Psychological Horror

Filmmaker Tessa Shepherd helped free a man she believed was wrongly imprisoned for murder. When he kills again, Tessa’s life is upended. She’s reeling with guilt, her reputation destroyed. Worse, Tessa’s mother has unexpectedly passed away, and her sister, Margot, turns on her after tensions from their past escalate. Hounded by a bullying press, Tessa needs an escape. That’s when she learns of a strange inheritance bequeathed by her mother: a derelict and isolated estate known as Fallbrook. It seems like the perfect refuge.

The final game is here...A decade has passed. The Lambert family is thriving...Or so they wish. Nothing could be further from the truth...Two fledgling killers who happen to idolize the infamous serial killers Arty and Jim Fannelli have been paying attention - and these two killers are eager to show the Lamberts just how much they truly admire their idols...with the help of Arty and Jim themselves?

Christian Windsor's odd genius brought him and his FBI unit fame when he stopped the sadistic murderer called The Surgeon. Christian's genius couldn't reveal the sociopath working right next to him, though: the world-renowned psychiatrist, Luke Titan. Dead bodies begin showing up again, but this time, Christian knows them. The killer doesn't want other people: He wants Christian. A delusional psychopath thinks Christian can bring God's return, which gives Luke Titan the perfect opportunity to continue his own sick purpose.

What is heaven? What is hell? Ellie lives with the fear that she is an abomination. An affront to God. If her Bible Belt community were to ever discover Ellie's desires for the intimate touch of a woman, then her husband, pastor, friends, and neighbors would all despise and shun her. But by way of the World Wide Web, Ellie finds a kindred spirit in Lori Morris, a beautiful young woman with a hideous secret.

Jack is an author who was on his way to literary success when his life was blown apart by the horrific suicide of his fiancee. Devastated, Jack went on a fifteen-month alcoholic spiral into near oblivion before eventually working past his demons and becoming best-selling crime novelist. Just as Jack is finishing his fourth book, the LAPD interrupts his routine with news of what appears to be a copycat murder from his first book. There's just one problem - the murder took place before Jack's book was published.

If the mission fails, it's World War III. Any questions? Owen Taylor is about to be betrayed on his final covert mission. It will take everything he has to make it home alive, and to save the woman he loves. BookShots LIGHTNING-FAST STORIES BY JAMES PATTERSON Novels you can devour in a few hours...

Verne's momma had one rule which could never be broken. He could not reveal to any outsider what went on within their house. Verne knew, without a shadow of a doubt, that to violate that rule was to bring unholy tortures down onto his head. And so not a word passed his lips. Not during the 25 years he lived in the dank basement, curled up on the thin mattress. Not during the 10 long years of his prison sentence. Until he made the mistake....

Jacob Sims visits his hometown, Nescata, Oklahoma. Recently, Nescata has suffered several peculiar deaths. Jacob's return brings personal changes. His lifelong funk fades, but vivid hallucinations come in its place. He's haunted by a mysterious man in white, and his near-comatose grandmother is trying to tell him something. He must learn the connection between the deaths. Lives depend on him.

When an introverted groundskeeper finds an unusual item at an estate sale, he accidentally unleashes an all consuming evil hellbent on death and destruction. The Haunting of Luke Schumer is a grotesque tale of demonic possession, mental manipulation and deceit. No one is safe.

A woman searches for answers about a decades-old missing persons case in this chilling suspense thriller that is perfect for fans of Jennifer McMahon and Ruth Ware. Thirty years ago, Sarah’s best friend Genevieve survived being struck by lightning. Already a self-proclaimed witch, she claimed...

An infamous murder case is blown back open when a crime writer’s sister goes missing—and her bestselling book might be the key to finding her. Rose Dearling’s life changed forever when her brother was imprisoned for the murder of his high school sweetheart. Now, a decade after the crime...

Surviving the massacre is just the beginning in this razor-sharp take on the summer camp slasher from horror master Craig DiLouie. SUMMER 1983. A blood-soaked summer camp counselor is found staggering down a country road. The sole survivor of a horrific massacre, Mary tells a nightmare of a...

This second collection harbors more stories of lovers, of family, of friends, of enemies. Tales of mothers and fathers who seal the fate of their children, of child stars who can tell you the how, the why, and the when of your fate, tales of those willing to gamble everything on their fate, and those whose fate whispers in the wires and sings on the wind. Even a tale of a strange and seductive hitchhiker who will cast a horrible fate on anyone foolish enough to give them a ride.

"Fiercely intelligent and deeply chilling. . . . The perfect book club read." —Ana Reyes, New York Times bestselling author of The House in the Pines From the highly acclaimed author of How Can I Help You, a New York Times Best Thriller of the Year: a singular take on the domestic suspense...

“Psychological thriller writing at its best. Cancel appointments and give up on sleep. It’s that kind of book.” —Jeffery Deaver For years, Sarah Farber and her best friend, Jennifer, kept what they called the Never List: a list of actions to be avoided at all costs, for safety’s sake...

In this nail-biting thriller, a horror-themed birthday party turns deadly when guests start disappearing—and the birthday girl realizes that she must face a long-buried secret to make it out alive. Tippi is ready for a fresh start. After breaking off her engagement to an increasingly demanding...

Perfect for fans of Rory Power and Tiffany D. Jackson, this twisty horror novel follows a magnetic young influencer who gets ensnared in a web of dark, jealousy-fueled magic. Three years ago, Bella dumped her best friend Kerry to follow her dreams of becoming an influencer. It worked; she is...

The Dunella Hotel, a legacy, a sanctuary. Bruce arrived seeking peace and a new life, but this old Georgian building nestled in a Scottish seaside town, harbours more than just guests. Hidden rooms, forgotten rituals, and a history steeped in dread begin to surface, twisting his newfound happiness into a horrifying ordeal. He must confront the hotel's dark secrets, or become another lost soul trapped within its haunted walls.

In the shadows of a sleepy town, a shy classmate's invitation leads four friends into the depths of the woods, igniting a summer of cosmic terror and twisted romance. As ancient malevolence stirs, will they embrace the entity reshaping their reality, or defy the encroaching madness at the risk of losing it all? Step into a world where love and horror collide, where destinies are forged in darkness, and where the line between salvation and damnation blurs.

Boyd Hudson thought he had ten years to build a life—family, career, something real. Then the game began. Gin and Tonic plunges into the unknown of Boyd’s world—a decades-long test against forces more twisted than life itself. A standalone horror thriller from Bob Huppert that asks: how far would you go when the rules don’t make sense?