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Episode Thirteen
by Craig Dilouie (2023)
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Like 'The Shining', this novel features paranormal investigators in a terrifying haunted mansion, blending modern elements with classic horror.
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10 Books Similar to “The Shining” by Stephen King
The Shining
by Stephen King (1977)
★4.16(1.8K ratings)
Jack Torrance's new job at the Overlook Hotel is the perfect chance for a fresh start. As the off-season caretaker at the atmospheric old hotel, he'll have plenty of time to spend reconnecting with his family and working on his writing. But as the harsh winter weather sets in, the idyllic location feels ever more remote...and more sinister. And the only one to notice the strange and terrible forces gathering around the Overlook is Danny Torrance, a uniquely gifted five-year-old.
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American Psycho
by Bret Easton Ellis (1991)
★3.67(535)
This book offers a horrifying character study of a descent into madness, much like Jack Torrance's transformation in 'The Shining'.
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A Head Full of Ghosts
by Paul Tremblay (2015)
★3.84(293)
Similar to 'The Shining', this novel explores a character's mental and physical transformation amidst terrifying, possibly supernatural events.
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Charnel House
by Graham Masterton
★5.00(2)
This book shares 'The Shining's' theme of a house with a malevolent supernatural presence that drives its inhabitants to terror.
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Pet Sematary
by Stephen King (1983)
★3.96(937)
Like 'The Shining', this Stephen King novel explores how human weaknesses lead characters down a dark, supernatural path, tearing families apart.
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