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Dark Mystery

Dark mysteries bridge the gap between mystery and horror, offering stories that are unsettling and morose, and emphasizing suspense through setting and tone.
Secrets That Lurk in the Shadows
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Top Dark Mystery Books

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Someone Is Out There
by Kaye George
Published 2025
4.5/5
Four-Time Agatha Award Nominee Kaye George brings a new edge-of-your-seat suspense! Someone is stalking Darla. She has a lot on her plate already. Dealing with a breakup. Her best friend shutting Darla out of her life. A handicapped mother. Her career as a hospital nurse. She doesn’t need slashed tires, threatening notes, or, least of all, a brick through her window. She suspects her tormentor could either be her ex or her own father, who attacked and crippled her mother years ago. But she’s just not sure, and there’s no one but her dog to turn to. Soon, she’s forced to rely on own wits to protect her and her mother as the frightening threats become more and more frequent. And are progressively more dangerous. Fans of Mia Sheridan, Freida McFadden, Yasmin Angoe, Jeneva Rose, John Marrs, and Minka Kent will enjoy Kaye George.
The Haunt at Hogg Run
by J.P. Barnett
Published 2020
4.5/5
Mysterious screams and terrifying shadows haunt the woods of East Texas—horrors born of deadly secrets. - FINALIST: Feathered Quill Book Awards 2021: Mystery/Thriller/Suspense/Horror - TOP 5 FINALIST: The Kindle Book Review 2021: Horror/Suspense “...an excellent work of suspenseful horror fiction... I absolutely loved the dialogue and East Texas vibe... definitely recommend The Haunt at Hogg Run for horror fans looking for a fully immersive and spine-tingling experience.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, K.C. Finn (5 STARS) It’s not awkward at all when you’re forced on a family vacation with your new stepmother and her young daughter. Reluctantly, Macy Donner agrees to it to please her father. But camping? Even worse. Beset by ominous weather, power outages, and hulking shadows heralded by terrifying screams from the darkness, Macy realizes that she’s their only hope for survival—a thin hope, at best. Although she’s learned a thing or two from her monster-hunting friends, she’s not equipped for the horrors of the nearby, abandoned haunted house, or for its long-buried secrets—secrets that want to kill her. “Themes of love and family bonding, although rare in horror stories, predominate the storyline. With both fantastical and real-life monsters, suspenseful chase sequences, and a brave protagonist, The Haunt at Hogg Run is a real treat for fans of the horror genre.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Shrabastee Chakraborty (5 STARS)
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