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Silent Stalker
Richie Tankersley Cusick - 1993
Was the warning real - or just another example of the family's macabre sense of humor? Jenny couldn't be sure. She only knew her summer vacation with her father suddenly became a nightmare when the predatory Sir John Worthington invited them to stay - and his grandsons, the gorgeous Malcolm, his twin Derrick, and their mischievous cousin Wit spun a web of intrigue, romance and deceit around her. She's forced to play by their rules now, and battle the castle's ancient curse, which decrees that she will go mad, or die...or simply disappear...
Spring Break (Horror Point, #71)
Barbara Steiner - 1996
The only problem is all the cabins, shacks and motels in the village are full. Except one...The Jamison place sits dark and mysterious on the edge of the cliff. Nursing a sinister past. When the unsuspecting five awaken the sleeping evil, there are deadly consequences...One by one, Angie's friends go missing, and somewhere, lurking in the shadows, someone or something is awaiting the next victim...
The Christmas Killer
Patricia Windsor - 1991
From that day on, Rose Potter's life was not the same. She had dreams. In the first dream, Nancy appeared and brought Rose to a pine-filled forest. Two days later, Nancy's body was found. On it was a poinsettia, the "signature" of someone who would become known as the Christmas Killer. The small town of Bethboro, Connecticut, is running scared. And neither the police nor Rose's twin brother, Jerram, have any idea who the killer could be.Rose tries putting the murder out of her mind. But the dead never sleep. And when Rose closes her eyes at night, Nancy's there, waiting....
Nightmare Inn
T.S. Rue - 1993
"It took years with all the appeals and stays of execution, but I've never forgotten the date. It was the 19th of March, 1977."Sarah looked up, stunned. Once again her eyes met Matt's."The day you were born," he said.
The Dead Game
A. Bates - 1993
They make up a game to get back at them. The object is public humiliation, which the kids figure is appropriate retribution for cheaters. But the game goes wrong, almost as if it is playing itself. Or could someone else possibly have taken it over? When a student on their “hit” list dies, Linnie, Ming and Jackson know they have to do something to stop a game that is out of control. But how do you stop something when you can’t figure out the rules?
The Hollow Skull
Christopher Pike - 1998
They look the same, they talk the same. The even seem to love the same. Yet late at night, when few are watching, they meet and talk among themselves. About the foolishness of people, and the end of the human race. They do more than talk, for these people are no longer really people at all. Something has entered their skulls, pierced their souls, and changed them into strange alien beings that have only one desire - to transform humanity into a nightmarish race that exists only to inflict pain.
The Bride
D.E. Athkins - 1996
Blaine Harrod, the gorgeous supermodel, marrying the wealthy handsome Preston Alden - it's a fairy tale come true ... or is it? Because things start to go wrong, very wrong.
Blindfold
Diane Hoh - 1997
Maggie doesn't know that there's a terrible secret buried in the basement--and a cold-blooded killer nearby who's determined to keep it that way.
Homecoming Queen
John Hall - 1996
They haven’t had one at the high school in a long time, not since the Homecoming Queen died 25 years ago in that dreadful car accident. Everyone remembers Brenda Sheldon as the most beautiful Homecoming Queen Westdale High had ever seen. Now everyone is excited about Homecoming Queen and is thinking what’s past is gone and forgotten...Or is it? Melissa Brady is thrilled to be a Homecoming Queen contestant, something she has always dreamed of. Finally, she's getting everyone's attention—including that of handsome football star Seth Powell. All of a sudden everything seems perfect for her. Maybe too perfect. One by one, the other Homecoming Queen contestants start having horrible accidents. Deadly accidents... One is horribly burned. Another is attacked by a swarm of killer bees. People are spooked and are beginning to ask, is this Brenda Sheldon's ghost out for revenge? Or is it someone else, someone evil? The truth is even more terrifying than beautiful and brave Melissa Brady could ever imagine...
Reviews
3.66 average rating all editions, 141 ratings, 9 reviews, added by 348 people, 161 to-reads, 86% of people liked it.—Goodreads
5.0 out of 5 stars (4 reviews)—Amazon
***** 5 stars Scream Queen John Hall wowed me with this terrifying tale of jealousy, greed & murder.—A customer
Homecoming Queen is my favourite book. I would give it 10/10 because it’s the best book I’ve ever read.
Mystery and suspense seems to wrap you up in an exciting blanket, nonstop! It was one of the few books that actually gave me chills.
Titles By John Hall
HOMECOMING QUEEN KILLER CHRISTMAS SUMMER SHARE
About The Author
As a teenager, John Hall devoured a diet of classic horror movies such as Halloween, Friday the 13th and A Nightmare on Elm Street. Some of his more recent favorite horror movies are the Scream and Saw franchises. When he began reading adult horror, his instant favorites were Stephen King, John Saul and Dean Koontz. Most recently he’s a fan of dark suspense authors such as Gillian Flynn, Ruth Ware, Shari Lapena, B.A. Paris, A.J. Finn, Liv Constantine and Lisa Jackson. John Hall’s novels will appeal to fans of Karen McManus, E. Lockhart, Natasha Preston, Lois Duncan, Joan Lowery Nixon, R. L. Stine and Caroline Cooney. John grew up in Brooklyn, with a younger brother and over twenty cousins (yes, it’s true!) but now lives in New York City. Readers can email him at: johnhallauthor@gmail.com
The Stalker
Carol Ellis - 1996
She dreams of the applause and the thrilling attention. A life on the stage is what she has always wanted. and she's not the only one. Someone else is stagestruck too - or more accurately starstruck...At first Janna thinks she is being followed by an obsessive fan. But she's not just receiving notes and flowers. Someone is playing games with her mind...and her life. Is the stalker trying to get closer to Janna...or is he making sure no one ever will?
Driver's Dead
Peter Lerangis - 1994
And the driver's ed classes aren't helping. No matter how hard she tries, she just can't get the hang of being behind the wheel. When Rob offers to give Kirsten a few tips on how to improve her driving, he turns up missing after the first lesson. Now Kirsten's getting a crash course--in murder.
The Watcher
Lael Littke - 1994
Catherine Belmont imagines herself as Cassandra Bly, the sexy star of her favorite soap opera, and eerily, her life begins to slowly resemble Cassandra's until Catherine begins to think she is losing her mind.
Sweet Sixteen
Francesca Jeffries - 1996
She's planning a huge birthday party. Everyone's invited. Her gorgeous boyfriend, Rick. Her best friend, Deborah. Her cousin, Trish. It's going to be the biggest bash ever.But out of the blue, weird things start happening. Scary things. She nearly gets knocked down by a runaway car. People start getting hurt. It seems like someone doesn't want Leslie to make it to sweet sixteen.But a few little accidents won't scare Leslie. She's going to have her party. Even if it kills her.
Don't Scream
Joan Lowery Nixon - 1996
What she can't know is that there is a connection between them. One has been given a new identity by the government. The other is seeking revenge. Jess doesn't know whom she can trust. Will she be the next victim?
Hide and Seek
Jane McFann - 1995
This exciting new thriller from the well-reviewed author of Be Mine focuses on a 16-year-old who is being stalked by someone who seems to know her very, very well--someone who may have known her forever.