Books

This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.

1. 1. Night They Missed The Horror Show

   

   In the story, two teenagers with a penchant for mischief and a lack of sensitivity towards racial issues set out on a night that takes a dark turn when their quest for entertainment leads them to witness a gruesome scene of violence and torture. The night's events escalate as they become unwilling participants in a horror that surpasses anything they could have imagined, confronting the consequences of their own prejudices and the monstrous nature of true human depravity. The narrative serves as a chilling reminder of the horrors that can arise from ignorance and the depths of evil that can exist in the most unexpected places.

   The 6846th Greatest Book of All Time

2. 2. The Bottoms

   

   This novel is a gripping Southern Gothic mystery set in the 1930s East Texas. It follows the story of a young boy, Harry Crane, who stumbles upon the mutilated body of a black woman in the Bottoms, an area near the Sabine River. As more victims emerge, the community is gripped by fear and suspicion, with racial tensions running high. Harry and his father, Jacob, a moral and just man, find themselves at the heart of the investigation, confronting not only the brutality of a serial killer but also the harsh realities of racism and injustice in their small town. The narrative weaves a tale of suspense, family bonds, and the loss of innocence, against a backdrop of a deeply segregated society.

   The 8509th Greatest Book of All Time