Look into the divide between literary fiction and adventure fiction through stories built for action, suspense, mystery, and momentum. From lost treasure and aviation thrills to westerns and noir, discover page-turning tales by L. Ron Hubbard, Robert Louis Stevenson, Dashiell Hammett, and other masters of fast-moving storytelling.

Think the Wild West was all dust and duels? These seven Western horror tales prove otherwise. From haunted burial mounds to zombie-plagued towns, outlaws and sheriffs face supernatural terrors as frightening as any gunslinger. A perfect roundup for readers seeking eerie thrills in unexpected places.

Good horror novels engage readers in ways few other genres can. Have a look at ten revealing reasons why people are drawn to horror and scary books, each backed by an example from notable novels.