Halloween reading recommendations Part II

The night is upon us! It’s Halloween! Here are some more spooky reads to chill your spine and scare your soul:

The Foster Child by Jenny Blackhurst (Out on 16^th November http://amzn.to/2i3uCjj – and out in eBook now!)

The brilliant new novel from Jenny Blackhurst, the #1 eBook bestselling author of How I Lost You, which Clare Mackintosh called ‘utterly gripping’

When child psychologist Imogen Reid takes on the case of 11-year-old Ellie Atkinson, she refuses to listen to warnings that the girl is dangerous.

Ellie was the only survivor of a fire that killed her family. Imogen is convinced she’s just a sad and angry child struggling to cope with her loss.

But Ellie’s foster parents and teachers are starting to fear her. When she gets upset, bad things seem to happen. And as Imogen gets closer to Ellie, she may be putting herself in danger…

The Lost Village by Neil Spring (Out now http://amzn.to/2xow4mP)

Inspired by real historical events, this is the second novel by Neil Spring featuring the notorious real-life ghost hunter, Harry Price.

‘Neil Spring is Agatha Christie meets James Herbert’ STEPHEN VOLK

A haunting and spooky thriller, with an unforgettable twist!

The remote village of Imber – remote, lost and abandoned. The outside world hasn’t been let in since soldiers forced the inhabitants out, much to their contempt.

But now, a dark secret threatens all who venture near. Everyone is in danger, and only Harry Price can help. Reluctantly reunited with his former assistant Sarah Grey, he must unlock the mystery of Imber, and unsurface the secrets someone thought were long buried. But will Sarah’s involvement be the undoing of them both?

I Am Behind You by John Ajvide Lindqvist (Out now http://amzn.to/2zR8wZt)

A heartbreaking and horrifying horror from the author of Let the Right One In.

Molly wakes her mother to go to the toilet. The campsite is strangely blank. The toilet block has gone. Everything else has gone too. This is a place with no sun. No god.

Just four families remain. Each has done something to bring them here – each denies they deserve it. Until they see what’s coming over the horizon, moving irrevocably towards them. Their worst mistake. Their darkest fear.

And for just one of them, their homecoming.

Five Go Bump in the Night by Bruno Vincent (Out now http://amzn.to/2yN8lOp)

A spooky, hair-raising and hilarious new Enid Blyton for Grown-Ups!

Enid Blyton’s books are beloved the world over and The Famous Five have been the perennial favourite of her fans. Now, in this new series of Enid Blyton for Grown-Ups,  Julian, George, Dick, Anne,and Timmy go camping in the deep dark woods. Sleep does not come easily, so they have the brilliant idea of telling each other spooky stories.

Join the Five as they scare themselves witless recounting tales that would terrify the bravest of souls. From encounters with American werewolves and being lost in space, to  ghostly graveyard apparitions, it is hardly surprising that there is a sleepless night ahead of the intrepid crew. Even grumpy old Uncle Quentin and kind Aunt Fanny cannot be relied upon to be entirely themselves . . .

If you enjoyed these, why not check out Part I of our Halloween recommended reads: https://www.welcometobookends.co.uk/blog/2017/10/spooky-reads-halloween/