Seattle Picks: Terror for teens

Take a look at some of the horror novels recommended by our teen services librarians:

Possessed by Kate Cann
Rayne takes a job at an old mansion to escape the London projects, and meets a group of rich, hot teens. When she uncovers the mystery of their power it will take all her strength and wit to make it out alive.

The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting
Violet can sense dead people who are not at rest. When a serial murderer comes to town and the bodies start piling up, she must get him before he gets her. Is she safe even when he gets locked up?

Edgar Allan Poe’s Tales of Death and Dementia by Edgar Allan Poe
Four abridged and illustrated classic short stories from the master of horror and suspense.

The Knife That Killed Me by Anthony McGowan
In this British thriller, Paul gets sucked into a gang turf war and must decide what to do with the knife the school bully gave him.

From Hell Being A Melodrama in Sixteen Parts by Alan Moore
A classic graphic novel follows the crimes of Jack the Ripper.

The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan
Mary wonders if there is anything outside her village besides the hordes of flesh-eating undead. When there is a breach in the fence she will soon find out as she must flee or be eaten.

In the Path of Falling Objects by Andrew Smith
Jonah and Simon set out on the road to find their older brother but end up in the clutches of a psychopath.

You can find 14 more books of terror on the Seattle Picks: Teen Horror/Thrillers list in our catalog. You’ll find staff suggestions for all ages and interests on our Staff Picks page.