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Shirley Jackson

The Haunting of Hill House

For readers who enjoyed the chilling ghost stories in 'The Ghost in the Mirror,' Shirley Jackson's 'The Haunting of Hill House' is a must-read. This classic horror novel tells the story of four seekers who arrive at a notoriously unfriendly pile called Hill House. The true focus of the story is the supernatural happenings which plague the house's guests, and the effects of these events on their sanity.

Stephen King

The Shining

If you're looking for a gripping ghost story with a psychological twist, Stephen King's 'The Shining' is an excellent choice. The novel tells the story of Jack Torrance, an aspiring writer and recovering alcoholic who accepts a position as the off-season caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel. As the winter sets in, the hotel's ghosts come out to play, and Jack's sanity begins to slip.

Mark Z. Danielewski

House of Leaves

For readers who enjoyed the eerie and unsettling atmosphere of 'The Ghost in the Mirror,' Mark Z. Danielewski's 'House of Leaves' is a mind-bending exploration of a house that is bigger on the inside than it is on the outside. The novel is a complex web of storylines, footnotes, and documents that will keep you guessing until the very end.

Sarah Waters

The Little Stranger

If you're looking for a ghost story with a gothic twist, Sarah Waters' 'The Little Stranger' is an excellent choice. The novel tells the story of a country doctor who is called to a crumbling old house to attend to a patient. As he becomes more and more involved with the family who lives there, he begins to suspect that the house is haunted.

Susan Hill

The Woman in Black

For readers who enjoyed the classic ghost stories in 'The Ghost in the Mirror,' Susan Hill's 'The Woman in Black' is a must-read. The novel tells the story of a young lawyer who is sent to a remote village to settle the affairs of a deceased client. As he makes his way to the client's isolated house, he begins to suspect that he is not alone.

Donna Tartt

The Secret History

If you're looking for a ghost story with a literary twist, Donna Tartt's 'The Secret History' is an excellent choice. The novel tells the story of a group of classics students at a small college in Vermont who become obsessed with the occult. As they delve deeper into the world of ancient rituals and spells, they begin to unravel.

Henry James

The Turn of the Screw

For readers who enjoyed the psychological horror of 'The Ghost in the Mirror,' Henry James' 'The Turn of the Screw' is a classic ghost story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The novel tells the story of a governess who is hired to care for two children in a remote country house. As she begins to suspect that the house is haunted, she becomes increasingly paranoid and isolated.

Neil Gaiman

The Graveyard Book

If you're looking for a ghost story with a touch of whimsy, Neil Gaiman's 'The Graveyard Book' is an excellent choice. The novel tells the story of a boy who is raised by ghosts in a graveyard after his family is murdered. As he grows up, he must navigate the world of the living and the dead, and learn to come to terms with his own mortality.

Elizabeth Kostova

The Historian

For readers who enjoyed the historical context of 'The Ghost in the Mirror,' Elizabeth Kostova's 'The Historian' is a thrilling ghost story that spans centuries. The novel tells the story of a young woman who uncovers her father's secret research on the legendary vampire, Vlad the Impaler. As she delves deeper into the world of the undead, she begins to fear for her own safety.

Laura Purcell

The Silent Companions

If you're looking for a ghost story with a Victorian twist, Laura Purcell's 'The Silent Companions' is an excellent choice. The novel tells the story of a young widow who inherits a crumbling old mansion in the countryside. As she begins to explore her new home, she discovers a series of painted wooden figures that seem to be watching her. As strange occurrences begin to plague the house, she becomes increasingly paranoid and isolated.

Sarah Perry

The Essex Serpent

For readers who enjoyed the historical and gothic elements of 'The Ghost in the Mirror,' Sarah Perry's 'The Essex Serpent' is a must-read. The novel tells the story of a young widow who moves to a small village in Essex, where she becomes obsessed with the legend of a mythical serpent that is said to inhabit the local waters. As she begins to investigate the legend, she becomes increasingly drawn into the lives of the villagers, and the secrets that they hold.