If you were drawn to the creeping dread and cosmic horror in The Croning, you'll be captivated by Revival. King's novel follows Jamie Morton, whose lifelong relationship with a mysterious preacher leads to chilling revelations about forbidden knowledge and the terrifying nature of the universe. The same sense of existential unease and dark, gritty tone pervades both books, making Revival a perfect next read.

If you appreciated the slow-burning, atmospheric tension of The Croning, The Fisherman will resonate with you. Langan's novel masterfully weaves the story of Abe and Dan, two grieving widowers drawn to a mysterious upstate New York reservoir, slowly unveiling a horrifying mythology. The story’s gradual unfolding and emphasis on psychological mood make it a haunting and rewarding experience.

If you enjoyed the non-linear narrative and the sense of a story told through layers of history and memory in The Croning, House of Leaves is a must-read. This cult classic unravels its mysteries through footnotes, unreliable accounts, and shifting timelines, drawing you deeper into its labyrinthine horrors. The book’s structure and storytelling style will keep you guessing and engaged.

If you were fascinated by the strange, vividly rendered world lurking beneath the surface of The Croning, you’ll be gripped by Annihilation. As the biologist narrator joins an expedition into the mysterious Area X, VanderMeer builds a world as eerie and richly detailed as Barron’s, filled with secrets, dread, and the sense that something ancient and unknowable waits just out of sight.

If the uncertainty of reality and the subtle, unreliable perspectives in The Croning intrigued you, A Head Full of Ghosts will do the same. The story unfolds through the layered recollections of Merry, whose memories of her sister’s supposed possession blur the line between truth and fiction, leaving you questioning what really happened. Tremblay’s use of an unreliable narrator adds an extra layer of psychological tension.