Horror Aficionados discussion

I am looking for a good atmospheric horror read. I loved Seed and the way it was written just screamed to me Deep South. I would prefer another Southern read but really any good horror with mountains of atmosphere would be appreciated. Any recommendations?

actually I've been told any of his stuff is great for that.

The Wicked

The Rain Dancers (Not Southern, but definitely atmospheric!)

Dead Sea (Atmospheric, not Southern. A small boat at sea amidst fog like has never been seen before.)

Pretty much anything by Greg Gifune is guaranteed to be atmospheric.

Cool. Thanks, everybody. I will check them out this weekend.

Thanks for always spreading the word about my work, Charlene. You're so good to me. :)

I'd recommend just about anything by Adam Nevill -- while he's British, not from the (American) South, his stuff is extremely atmospheric. It's also some of the creepiest fiction I've ever read.

I'd highly recommend the short fiction of Nancy Collins, for the Southern tone. Pick up a copy of KNUCKLES & TALES -- you won't be disappointed.


J.N.

Definitely will, James. Thanks!!

Try SCARECROW by Richie Tankersley Cusick.

I'd like to recommend my own book, but that sounds rude. :-) I'm also into atmospheric horror, especially when it concerns haunted houses. I'm from the south and tried to create a southern vibe into my book, WINDWOOD FARM. If you're into historical preservation, haunted houses, and mysteries then you might like it.

It's been awhile since I read a good atmospheric horror. I'm loving these suggestions. Keep them coming! I'm going to try a few out myself!

Rebecca wrote: "I'd like to recommend my own book, but that sounds rude. :-) I'm also into atmospheric horror, especially when it concerns haunted houses. I'm from the south and tried to create a southern vibe int..."

Sounds rude, but you went and did it anyway, right?

Here's a little light reading for you.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

nice one jon

I just put a couple of Adam Nevill books on my Amazon "To Buy" list yesterday. You all just affirmed my decision.....I probably would have waited longer to get them if you hadn't praised them here; so I'll be reading them sooner than I originally planned.

Geez,..we had such a nice vibe going. :(

Deborah wrote: ""

Deborah, I have been meaning to read that book...for what seems like forever. I think I'm going to try to finally read it this week. :)

Charlene wrote: "Geez,..we had such a nice vibe going. :("

Yeah, I agree Charlene.

Charlene wrote: "The Wicked

The Rain Dancers (Not Southern, but definitely atmospheric!)

Dead Sea (Atmospheric, not Southern. A small boat at sea amidst fog like has ..."

I have never read any Greg Gifune before, but now I have checked out his page, and his books, it really looks like something I would enjoy - so I just bought The Rain Dancers and am diving in.... BYE!!

Greg Gifune = simply the best there is. No kidding. It's a shame this guy isn't HUGE.


J.N.

That's excellent, Julian!

I think you will like it. Atmosphere is always a big part of his work. :)

James wrote: "Greg Gifune = simply the best there is. No kidding. It's a shame this guy isn't HUGE.


J.N."

I don't get why Greg isn't better known. He's horrors best kept secret. :(

Kate wrote: "James wrote: "Greg Gifune = simply the best there is. No kidding. It's a shame this guy isn't HUGE.


J.N."

I don't get why Greg isn't better known. He's horrors best kept secret. :("

Seriously. Greg and James should both be on the shelves of every horror fan.

I thought Steve Vernon's "Devil Tree" was pretty good. Very dark, brooding. It oozes darkness.

Not deep south tho, sorry.

Jon Recluse wrote: "Seriously. Greg and James should both be on the shelves of every horror fan."

I thought that this name sounded familiar, then I remembered The Bleeding Season sitting on my shelf, nice!

That is a fantastic read, Kasia. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

Kasia, I agree with Kate...it's fantastic!

I have never heard of Greg Gifune but after reading, "The Rain Dancers," synopsis and ask if the great reviews I must get it. I am in desperate need of something really and truly scary and Stephen King, Dean Koontz and many of the other classic horror favorites just don't do it for me anymore.

Please keep the recommendations coming. ;)

Dead Sea by Tim Curran
The Willows by Algernon Blackwood
The Ritual by Adam Nevill

I added a lot of these to my tbr list. I bought The Red Church a few months ago but haven't read it yet. and I read The Ritual when it was our group read- I don't remember what month but oh! sweet baby Jesus! the thing those men see it that house!!! (the first time it's seen). if you would like to do a buddy read for any of these I would like to join!

Jon Recluse wrote: "Kate wrote: "James wrote: "Greg Gifune = simply the best there is. No kidding. It's a shame this guy isn't HUGE.


J.N."

I don't get why Greg isn't better known. He's horrors best kept secret. :..."

I haven't read anything by either of them. what would you recommend to start with?

The Rain Dancers
The Bleeding Season

Animosity
The Wicked
Ugly As Sin

tyvm Charlene :)

:)

I concur with my esteemed colleague's choices.

On the chance you like Poe:

Finding Poe

Leigh wrote: "On the chance you like Poe:

Finding Poe"

On the chance you might be unfamiliar:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Yep. James and Greg are high on my list. HIGHLY recommended to every fan of horror. How can one be a fan of horror and not know Poe? I will be sure to give that one a try as well. Thanks, all, for the continued posting.

ROBERT AICKMAN!!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_A...

The Reapers are the Angels is a very atmospheric Southern Gothic zombie apocalypse novel with a strong female lead. I just want everyone to read it and love it as much as I do!