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Horror authors and series

The best-known horror authors are Franz Kafka, Edgar Allan Poe and Stephen King. Below are all 71 horror writers in the directory, their best-known series in reading order, and 224 of their books free to read.

Authors
71
Series
45
Free to read
224

Best-known horror authors

Horror series in reading order

All series

Free horror classics

All free classics

Classic horror authors

All horror authors

Horror FAQ

Who are the best horror authors?
The best-known horror authors here, ranked by how widely they are read and written about, are Franz Kafka, Edgar Allan Poe, Stephen King, Ray Bradbury and H. P. Lovecraft.
What are the best horror series?
Goosebumps by R. L. Stine, The Dark Tower by Stephen King, Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice and The Vampire Diaries by L. J. Smith — each listed in reading order.
Can I read horror books for free?
Yes. 224 horror books by these authors are in the public domain in the US and free to read here.