Did you know that Stephen King has a son who is also a writer? Well, if you clicked on this post, then you probably do. Joe Hill has written both novels and comic books, all of which have centered around the themes of horror, fantasy, and science fiction. The apple doesn’t fall very far from the tree, does it? His bestseller Horns was even made into a movie featuring Daniel Radcliffe! If you’re looking for a thrilling new novel, check out this list of books to read if you like Joe Hill.
Books to Read if You Like Joe Hill
Twenty years ago in the town of Silk, a group of children went into the woods and only three returned. What happened that night is still a mystery to this day, and strange things are beginning to happen again.
No one is safe from the monsters that live in the forest…
A Head Full of Ghosts
Paul Tremblay
Release Date: June 2, 2015
The Barretts were living a normal, suburban life until their teenage daughter, Marjorie, starts to shows signs of schizophrenia. Desperate for help as Marjorie descends further into madness, they turn to a Catholic priest to conduct an exorcism. Since they are down on their luck and short on cash, the family agrees to be filmed for a hit reality television show. 15 years later after the horrors have all ended, Marjorie’s younger sister, Merry, is interviewed about the psychological torment that she witnessed at such a young age.
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Stephen King
Release Date: June 2, 2015
Writer John Rothstein hasn’t released anything since he created the character Jimmy Gold, and Morris Bellamy is enraged. His rage drives him to murder Rothstein and steal all of his unpublished works. After Bellamy hides everything he stole, he is captured and taken to prison. Upon his release 35 years later, he discovers that his treasure has been stolen. No one but detective Bill Hodges and his associates stand in the way of his plan for revenge.
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Abandon
Blake Crouch
Release Date: January 26, 2016
On Christmas in 1893, all of the people in a remote gold-mining town completely disappeared without a trace. One hundred and sixteen years later, two guides lead a history professor and his daughter to the town so they can try to find out what really happened. But the last group of people to do that vanished and were never heard from again…
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Neil Gaiman
Release Date: February 3, 2015
Trigger Warning is Gaiman’s third collection of short stories. It features a trove of horror and ghost stories that explore the realm of human emotions. From the worlds of American Gods and Doctor Who to the adventures of Sherlock Holmes, the tales told in this book are sure to captivate you and help you explore your own vulnerabilities.
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Scott Hawkins
Release Date: June 16, 2015
Carolyn isn’t that different from everyone around her. She used to be a normal American until she was taken in by a man called Father. Along with a group of other adopted siblings, she studied books from Father’s Library and learned the ways of his ancient customs. All of a sudden, Father goes missing and Carolyn must fight to protect his secrets held in the Library.
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