More Horror books to get you ready for Hallowe'en

We're well into October, and as books come across my desk, I remember all the good horror stories that we have as a part of our collection.

I first picked up this book because the cover was intriguing. This lead me to read the description, and then I was hooked. (How's that for marketing?) The character on the cover is quite creepy, and the book delivered on this promise. This is, indeed, a fun and creepy novel. It blends the world of comics with the "real" world as the characters get drawn into a sinister world, known as Malice.

This book plays with some of the urban legends that scare kids. What happens w

hen you say a certain phrase over and over again? In the right circumstances you will be calling upon the evil character on the cover of the book to come and get you.

Clever writing mixed with good art work makes for a nice cross-over between graphic novels and regular novels.

The second book I want to mention is also a new kind of novel. It mixes the traditional novel form with new technology. The result is an intriguing new way to read.

While reading a novel allows us to imagine all the things described in the book, sometimes we want that image created for us. In this book, the author creates part of the story through video logs posted on-line by one of the characters. As readers we can only get the complete story by reading the words written in the book, and watching the videos on-line.

The story revolves around Ryan and Sarah, two friends who live in a small town. Ryan is recovering from a severely broken leg and cannot get out of bed. His story is told through journal entries.

Sarah, banned by Ryan's parents from contacting him, uses the Internet to communicate with her friend.

Through both sources we learn of the circumstances that lead to Ryan injuring himself, and of course, being a horror book, there are lots of opportunities for us to be scared.

This horror genre has a lot to offer readers, with a growing variety of books. I'm sure there is one that is right for you.

October has arrived, a good time to read a "scary" book

October has arrived. The night's are getting cooler, and before you know it, Hallowe'en will be here. Why not spend some time this month reading a "scary" book?

The horror genre has really exploded, here @SAM. The year began with several shelves filled with horror books, and now that circulation is in full swing, we are down to just a couple of shelves of books in this section.

Here are some of the books that you should take a look at, that is if you are willing to jump into this genre...

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Devouring by Simon Holt

This book is creepy. One night a year gives access to these creatures from another dimension. They prey upon our darkest fears, and once they sense prey they come in a push our own selves into a dark corner. They occupy our bodies while we live in a never ending nightmare created from our own darkest fears. This is the first book in a trilogy. Perfect for curling up with as Hallowe'en approaches.

This genre has broached its own borders and crossed over into other genres as well. There are some really fun books to be read in the Science Fiction genre that contain elements often found in the horror genre, too.

I'm thinking of the great series of books that begins with The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan.

Set in a future where humans are constantly battling for survival with their infected brothers and sisters, we enter in a whole new zombie apocalypse. Part horror novel, part sci-fi, post apocalypse novel, this book is an entertaining read.

These are just a two of the many possibilities for you to choose from this Hallowe'en season. Drop by the Library, and discover even more books to thrill, and chill.