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With multiple perspectives & plenty of violence, this certainly makes for a unique #SpookySeasonRead. In a West Texas motel, a group of travelers all find their own way to be stranded there, seemingly by chance. The hotel, run by fraternal twins, is more than just a time capsule of another era with a looming desert mountain over it… Blending mystery, horror & fantasy, this is slow to start, but once it gets going is more fun though not satisfying.

What a great #bookclub pick! This #SpookySeasonRead isn‘t too scary, but maintains a great, tense atmosphere in homage to the titular detective. And while familiarity with Hitchcock‘s films adds to the reading experience, other than a few spoiled plots, not really necessary. The plot holds surprises— though the cast isn‘t particularly sympathetic. Still, it has a cinematic flair of its own & I couldn‘t put it down! Looking forward to discussing!

This #DarkAcademia book makes for a solid #SpookySeasonRead! It opens in NYC with Robin, heartbroken after a betrayal & desperate to find a new foundation for her thesis. She spots an online post of a missing professor who found an intriguing statue that may be just the thing. But Hildegard College harbors more secrets than missing women & Robin doesn‘t know who to trust. Beautiful library & manuscript descriptions gripped me more than the plot!

I had originally talked myself out of adding this one to my #BOTM box, because I didn‘t love The Hacienda, but I wanted a #SpookySeasonRead. It starts off very slowly & relies quite a bit on coincidence. The exact nature of the possession gets muddled & the romance just felt so implausible to me… I just wanted more depth from the characters though the plot does hold some surprises & some creepy moments. It just wasn‘t quite as scary as I hoped!

This slasher story set in the titular retirement home moves quickly with a high body count! Rose is among the first of the residents to be suspicious of the accidents & rising death toll. She & her friends set about their own investigation. With a sizable cast & a great performance, this fast-paced & bloody thriller has a certain cinematic quality to it, that dare I say makes this a fun #SpookySeasonRead! A little predictable but a lot of fun!

Armstrong‘s latest standalone makes for a great #SpookySeasonRead! The book opens with Nicola, marveling at how her life has exceeded her dreams, with a happy marriage & remarkably good health, despite having CF. When tragedy strikes, she can‘t stop seeking contact with her dead husband, but finding herself debunking frauds. A weekend in a remote lake house with a professor, her BIL & a new friend seeks to be her last seance. A spooky ghost story!

I‘m hosting a giveaway from my book, The Bloodstained Key! This dark fantasy retelling of Bluebeard is the perfect spooky season read.🎃👻 Feel free to share.♥️
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