Can you recommend from the top 10 modern horror novels?

Sure. 'The Silence of the Lambs' is a great pick from the top horror novels. It has the iconic character Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant and terrifying serial killer. His mind games with Clarice Starling are really intense.

Sure. 'The Girl with All the Gifts' by M. R. Carey is a top modern horror novel. It offers a fresh take on the zombie genre. Instead of the typical mindless zombies, it has a unique view on the infected and their relationship with the non - infected. It's a thought - provoking read that also manages to be quite horrifying.

I would say 'Fevre Dream' by George R. R. Martin is a must - read from the top 10. It has a unique plot and great character development. 'Let the Right One In' is also very good as it combines elements of horror, friendship, and growing up. And 'Dracula' which is always a classic and has influenced so many other works in the vampire horror genre.

For a beginner, 'The Woman in Black' by Susan Hill could be a great choice. It has a spooky atmosphere and a really creepy ghost story. Another option is 'The Amityville Horror' which is based on a supposed true story of a haunted house. It has all the classic elements of a horror story like strange noises, apparitions, etc. These books will introduce you to the world of horror literature in an accessible way.

Sure. 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' is a good start. It's a short but impactful story about the duality of human nature. Another one is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. His use of psychological horror is brilliant and it's an easy read.

One from the top 10 that I would recommend is 'The Kind Worth Killing' by Peter Swanson. It has a really convoluted plot that involves a chance encounter on a plane leading to a plan for murder. The characters are all morally ambiguous, which adds to the intrigue and keeps you guessing throughout the story.

Sure. 'Dracula' is a classic. The way Stoker builds the atmosphere and the character of Dracula is really captivating. He is a powerful and mysterious vampire that has influenced many other horror works.

Sure. 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is one. It's a powerful novel that deals with themes of racial injustice through the eyes of a young girl. Another is '1984' which presents a dystopian future where the government has extreme control over people. 'The Great Gatsby' is also in there. It explores wealth, love, and the American Dream in the 1920s.

One from the top ten that I'd suggest is 'Before I Go to Sleep' by S.J. Watson. It's about a woman with amnesia trying to figure out the mystery of her past. The way the mystery is gradually revealed is really captivating and makes it a standout in modern detective novels.

I would recommend 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'. The main character, Lisbeth Salander, is a fascinating and tough - as - nails investigator. The mystery she's trying to solve is full of intrigue, involving a long - buried family secret in Sweden. It's a book that will keep you hooked from start to finish.