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In my very humble opinion, the only thing that can make a suspense book even more terrifying is if it has a supernatural element.
I’m talking about malevolent spirits, mysterious disappearances, or anything that hints at otherworldly forces behind the mystery.
In this list, I’ve included some of my personal favorite supernatural mystery books that I think everyone needs to read.
These books are downright scary but also so much fun, and I believe anyone who loves a good thrill will enjoy them!
The Haunting on West 10th Street by Helen Phifer
Maria Miller is a tough detective, but even she gets the chills when she steps into the attic of an old brownstone.
The murder scene is brutal, but what really unnerves her is the strange presence lurking in the shadows.
Even scarier? The crime is identical to a murder from sixty years ago – a satanic ritual, missing body parts, the whole eerie deal.
Maria is determined to solve the case, but the deeper she digs, the closer evil gets to her own doorstep.
A chilling, spine-tingling mystery that’s impossible to put down, you’ll totally love this book.
Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Montserrat is a brilliant sound editor in ’90s Mexico City, but she’s constantly overlooked in a male-dominated industry.
Her best friend, Tristán, is a former soap star with fading fame.
When they meet an old horror movie director who claims his unfinished film is cursed by Nazi occult magic (yep, you read that right), they can’t resist helping him.
But strange things start happening – ghostly visions, dark figures lurking, and a creeping sense that maybe this isn’t just a wild story.
This one is a moody, cinematic supernatural thriller that blends horror and history in the best way.
The Hunter’s Daughter by Nicola Solvinic
Anna Koray is a respected sheriff’s lieutenant, but she has a secret – her father was a notorious serial killer.
She doesn’t remember much from her childhood thanks to hypnosis, but when she kills a suspect in the line of duty, the memories come flooding back.
And then, a copycat killer starts hunting victims just like her father once did.
Is her father still alive? Or is someone playing a very dangerous game?
As Anna hunts the killer, she starts using the same tricks her father did but can she stop before she loses herself completely?
This one is dark, intense, and absolutely gripping.
Where Darkness Blooms by Andrea Hannah
The town of Bishop is strange – fields of sunflowers stretch endlessly, the wind never stops howling, and women keep disappearing.
When four girls lose their mothers one stormy night, they’re left to pick up the pieces but the town’s secrets won’t stay buried.
Delilah, Whitney, Jude, and Bo each have their own struggles, but they all sense something is deeply wrong.
The land itself seems to whisper. The sunflowers know something.
And when the truth finally comes out, it’s more terrifying than they ever imagined.
I absolutely love this beautifully eerie and unsettling story that lingers long after the last page.
The Lighthouse Witches by C.J. Cooke
Liv and her three daughters move to a remote Scottish island so she can paint a mural in an old lighthouse.
But the island has a dark past – witches, missing children, and warnings about creatures called wildlings.
When two of her daughters vanish, she’s devastated.
Twenty years later, Luna, the only surviving sister, gets a call – her youngest sister has been found.
But there’s a problem: she hasn’t aged a day since she disappeared.
Is she really Luna’s sister, or something far more sinister?
This one is haunting, mysterious, and absolutely spellbinding.
Honeysuckle and Bone by Trisha Tobias
Carina escapes to Jamaica for a fresh start, working as a nanny for a wealthy family in a stunning estate.
At first, it feels like paradise – mango trees, ocean breezes, and glamorous parties.
But then strange things start happening. Shadows move in the night. Whispers echo through the halls.
And Carina begins to wonder if she’s being haunted by the house or by the past she tried to leave behind.
This lovely book is a beautifully atmospheric, eerie read with a setting so vivid you can almost feel the warm air around you.
Broken Monsters by Lauren Beukes
Detective Gabriella Versado has seen some horrible crime scenes, but nothing like this – a boy’s body fused with a deer’s, as if something twisted and impossible has stitched them together.
More bizarre bodies start appearing, and the case spirals into something that feels less like a murder investigation and more like a nightmare.
Meanwhile, a struggling journalist, a rebellious teenager, and a homeless man all get pulled into the madness.
This book is dark, weird, and unshakably haunting, so it is perfect for readers who love mysteries with a supernatural edge.
The Changing Man by Tomi Oyemakinde
Ife doesn’t fit in at her fancy new boarding school, but that’s the least of her worries.
There’s a legend about a creature called the Changing Man, and when one of her classmates starts acting not quite right, she wonders if the stories are true.
As students start disappearing, Ife and her friends have to race to uncover the truth before they become the next victims.
Creepy boarding school vibes, eerie folklore, and a mystery that keeps you turning pages, this is a must-read.
A Step Past Darkness by Vera Kurian
In 1995, six high school friends witnessed something horrifying in an abandoned coal mine.
They swore to keep it a secret, so they buried the evidence and never speaking again. But secrets don’t stay buried forever.
Twenty years later, one of them is dead, and the rest are forced to return to their hometown to find out what really happened that night.
Was it just a terrible accident or is something far more sinister still lurking in the shadows?
Night Will Find You by Julia Heaberlin
Vivvy Bouchet is a scientist, but people think she’s psychic.
Ever since she predicted an accident as a child, she’s been caught between logic and the unexplained.
Now, a cop asks for her help solving a cold case – an unsolved disappearance that still haunts the town.
She doesn’t believe in ghosts but something is definitely trying to tell her something.
A slow-burn, atmospheric thriller with an eerie, almost hypnotic pull, this is a book everyone needs to read.
Disturbing the Dead by Kelley Armstrong
Mallory Atkinson, a modern-day detective in Victorian Scotland, is still adjusting to her unusual time-traveling situation.
When she’s invited to a mummy unwrapping event, she’s shocked to discover a modern corpse instead.
Now, she must solve this new murder while managing life in the past.
This eerie, genre-blending mystery is perfect for fans of historical fiction with a supernatural twist.
A Book of Bones by John Connolly
Charlie Parker investigates mysterious deaths tied to ancient sites across different countries.
As bodies surface, it becomes clear that something dark is at play.
Parker, known for hunting evil, must confront a rising darkness that threatens everything.
The Girl Who Died by Ragnar Jónasson
Una, a teacher in a remote Icelandic village, is drawn into a haunting mystery when a tragedy mirrors a long-buried local secret.
As she battles isolation and eerie happenings, she uncovers truths that could change everything.
Add this to your TBR if you want a chilling, atmospheric suspense story thats perfect for fans of slow-burn mysteries!
The Bright Lands by John Fram
When star quarterback Dylan Whitley goes missing, his estranged brother Joel returns to their small Texas town.
As secrets unravel and more disappearances follow, Joel and local deputy Starsha Clark discover a chilling legend tied to the town’s darkest fears.
Suspense, horror, and small-town secrets abound in this lovely, lovely supernatural suspense book.
The Outsider by Stephen King
After a boy is brutally murdered, the evidence points to Terry Maitland, a beloved coach with an unshakable alibi.
As Detective Ralph Anderson digs deeper, dark, supernatural forces emerge.
This suspenseful, supernatural mystery from Stephen King keeps you questioning what’s real – and who’s truly guilty.
So, which of these supernatural mystery books are you planning to read?
Let me know in the comments below!
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