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Greatest Monster Classics
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The Hunchback of Notre-Dame (Signet Classics)The Hunchback of Notre-Dame (Signet Classics) by Victor Hugo
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He's ugly, he's deaf, he's got a hunch on his back. But he's such a nice guy.
The Phantom of the Opera: The Original NovelThe Phantom of the Opera: The Original Novel by Gaston Leroux
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He's deformed. He's disfigured. He's a homicidal maniac. But listen how he plays that extraordinary organ.
The Missing LinkThe Missing Link by Adam Pfeffer
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What the hell is it? An ape? A man? The missing link himself? Whatever the heck it is, you better take cover.
Frankenstein (Enriched Classics)Frankenstein (Enriched Classics) by Mary Shelley
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He's big and ugly, created out of rotting corpses. And when his creator decides to hate him, he starts killing people. Really just a misunderstood misfit.
Dracula (Enriched Classics Series)Dracula (Enriched Classics Series) by Bram Stoker
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He's one of the Undead. Yes, a vampire. He has fangs and the need to suck your blood out. The only thing that will stop him is a wooden stake.
Kolak of the WerebeastsKolak of the Werebeasts by Adam Pfeffer
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He turns into a tiger after a nasty trip to Malaysia. Now all he wants to do is hunt for human flesh. He finds others who can transform and they terrorize the countryside. Time to run.
JawsJaws by Peter Benchley
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It is white death. The largest shark in the world. And he's swimming right for you. Now is not the time to tell me that you can't swim.
Moby-Dick or, The Whale (Penguin Classics)Moby-Dick or, The Whale (Penguin Classics) by Herman Melville
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He's a big, white whale with teeth. He's upset with the whaling industry and he's ready to destroy everything in sight. You might as well stay home.
King KongKing Kong by Edgar Wallace
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He's a gigantic ape who fights dinosaurs on a tropical island. He likes the chicks and when he comes to the big city, intends a real smashing good time.
The ExorcistThe Exorcist by William Peter Blatty
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She's a little girl with a big problem. Somehow the Devil has gotten inside her. A classic case of massive indigestion. What would you do? She went to church.
Jurassic ParkJurassic Park by Michael Crichton
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They're big, murdering dinosaurs from another era in the planet's history. Now they've been reanimated for a new amusement park. Oh, goody, we'll be the cotton candy this time.
WatchersWatchers by Dean Koontz
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He's a biotechnological monster that is the ultimate killing machine. Kill or be kill is the motto of this story.
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (Signet Classics)Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (Signet Classics) by Robert Louis Stevenson
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He's a kind doctor by day and a murderous monster by night. All he has to do is take a drink from his special formula. And, of course, he loves the girls.
Invasion of the Body SnatchersInvasion of the Body Snatchers by Jack Finney
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They've come from outer space and they're looking to replicate your body and take over the earth. Better not go to sleep or you'll never wake up again.
The War of the Worlds (Modern Library Classics)The War of the Worlds (Modern Library Classics) by H. G. Wells
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They've come from outer space to conquer the world. Complete and utter destruction. That is, until they breathe in our delightful, dirty air.
Journey to the Center of the Earth (Enriched Classic)Journey to the Center of the Earth (Enriched Classic) by Jules Verne
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You go down a volcano and end up in the center of the world. There is a huge ocean down there with plenty of murderous dinosaurs. Then you put away the alcohol and go to sleep.
The Invisible Man (Signet Classics)The Invisible Man (Signet Classics) by H.G. Wells
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He's invisible, you understand. Drank something that didn't agree with him. What to do? He decides to start killing people. I don't know, I would have gone to the ladies' locker room.
The Incredible Shrinking ManThe Incredible Shrinking Man by Richard Matheson
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He goes through a misty cloud and now starts shrinking. His wife doesn't know what to do. Picks up a female midget and fights a spider. Get small for this one.
The Lost WorldThe Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle
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They find a lost world here on earth that is inhabited by dinosaurs and things. The only thing to do is kill them all.
The Island Of Dr. MoreauThe Island Of Dr. Moreau by H. G. Wells
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There's a doctor who decides he can turn animals into people. The only question one would have is: Why?
Twilight of the GodsTwilight of the Gods by Adam Pfeffer
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A computerized android is elected president of the United States. Everything now will be controlled by the machines. Humans can now get a good night's sleep. Yeah, right.
The Silence of the Lambs (Hannibal Lector)The Silence of the Lambs (Hannibal Lector) by Thomas Harris
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He's Hannibal the Cannibal and he wants to eat you with a good Chianti.
The Boys from BrazilThe Boys from Brazil by Ira Levin
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There's this doctor who is cloning Adolf Hitler. A way to spend a quiet afternoon, I guess.
The OmenThe Omen by David Seltzer
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The son of the Devil has come to the world. Seems he's a political junkie.
The ShiningThe Shining by Stephen King
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There's this boy that is telepathic or telekinetic or something. And he's communicating with all the ghosts in a deserted hotel. Dad freaks out.
The Mummy or Ramses the DamnedThe Mummy or Ramses the Damned by Anne Rice
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The Mummy is a daddy. Go figure.
CarrieCarrie by Stephen King
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There's this telekinetic girl with a religious fanatic for a mother. Very freaky.
Elephant ManElephant Man by Christine Sparks
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This is one of the most disgusting true stories on record. Just read about this poor man's body. Geez.
The Legend Of Sleepy HollowThe Legend Of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving
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The Headless Horseman. Need I say more?
I Am LegendI Am Legend by Richard Matheson
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He's one of the last men alive and there are only vampires left. Maybe he'll find Bloody Mary.
Planet of the ApesPlanet of the Apes by Pierre Boulle
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Astronauts find a planet ruled by apes. They forgot to bring plenty of bananas.
The Picture of Dorian Gray and Other Writings (Enriched Classics)The Picture of Dorian Gray and Other Writings (Enriched Classics) by Oscar Wilde
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He's got a painting in which the portrait ages and he stays young. He becomes a monster until the end.
HannibalHannibal by Thomas Harris
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Hannibal the Cannibal and friends.
MutationMutation by Robin Cook
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He's a child born with mutated DNA. His father is a doctor who now must stop him. Freud's spinning around in his grave.
The Amityville HorrorThe Amityville Horror by Jay Anson
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There's a house that's haunted and a family must decide whether to stay or get the heck out of there in a hurry.
The Tempest (Folger Shakespeare Library)The Tempest (Folger Shakespeare Library) by William Shakespeare
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Caliban is one of the great monsters. One of the Bard's best.
Twilight Collector's Edition (The Twilight Saga)Twilight Collector's Edition (The Twilight Saga) by Stephenie Meyer
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A girl in love with a vampire. A book you can really sink your teeth into.
Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-6)Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-6) by J.K. Rowling
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All kinds of monsters and creatures in these books. Enjoy yourself for a spell.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss
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Here's a monster who wants to stop Christmas from coming. Now that's a monster.
MEG: A Novel of Deep TerrorMEG: A Novel of Deep Terror by Steve Alten
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Somewhat similar to Jaws, except this is a prehistoric shark, the largest ever to live on the face of the earth! Wow!