Horror Aficionados discussion

Hello everyone,

I was wondering if there were any good horror trilogies or series that you thought were good?

Compared to the fantasy genre, I noticed horror doesn't have many series. Are horror series just not popular?


Thanks in advance.

The Beast House books by Richard Laymon spring to mind but I can't think of any others.

I liked the Strain Series by del toro, also Necroscope by Brian Lumley is excellent

Douglas Clegg has a haunted house series - Harrow House
Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child have the Pendergast series - not strictly horror, but most of the books have horror elements.
John Connolly's Charlie Parker series again, not strictly horror, but the books almost always have supernatural or straight out horror elements.
F. Paul Wilson has The Adversary Cycle and the Repairman Jack series which are straight horror.
Steve Alten has The Meg series and The Loch series which are monster horror.
David Wong's John Dies at the End series is comedy/cosmic horror.
Jeff VanderMeer's Southern Reach trilogy is Sci-Fi/weird fiction/cosmic horror.
Charles L. Grant has the Oxford Run series.
Brian Keene has The Rising zombie series and Earthworm Gods PA monster series.

T.M. wrote: "The Beast House books by Richard Laymon spring to mind but I can't think of any others."

Thanks T.M. This sounds creepy. Adding to my TBR list!

Jason wrote: "I liked the Strain Series by del toro, also Necroscope by Brian Lumley is excellent"

I have the Strain series in my TBR. I saw the tv series and thought it was alright. I feel like the books will be way better. Necroscope looks like a good read. Thanks Jason!

Alan wrote: "Douglas Clegg has a haunted house series - Harrow House
Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child have the Pendergast series - not strictly horror, but most of the books have horror elements.
John Connolly..."

Whoa that's a lot! I'll have to check those out. Thanks Alan.

The rockabilly werewolf from Mars wrote: "Blackwater by Michael McDowell is probably my favourite; there's also The Rats by James Herbert and Strange Seed by T. M. Wright."

Definitely adding Blackwater to the list! Thank you.

I feel like a kid in a candy store.
Thanks for the recommendations everyone!

The Passage, Twelve, and City of Mirrors by Justin Cronin are an interesting hybrid of literary horror and post-apocalyptic adventure.

Gina wrote: "The Passage, Twelve, and City of Mirrors by Justin Cronin are an interesting hybrid of literary horror and post-apocalyptic adventure."

Thanks Gina, I'll check them out! I haven't read a post-apocalyptic novel in a while.

Jonathan Maberry's Pine Deep trilogy is a horror series, I've read the first book and liked it so far.

There are a bunch of zombie and vampire series out there, not sure if you're into those, though.😊

Vickie wrote: "There are a bunch of zombie and vampire series out there, not sure if you're into those, though.😊"

Sarah-Grace wrote: "Jonathan Maberry's Pine Deep trilogy is a horror series, I've read the first book and liked it so far."

Thanks Sarah-Grace and Vickie! I'll check those out too. I haven't read a zombie novel yet! I'll have to look at some. I'm open to all types!

Ricky wrote: "Vickie wrote: "There are a bunch of zombie and vampire series out there, not sure if you're into those, though.😊"

Sarah-Grace wrote: "Jonathan Maberry's Pine Deep trilogy is a horror series, I've ..."

Jonathan Maberry has some good zombie books...
Dead of Night

Rot & Ruin

These are really good series too...

Fortress Britain

The Remaining

The Tide

Zero Day

Thanks for the recommendations and providing the links, Vickie!
So many choices! I think I'll check out Jonathan Maberry's "Dead of Night" first.

As an author, I hope you don't mind me posting on this thread. I have a trilogy, the Elders, that is paranormal with elements of horror rather than straight-up horror. The first two books, Shepherd's Warning and Quinlan's Secret are out. The third book, Hayward's Revenge, is coming out in January.

Ricky wrote: "Thanks for the recommendations and providing the links, Vickie!
So many choices! I think I'll check out Jonathan Maberry's "Dead of Night" first."

You're welcome!😊

If you like zombies mixed with a lot of action and military, then this Arisen series is awesome and goes for about 14 books, plus the author has started another series in the same world.

I've also just started

Angela wrote: "If you like zombies mixed with a lot of action and military, then this Arisen series is awesome and goes for about 14 books, plus the author has started anothe..."

Yep, I suggested the Arisen series too. That's my all-time favorite ZA series! Love, love, love...😊

Angela wrote: "If you like zombies mixed with a lot of action and military, then this Arisen series is awesome and goes for about 14 books, plus the author has started anothe..."

Thanks Angela! I'll take a look at the Arisen series since you both peak highly of it!

Hi Ricky - you might want to check out this horror series that just released this year - all the books came out this year and the last one will be out near the end of December. I will list the books in the order that they are in the series.

The author is: Lee Mountford

The books are:

Cailyn wrote: "As an author, I hope you don't mind me posting on this thread. I have a trilogy, the Elders, that is paranormal with elements of horror rather than straight-up horror. The first two books, Shepherd..."

I LOVE, LOVE LOVE this series!!! I have Hayward's Revenge on preorder!

Marie wrote: "Hi Ricky - you might want to check out this horror series that just released this year - all the books came out this year and the last one will be out near the end of December. I will list the book..."

I am currently reading Haunted: Devil's Door. I really enjoyed Haunted: Perron Manner. Great author!!

Marie wrote: "Hi Ricky - you might want to check out this horror series that just released this year - all the books came out this year and the last one will be out near the end of December. I will list the book..."
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Thanks for the recommendation, Marie. I'll definitely check it out since Laurie loves it that much haha.

Ricky wrote: " Thanks for the recommendation, Marie. I'll definitely check it out since Laurie loves it that much haha. ..."

You are welcome, Ricky!

Another series that I started reading but have not been able to get back to it yet is this one:

by David Wellington

There are five books in the series but I have only read the first one which was awesome! It is a vampire series but there is no fluff here! LOL

Laurie wrote: " I am currently reading Haunted: Devil's Door. I really enjoyed Haunted: Perron Manner. Great author!! ..."

I love Lee Mountford - I have read almost all his books except for three books. :)

Jason wrote: "I liked the Strain Series by del toro, also Necroscope by Brian Lumley is excellent"

Whoa!! I was justs thinking yesterday how much I loved that series. (Necroscope) I must've read it 20 years ago, but the story still resonates with me. It was a truly different take on the vampire genre during a period of Anne Rice wanna-be's. It had history to it that lacks in a lot of books and the character development of Harry Keogh was top notch. Back before digital reading was popular obviously I had them all in paperback and the 6 times I moved I parted with a lot of them, but this is one series along with a handful of others that still reside as part of my collection. Some books are like old friends...you just can't say goodbye!

Marie wrote: "Laurie wrote: " I am currently reading Haunted: Devil's Door. I really enjoyed Haunted: Perron Manner. Great author!! ..."

I love Lee Mountford - I have read almost all his books except for three ..."

I am definitely becoming a fan!

Laurie wrote: "I am definitely becoming a fan!..."

Awesome! After you read the Haunted series - you might want to try this book: - it is scary! :)

Read it! Loved it! 😁

Brian Lumley's Necroscope series is my most favourite one too. A perfect blend of spy story, horror, action and sci-fi. And Harry Keogh is a badass main character.

The Danilov Quintet by Jasper Kent;
Twelve
Thirteen Years Later
The Third Section
The People's Will
The Last Rite

The first novel is set during Napoleon's siege of Moscow. It's a brilliant military history novel with fangs!
I've only read the first 2 but loved them both and will get to the rest eventually.

The Jonathan Crowley series by James A. Moore:

Writ in Blood,
Dark Carnival,
The Pack'
Under the Overtree,
Smile No More,
Cherry Hill,
Boomtown,
One Bad Week ,
Where The Sun Goes to Die.

Not a series per se, but individual novels, novellas and short stories with the character of Jonathan Crowley to tie them together. A great series of books favorites by one of my favorite authors.

Scott wrote: "The Jonathan Crowley series by James A. Moore:

Writ in Blood,
Dark Carnival,
The Pack'
Under the Overtree,
Smile No More,
..."

YES! Another great series you just reminded me about. I have them in paperback still. Read them ages ago. Dark Carnival & Under the Overtree stand out most vividly for me.

Brian Lumley also has the Titus Crow series and the Hero of Dreams series, both of which have Lovecraftian tilts to them, though in different ways.

Gianfranco wrote: "Brian Lumley's Necroscope series is my most favourite one too. A perfect blend of spy story, horror, action and sci-fi. And Harry Keogh is a badass main character."

Seems like my thing! Added it to my list. Thanks Gianfranco.

Alan wrote: "Brian Lumley also has the Titus Crow series and the Hero of Dreams series, both of which have Lovecraftian tilts to them, though in different ways."

Love me some Lovecraftian horror! Will check them out. Thanks Alan.

Hi Ricky! I liked the Creepshow series on Shudder. Waiting on a new season.

Vickie wrote: "Angela wrote: "If you like zombies mixed with a lot of action and military, then this Arisen series is awesome and goes for about 14 books, plus the author has..."

I have to admit, reading that series always left me exhausted as though I was running and fighting right along with the characters!!!

Ricky wrote: "Angela wrote: "If you like zombies mixed with a lot of action and military, then this Arisen series is awesome and goes for about 14 books, plus the author has..."

Hop you enjoy it as much as we did (and still do LOL)

Angela wrote: "Vickie wrote: "Angela wrote: "If you like zombies mixed with a lot of action and military, then this Arisen series is awesome and goes for about 14 books, plus..."

Yes, so true!😄

Ancient Enemy series by Mark Lukens - I just loved these books and although they can read as stand-alone, I would recommend starting with the 1st book Ancient Enemy.
I highly recommend the series and for me they definitely fit the bill for horror in every way and not for the feint of heart. Soooo Good!!

Luvtoread wrote: "Ancient Enemy series by Mark Lukens - I just loved these books and although they can read as stand-alone, I would recommend starting with the 1st book Ancient Enemy.
I highly recommend the series a..."

Thank you! Added to my list!

I hope you get to read them, Ricky! I think they are some of the best horror books and I would read them again, I still have to read the last one, though.(Very Soon)!! B-)

The Holidays Tales series by Austin Crawley is shaping up to be something special.

Also the High Moor series by Graeme Reynolds is excellent!

Lora wrote: "The Holidays Tales series by Austin Crawley is shaping up to be something special.

Also the High Moor series by Graeme Reynolds is excellent!"

I recently added High Moor to my list lol. Added some more werewolf stuff after starting Fool Moon haha.

I agree with Lora. The High Moor series is excellent!!

Yay! A fellow fan!

High Moor is worth a reread one day!!

Luvtoread wrote: "High Moor is worth a reread one day!!"

Buddy read maybe? I'm definitely up for a re-read.

David Wong's John Dies at the End series

John Dies at the End
This Book Is Full of Spiders
What the Hell Did I Just Read

It's a series I've read 3 times now and it feels like a series I'll continue re-reading for the rest of my life.