The Horror and Thriller Books to Know This Halloween Season
Don't underestimate the power of a horror or thriller novel. Just because it's written on a page does not mean it won't have you on the edge of your seat.
If you've never attempted to read one before, the Halloween season is the perfect time to try one out. Here are a few options to start your scary book journey.
A Flicker in The Dark by Stacy Willingham
When Chloe Davis was a pre-teen, a group of girls went missing in her hometown, only for her father to confess and receive life in prison. But as Chloe grows into an adult, history repeats itself, leaving her to relive the trauma of her childhood and ultimately investigate the crime herself this time.
Holly by Stephen King
Stephen King is back with a new novel, Holly. In this classic horror novel, private investigator Holly Gibney (who was first introduced in the Bill Hodges trilogy) joins a case to find a woman's missing child while grappling with the loss of her mother and the height of the pandemic.
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The Housemaid's Secret by Freida McFadden
If you haven't already, run to read the first book in this series, The Housemaid. The new sequel, The Housemaid's Secret, sees the return of Millie Calloway with a new employer. As she uncovers dirty secrets about the home she works in, Millie vows to seek revenge.
The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager
After her husband passes away, Casey Fletcher moves into her family's Vermont lake house. However, when she decides to snoop on her neighbors with a pair of binoculars, Casey learns some terrifying truths about the occupants.
The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris
Nella Rodgers decides to join a publishing house, Wagner Books, only to discover she is the only Black woman working there. When another Black woman joins the office, Nella mistakenly believes they'll bond until a series of suspicious events reveal the true nature of Hazel and Wagner.
If this story sounds intriguing to you, it was recently adapted into a Hulu series, too—right on time for Halloween.
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