Books matching: small town with a dark secret
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Save:"Covenant" by John Everson is a small town horror novel where a reporter, Joe Kieran, investigates a mysterious spate of suicides spanning decades in the town of Terrel. As Kieran delves into the town's past, he uncovers secrets and horrors related to a long-standing Covenant with a demonic entity living beneath the town. The writing style is described as old-school 80's style horror, with clear exposition, believable dialogue, and a good pace that keeps the story engaging despite some weaknesses in the plot and character development.
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Save:Unpredictable and addictive, Pines is a rollercoaster ride of suspense and sci-fi weirdness - great fun if you want a binge-worthy page-turner, but not quite for those craving literary polish or realism.
He came to lying on his back with sunlight pouring down into his face and the murmur of running water close by. There was a brilliant ache in his optic nerve, and a steady, painless throbbing at the b... - #3
Save:A modern witch tale that’s clever, creepy, and original - HEX won’t be for everyone, but if you enjoy dark, unsettling stories about small towns and the evil that lurks within, this one will haunt you long after the last page.
STEVE GRANT ROUNDED the corner of the parking lot behind Black Spring Market & Deli just in time to see Katherine van Wyler get run over by an antique Dutch barrel organ. For a minute he thought it wa... - #4
Save:A gloriously weird mashup of cosmic horror and sci-fi wrapped in small town Americana - long, immersive, and perfect for those who like their genre fiction unnerving and unclassifiable.
Even though it is a fairly cool night, Norris is sweating abundantly. The sweat leaks out of his temples and the top of his skull and runs down his cheeks to pool around his collarbones. He feels litt... - #5
Save:A gripping, no-nonsense thriller that’s perfect for fans of action-packed mysteries. Suspend disbelief, buckle up, and enjoy the ride!
I WAS ARRESTED IN ENO’S DINER. AT TWELVE O’CLOCK. I was eating eggs and drinking coffee. A late breakfast, not lunch. I was wet and tired after a long walk in heavy rain. All the way from the highway... - #6
Save:Atmospheric, character-driven Southern Gothic with tinges of horror and mystery - a satisfying start to a binge-worthy family saga. If slow burn and eerie small-town drama sound good to you, dive in!
The Zion Grace Baptist Church was situated on the Old Federal Road about a mile and a half outside Perdido. Its congregation was Hard-Shell, so the church was about the most uncomfortable sort of stru... - #7
Save:A standout coming-of-age horror novel that blends nostalgia, rich atmosphere, and scary set-pieces - perfect if you like slow-burn, character-driven stories with a hefty dose of small-town spookiness. Just know, it takes its time getting going!
Girls played with dolls in the shadows of her classrooms and corridors and later died in childbirth. Boys ran shouting through her hallways, sat in punishment through the growing darkness of winter af... - #8
Save:A genre-defying road trip through myth and America - atmospheric, ambitious, and utterly unique. It’s a love-it-or-leave-it modern classic, but well worth the ride if you enjoy your fiction on the wild side.
The boundaries of our country, sir? Why sir, on the north we are bounded by the Aurora Borealis, on the east we are bounded by the rising sun, on the south we are bounded by the procession of the Equi... - #9Itby:
Save:Epic, scary, and emotional - "It" is a horror classic that captures both the terror and magic of childhood, though it’s definitely not for everyone.
The reason Adrian was wearing the hat, his sobbing boyfriend would later tell the police, was because he had won it at the Pitch Til U Win stall on the Bassey Park fairgrounds just six days before his... - #10
Save:A masterclass in quiet dread and psychological nuance - Shirley Jackson turns the ordinary into the deeply unsettling. Not for everyone, but unforgettable for those who love their fiction smart, chilling, and open for interpretation.
The morning of June 27th was clear and sunny, with the fresh warmth of a full-summer day; the flowers were blossoming profusely and the grass was richly green. The people of the village began to gathe...
