October: Books & Bites

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October: Hauntings & thrillers

Louise's parents have passed away, and she's returning to the small Southern town where she grew up to get their house ready to sell. It means she'll have to spend time with her younger brother--and their old grudges make that a terrifying prospect. But childhood hurts pale in comparison to the dangers posed by what still lives inside the house

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3.7/5

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2023

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Grady Hendrix

How to Sell a Haunted House

Stephen King's classic Carrie meets Get Out in this small town girl's quest to destroy the town that has destroyed her.

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4.22/5

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2022

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Tiffany D. Jackson

The Weight of Blood

Things are not quite right in this magical realism horror story that features generfluid protagonist Mars who enters a summer retreat world to find out why his sister died. Mars joins his sister's old friend group, but will they get to him before he can get to them?

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3.83/5

340

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2022

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Ryan La Sala

The Honeys

Jay discovers that mountain resort where he lives and works with his friends and family is also a doomsday oasis for the rich and powerful who expect top-notch customer service even as the world outside the resort's walls disintegrates.

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3.76/5

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2022

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Lamar Giles

The Getaway

Seveneen-year-old social media influencer Anton starts a livestreamed and high-stakes game of Tag to find a new assistant, but four contestants have ulterior motives. A deadly contest and twists you won't see coming!

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3.5/5

293

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2024

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Kathryn Foxfield

Tag, You're Dead