing and spine-chilling realm filled with eeriness and supernatural encounters. These books have captured the imaginations of readers for decades, captivating them with tales of haunted houses, restless spirits, and unsettling apparitions. Here, we will explore some of the most popular books from this thrilling genre, guaranteed to send shivers down your spine.
1. "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson: Considered a timeless classic, this novel is a masterclass in psychological horror. It follows four characters who venture into the infamous Hill House, known for its dark past and spooky reputation. As they stay in the house, they experience inexplicable phenomena that test their sanity. With its atmospheric writing and unrelenting suspense, "The Haunting of Hill House" remains a must-read for any fan of fictional ghost stories.
2. "The Shining" by Stephen King: This iconic novel tells the story of the Torrance family, who takes care of the isolated Overlook Hotel during the winter. As the days go by, the oppressive atmosphere and supernatural occurrences begin to take a toll on the family, especially young Danny Torrance, who possesses psychic abilities known as "the shining." Stephen King's mastery of suspense, combined with themes of isolation and a haunting past, make "The Shining" a true horror classic.
3. "The Woman in Black" by Susan Hill: With its haunting atmosphere and a sense of impending doom, "The Woman in Black" is a gothic ghost story that has delighted readers since its publication. Set in a small English town, the book follows Arthur Kipps, a young solicitor who encounters a malevolent spirit while settling an estate in a remote countryside manor. Susan Hill's understated storytelling and eerie descriptions make this novella an unforgettable and deeply unsettling read.
These popular fiction ghost books represent just a glimpse into the vast and intriguing world of spectral fiction. Each one is an invitation to explore the unknown, to embrace the supernatural, and to experience the bone-chilling thrill that only a well-crafted ghost story can provide. So, dim the lights, settle into your favorite reading nook, and prepare to journey into the realms of spectral terror through these captivating books.
Readers can lose themselves in the terrifying worlds created by these imaginative authors. Whether it's encountering vengeful spirits in ancient castles, joining paranormal investigators on hair-raising expeditions, or unraveling the secrets of haunted towns, Fiction Ghost Books enthrall and entertain with every page turn.