Editors’ Pick
Designed to Feel by Peter Burchardt
Designed to Feelby Peter Burchardt — on emotions, evolution & the science of feeling
View on Amazon →
Cover of The Haunting Hour - Chills in the Dead of Night
Horror· United Kingdom

The Haunting Hour - Chills in the Dead of Night

by Robert Lawrence Stine
Aggregate Editorial Score35/100
#124,938of 99,626 books
Kirkus Reviews
Published 2001English
Buy on Amazon →

About This Book

Published in 2001, The Haunting Hour - Chills in the Dead of Night established Robert Lawrence Stine as one of the defining voices in horror. Published in 2001, The Haunting Hour - Chills in the Dead of Night by Robert Lawrence Stine is a chilling work of horror that explores the darkest corners of human fear.

Book Details

AuthorRobert Lawrence Stine
Published2001
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Category👻 Horror
ISBN0007131267
Editorial Score35/100
About the Category

👻 Horror

Fiction designed to frighten, unsettle, or disturb the reader.

Explore all Horror books →
Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

This book is part of United Kingdom's rich literary tradition.

Explore books from United Kingdom →

Editorial Assessment

The Haunting Hour - Chills in the Dead of Night by Robert Lawrence Stine sits within the tradition of horror that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 2001 in United Kingdom, it engages with the human condition in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention. The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Its aggregate editorial score of 35/100 reflects recognition from 1 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals. The appeal of The Haunting Hour - Chills in the Dead of Night lies partly in its refusal to offer easy answers. Its exploration of the human condition is sustained, textured, and genuinely thought-provoking in ways that stay with readers well after the final page. The Haunting Hour - Chills in the Dead of Night reflects Robert Lawrence Stine's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with United Kingdom's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

Kirkus Reviews
notable · national
200135
✍️
About the Author
Robert Lawrence Stine
United Kingdom
View Author →

Robert Lawrence Stine is a United Kingdom author whose work in horror has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.

The Tribe Manager
The Leadership Companion
The Tribe Manager
Leading People the Way Evolution Intended
Manage with human nature, you get loyalty. Manage against it, you get quiet quitting.
Get It on Amazon →Paperback & Kindle

What to Read Next

Cover of Bird Box
horror

Bird Box

Josh Malerman· 2014
★Bram Stoker Award
Editorial Score55/100
Cover of Frankenstein in Baghdad
fantasy

Frankenstein in Baghdad

Ahmed Saadawi· 2013
★Booker Prize
Editorial Score55/100
Cover of Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus
literary-fiction

Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus

Mary Shelley· 1818
Kirkus Reviews
Editorial Score55/100
Cover of Анна Каренина
literary-fiction

Анна Каренина

Лев Толстой· 1876
Publishers Weekly
Editorial Score55/100
Cover of The Mayor of Casterbridge
literary-fiction

The Mayor of Casterbridge

Thomas Hardy· 1800
Publishers Weekly
Editorial Score55/100
Cover of The Jewel of Seven Stars
literary-fiction

The Jewel of Seven Stars

Bram Stoker· 1902
Library Journal
Editorial Score55/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Haunting Hour - Chills in the Dead of Night about?

The Haunting Hour - Chills in the Dead of Night by Robert Lawrence Stine is a celebrated work of horror published in 2001. It is widely regarded as an important contribution to its genre, exploring themes that resonate with readers across generations.

Who wrote The Haunting Hour - Chills in the Dead of Night?

The Haunting Hour - Chills in the Dead of Night was written by Robert Lawrence Stine, first published in 2001. Robert Lawrence Stine is recognized as a significant author in the field of horror.

When was The Haunting Hour - Chills in the Dead of Night published?

The Haunting Hour - Chills in the Dead of Night was first published in 2001. It has since become a well-regarded work in the horror genre, read by audiences around the world.

Where can I buy The Haunting Hour - Chills in the Dead of Night?

You can buy The Haunting Hour - Chills in the Dead of Night on Amazon. Click the Buy on Amazon button above to find the best edition.

What category is The Haunting Hour - Chills in the Dead of Night?

The Haunting Hour - Chills in the Dead of Night is classified as Horror. Fiction designed to frighten, unsettle, or disturb the reader.

What country is The Haunting Hour - Chills in the Dead of Night from?

The Haunting Hour - Chills in the Dead of Night originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

Popular on 50 Best Books

Best Science Fiction Books of All TimeScience FictionBooker Prize Winners — Complete List & GuideLiterary PrizesNobel Prize in Literature — Every Winner Since 1901Literary PrizesClassic Literature Reading List — 50 Essential BooksReading GuidesBest Books for Beginners — 20 Easy Reads for New BookloversReading Guides

Explore More

👻More HorrorBrowse all Horror books🇬🇧Books from United Kingdom🇬🇧 United Kingdom literature📅2000s BooksPublished in the 2000s🏆Top 50 RankingsThe greatest books of all time