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31 Days of October

Rather than post a daily recommendation and spam your inboxes (sorry about that) here are the remainder of the '31 Days of October' book recommendations.

20th - Someone Who Knows by J. Elle Ross

Suspenseful psychological thriller where the main character has the uncanny ability to see through the eyes of the killer. Clear depictions of ptsd and anxiety that will keep you turning the page.

21st - A Dead End Job by Justin Alcala

Supernatural mystery with a heavy dose of the comedic. Death takes a vacation and an unwitting, and unwilling, man bumbles through filling in Death's shoes.

22nd - The Blight by Andrew Dart

An unknown sickness is terrorizing the children of a small town and the only guardians against it are the cats. Fans of The Warriors series are sure to love this tale.

23rd - Ugly Stories about Terrible People Doing Horrible Things by Tobin Elliot

A collection of short stories about, you guessed it, terrible people doing horrible things. The perfect book for someone who wants to finish a story in one sitting without dedicating too much of their time.

24th - In the Woods by Tana French

Cold cases mingled with a fresh murder mystery. Fans of the TV show Broadchurch will devour this book.

25th - Veil Haven by Anne Kelley

Crytpids and Appalachian mythology come alive in this chilling tale. The main character has a super power, she sees everything that happens in town, literally. This town has many secrets and rules. Be careful of what lurks in the shadows.

26th - The Second Life of Jonathan Sendel by Jeffery Ashkin

Murder mystery blended with science fiction. Jonathan Sendel, a popular author in the near future, is murdered. Now it's up to his clone to solve the mystery. A true page turner and one of my favorites.

27th - One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig

One of the few books made popular by 'booktok' that I think is deserving of the hype. This dark gothic fantasy is unique and clever. My favorite character is the Nightmare.

28th - Until Summer Comes Around by Glenn Rolfe

Vampires definitely don't sparkle in this 80's inspired historical fiction horror. A teenage boy gets more than he bargains for when he begins having feelings for a mysterious girl.

29th - Marigolds and Murder by A.K Ikezoe

Genre blending at its finest! Set in the 1950s with notes of the fantastical, Katsumi Okazaki uses a little something extra to solve her private detective cases. WWII history, murder mystery, and magic.

30th - What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher

From the brilliant mind of T. Kingfisher comes What Moves the Dead. A botanical horror that is chilling and short enough to be read in a single sitting. (A House With Good Bones by the same author is also very good for spooky season)

31st - Dear Debbie by Frieda McFadden

With a plethora of jaw dropping moments, Dear Debbie is the final recommendation for October. Marriage is tested and rose bushes are destroyed in this suburban thriller. Don't test a housewife with a high IQ and too much time on her hands.

I hope you're able to enjoy any of these spooky recommendations and would love to hear your thoughts if you've read any of these titles.

Happy Reading Friends :)

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