Witches and goblins and murder and more, Halloween isn’t the only thing knocking at your door. If you’re looking for the perfect Halloween-inspired TBR, look no further. These are the perfect books to get you right in that Halloween mood!
Your Favorite Scary Movie: How the Scream Films Rewrote the Rules of Horror by Ashley Cullins
What better way to celebrate the Halloween season than to read about how the iconic Scream franchise changed the game when it comes to slasher movies and the horror genre? Featuring behind-the-scenes features, interviews with the cast and crew from the franchise, and an analytical look on how these films built a legacy, this is one you don’t want to miss if you’re a Ghostface fan!
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Salem’s Fall by Rektok Ross
James Woodsen was the top of her class at Harvard Law and is now the youngest female associate at Boston’s most elite criminal defense firm. After one mistake, she’s on thin ice and now has to redeem herself. When the handsome, charming, and extremely wealthy Damien Blackhollow is accused of murdering his fiancée, it’s time for James to prove herself. Following the case to a small New England town with a dark history, she finds Damien’s family is tied to a secret society that could be responsible for a series of ritualistic murders. As Halloween gets closer, someone else is about to be sacrificed.
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A Spell to Wake the Dead by Nicole Lesperance
Best friends Mazzy and Nora just wanted to sneak down to the beach under the moonlight to cast a spell, but when the tide rolled in, a woman’s body missing her teeth and hands was at their feet. Although they know they should let the police handle this, what’s a little spellwork going to hurt getting answers? When the girls discover other local disappearances over the years, they start having visions and hearing things that lead them to believe they could be in danger. When Nora finds a second body, she begins to hear whispers telling her where to find more.
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Play Nice by Rachel Harrison
Clio Louise Barnes may appear to be the stylish influencer with the perfect life, but she’s harboring a secret; she grew up in a house that was possessed. Following her parents divorce, Clio and her sisters moved with their mother to a house their mother claimed was occupied by a demon. Deemed crazy, Clio and her sisters were taken from their mother. When her mother suddenly dies, the house is left to Clio and her sisters. Her sisters aren’t interested at all, but Clio sees this as an opportunity for house flipping content. Once back inside the house, she begins to think that her mother was right about everything.
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Elvira’s Cookbook from Hell: Sexy, Spooky Soirees and Celebrations for Every Occasion by Cassandra Peterson
Looking to throw the ultimate Halloween and horror party? Elvira is here to help! From spooky snacks to demonic dishes, and cocktails you’d sell your soul for, this is all you need to plan the perfect party for the spookiest season.
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The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre by Philip Fracassi
Rose DuBois is in her late 70s living at the Autumn Springs Retirement Home. After one of her friends dies, Rose doesn’t think much of it; these things come with old age. When residents begin to die shortly after, Rose begins to wonder if something more sinister is at play. Teaming up with her best friend, Miller, the two find that a killer is on the loose and if they don’t find out who it is, Rose could be next.
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All of Us Murderers by KJ Charles
After arriving at a wealthy relative’s Gothic manor, Zeb Wyckman is not pleased to see his estranged brother, his cousin, or his ex, Gideon Grey. The real reason Zeb and the others have been invited to the manor is that the family fortune will be awarded to whoever marries the master of the house’s young ward. Unable to leave, Zeb believes something supernatural could be keeping him there. With no one else to turn to for help, he must ask Gideon to help survive the haunting.
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The Last Witch by C.J. Cooke
Innsbruck, 1485. Helena Scheuberin does not fit in with the other young wives. While she should be keeping house, supporting her husband, and having children, she is a an outspoken woman. When she gets the attention of a priest who is trying to get rid of “witches,” her husband’s footman dies, Helena is accused of murder and witchcraft. This is based on the true story of the woman who challenged the man who became one of Europe’s most notoriously cruel witchfinders.
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Dead & Breakfast by Kat Hillis and Rosiee Thor
Arthur and Sal are your (allegedly) typical married couple. The sun doesn’t kill them, garlic only bothers Sal, the only animals they can talk to are the raccoons that rummage through their garbage, and they don’t bite. Deciding to settle down, the two open a bed & breakfast in the not-so-paranormal town of Trident Falls, Oregon. When the mayor is found dead in their lawn with two puncture wounds to his neck, they have to rely on a werewolf barista, elven town coroner, and a human city manager to help them catch a killer.
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Bonus Pick
A Grim Reaper’s Guide to Cheating Death by Maxie Dara
Though this book isn’t out until December, it’s a good one to keep on your radar for extending spooky season. Nora lives a cautious life after losing both her parents. It’s why she works for S.K.Y.T.H.E., the company that employs the world’s grim reapers. What better way to evade death than to know everything she can about it. But when her twin brother’s file crosses her desk, she’ll do anything to save the last person she has left. Going on the run, Nora finds that every time she saves Charlie, a new cause of death emerges as they attempt to flee the only thing no one can escape.
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