Secondhand Horror & Thriller Bargain Book Box SP2274

Secondhand Horror & Thriller Bargain Book Box (25 Books)

This spine-tingling collection of twenty-five paperback novels is dominated by the master of horror, Stephen King, featuring five of his celebrated works including The Dark Half and Needful Things. The box also offers a gripping mix of psychological thrillers, crime mysteries from P.D. James and Val McDermid, and dark sci-fi classics like Ursula K. Le Guin's The Left Hand of Darkness. Please note that this eclectic mix includes a few Young Adult thrillers (John Grisham’s Theodore Boone, Skellig, and Evil Genius) alongside the adult fiction. Each book is secondhand and may show signs of wear.

1. The Dark Half by Stephen King Thad Beaumont is a writer who decides to kill off his dark pseudonym, George Stark. But Stark isn't ready to die, and he claws his way out of the grave to terrorize Thad and everyone he loves.

2. Night Film by Marisha Pessl Investigative journalist Scott McGrath becomes obsessed with the mysterious death of the daughter of a reclusive cult horror director. His search for the truth pulls him into a world of dark illusions and terrifying reality.

3. Blood Loss by Alex Barclay FBI Agent Ren Bryce investigates a series of murders that seem to be connected to a past case. As she digs deeper, she finds herself targeted by a killer who knows her every move.

4. Evil Genius by Catherine Jinks Cadel Piggott is a brilliant young boy who is enrolled in a special institute founded by a criminal mastermind. He is being trained to rule the world, but he soon begins to question the morality of his mentors.

5. Nightmares & Dreamscapes by Stephen King A massive collection of short stories that showcases the breadth of King's imagination. From the terrifying "The Night Flier" to the bizarre "Dolan's Cadillac," this volume explores the darker corners of the human mind.

6. Driven by Rebecca Zanetti Part of the Deep Ops series, this romantic thriller features a brilliant but troubled profiler who must team up with a rogue agent to catch a serial killer, finding passion amidst the danger.

7. The Journeyman Tailor by Gerald Seymour A tense espionage thriller where a British agent is sent to Northern Ireland to recruit a new informant. The mission becomes a deadly game of cat and mouse as betrayals mount on all sides.

8. Dead Beat by Val McDermid Kate Brannigan, a private investigator, looks into a missing persons case that drags her into the world of rock and roll counterfeiting and murder. It is a witty and gritty crime novel set in Manchester.

9. The Best Horror Stories from The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction An anthology featuring some of the finest chilling tales published in the legendary magazine. It includes works by genre greats, offering a variety of scares from the subtle to the grotesque.

10. Death of an Expert Witness by P.D. James Commander Adam Dalgliesh investigates the murder of a forensic scientist found dead in his own laboratory. The closed circle of suspects and the clinical setting make for a classic, cerebral mystery.

11. Tell No One by Harlan Coben Dr. David Beck's wife was murdered eight years ago. When he receives a mysterious email containing a phrase only she would know, he begins a desperate search to find out if she is still alive.

12. Needful Things by Stephen King Leland Gaunt opens a new shop in Castle Rock, Maine, offering rare items that perfectly match the customers' deepest desires. But the price is always a "small favor," leading the town into chaos and violence.

13. Guilt by Association by Susan R. Sloan A harrowing legal drama about a woman whose life is destroyed when she is raped, and then further traumatized by a legal system that puts her on trial alongside her attacker.

14. With No One As Witness by Elizabeth George Inspector Lynley is on the hunt for a serial killer targeting young boys in London. The pressure to catch the killer before he strikes again strains Lynley's team to the breaking point.

15. The Accused by John Grisham Part of the Theodore Boone series for younger readers. Teen lawyer Theo Boone finds himself the prime suspect in a robbery, and he must use his legal knowledge to clear his name.

16. The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin A groundbreaking sci-fi novel set on the planet Gethen, where the inhabitants can change their gender. An earthling envoy struggles to understand this unique society while navigating high-stakes political intrigue.

17. Death Mask by Ellis Peters Wait, the cover actually says Death Mask, a contemporary mystery, not a Brother Cadfael book. It is a story of suspense involving archaeology and family secrets.

18. Listening by Dave McKay A sci-fi adventure involving extraterrestrial contact. The story revolves around the discovery of a signal from the stars and the profound impact it has on those who hear it.

19. Dreamcatcher by Stephen King Four childhood friends reunite for their annual hunting trip in the Maine woods, only to encounter a crashed spacecraft and a parasitic alien force that threatens to infect the world.

20. Skellig by David Almond A beautiful and mysterious story about a boy who finds a strange, winged creature living in his crumbling garage. With the help of a neighbor, he tries to save the being, who may be an angel or something else entirely.

21. Gerald's Game by Stephen King A romantic getaway turns into a nightmare when Jessie's husband dies of a heart attack while she is handcuffed to the bed. Trapped and alone, she must battle her own demons and a lurking presence in the room.

22. State of Mind by John Katzenbach A psychological thriller set in a future United States where the "51st state" is a Western Territory free from federal laws. A professor discovers a secret that makes him a target of the security forces.

23. Break No Bones by Kathy Reichs Forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan is leading a field school in South Carolina when she uncovers a fresh skeleton among ancient remains, leading her into a case involving organ trafficking.

24. Deep Black: Wages of Sin by Stephen Coonts (with Jim DeFelice) The Deep Black team, a covert NSA unit, must stop a plan to destabilize Europe using a new biological weapon. It is a high-tech thriller packed with action and espionage.

25. The Serpent's Mark by Robert L. Duncan A suspense thriller involving a serial killer who leaves a specific mark on his victims. The investigation uncovers a conspiracy that reaches into the highest levels of power.