Books like Midnight
12 books with a reading profile close to Midnight by Dean R. Koontz. Practical, outward-looking, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
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Night Chills
by Dean Koontz
Also practical and outward-looking · thriller, horror
In the tranquil town of Black River, a cabal of businessmen and scientists tests a high-frequency chemical signal that enables total subconscious manipulation.
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Mr. Murder
by Dean Koontz
Also practical and clear-cut · thriller, horror
Successful mystery novelist Marty Stillwater discovers his life is being usurped by a genetically engineered assassin who shares his physical appearance and DNA.
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Storm of the Century
by Stephen King
Also practical and clear-cut · thriller, horror
On the island of Little Tall, Maine, a massive blizzard cuts off all communication with the mainland.
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The Amityville Horror
by Jay Anson
Also practical and clear-cut · thriller, horror
In December 1975, George and Kathleen Lutz moved their family into a large Dutch Colonial house at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York.
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House
Also practical and clear-cut · thriller, horror
When two couples seek refuge from professional vehicle trouble in a remote Alabama inn, they become trapped by a masked killer known as Barsamian.
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Hunted
by Darcy Coates
Also practical and clear-cut · thriller, horror
When 22-year-old Eileen vanished during a solo hike in the remote Ashlough Forest, the police eventually halted their search.
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Brother
by Ania Ahlborn
Also practical and escapist · thriller, horror
Deep in the Appalachian backcountry, the Morrow family maintains a hidden life of abduction and cannibalism.
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Hide
Also practical and clear-cut · thriller, horror
Mackenzie is one of fourteen contestants lured to a derelict, isolated amusement park for a high-stakes game of hide-and-seek.
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Rose Madder
by Stephen King
Also practical and clear-cut · thriller, horror
After fourteen years of domestic abuse, Rose McClendon flees her sadistic police-officer husband, Norman, with only a handful of cash.
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With a Vengeance
by Riley Sager
Also practical and escapist · thriller, horror
In Riley Sager’s 2025 thriller, the narrative centers on a protagonist entangled in a decade-old cold case that resurfaces through a series of anonymous, threatening messages.
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Incidents Around the House
Also practical and clear-cut · thriller, horror
Narrated by eight-year-old Bela, this horror novel centers on a malevolent entity she calls Other Mommy.
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