Spooky Reads

October is surely one of the most enchanting months of the year. The ar turns crisp and blustery. Brightly colored leaves twirl at our feet before whirling off down the street and the nights grow long and cold. Energy crackles in the air as nature itself seems to grow spooky. Now is a time to indulge in harvest treats and creepy tales. Experience the fun and magic of the season with these scary reads:

The Last Werewolf by Glen Duncan July 12, 2011, Knopf

““Yes, there are vampires here . . . But don’t give this book to Twilight groupies; the frank tone, dark wit, and elegant, sophisticated language will likely do them in. . . . smart, original, and completely absorbing. Highly recommended.”

—­Barbara Hoffert, Library Journal (Starred review)

Jake is the last werewolf but even at the age of 201 he is powerful, sexy and as healthy and fit as any thirty year old, being a werewolf will do that to you, that and high protein diet. But Jake is troubled, lonely and contemplating suicide but for the loonies pursuing him who are determined to keep the legend alive, he would have ended his loneliness…

The First Days: As the World Dies by Rhiannon Frater July 2011, Tor

This outstanding debut has become an internet sensation capturing interest from around the globe. The first book in a trilogy, this post-apocalyptic tale depicts the bonds humans forge as society collapse around them.

The morning the world ends, finds Jenni in her pink bathrobe standing out on the front step watching in horror as her baby son's tiny fingers reach for her from under the door. Lucky for her, Katie, another survivor is driving by and whisks her away just as the rest of her zombified family breaks through the front window. Jenni and Katie instantly form a powerful partnership on a quest for survival that is as endearing as it is enduring.

Ghost Hunt 2: MORE Chilling Tales of the Unknown by Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson September 2011 Little Brown

Grant and Jason lead readers on paranormal explorations that include at night at St. Augustine Lighthouse and Alcatraz. Other investigations include: ghosts of runaways, children and even animal ghosts. Though this book was written for young readers, anyone who loves a ghostly tale or enjoys watching Ghost Hunters on TV will find this entertaining.