Horror is one of the most popular
genres/categories of fiction in the library.
In fact, “Where are the scary books?” is a question I get asked all the
time! Here are three new horror books I
selected from a bunch recently added to the library. Read on if you dare.
Ashes by Ilsa Bick is the first in a in a trilogy by a well-known author. Ashes is one part Hunger Games and one part Walking Dead (ZOMBIES!)
In The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson, Rory’s recent move to London coincides with a string of murders that mimic the infamous Jack, the Ripper. As the only one who saw the killer, she becomes his next target and the race is on. It’s a mix of ghosts / time travel / murder-thriller- a good read for anyone looking for a good old-fashioned “what happens next?” page-turner. It’s also the first in a series so… there’s more on the way!
And, finally- Insomnia
by J.R. Johansson.
In·som·ni·a: noun. inability to obtain sufficient sleep, especially when chronic; difficulty in falling or staying asleep; sleeplessness.
In·som·ni·a: noun. inability to obtain sufficient sleep, especially when chronic; difficulty in falling or staying asleep; sleeplessness.
Nothing sets the stage for horror
like sleep problems and, in this book, Parker is doomed for trouble- he hasn’t
slept in four years! Instead, he’s
haunted by other peoples’ dreams at night.
Creepy. See, Parker is a “dream
walker”. Approaching madness followed by
death, Parker’s fortune changes when he meets Mia. She can help him- as long as she’s willing
to. When she starts receiving threats, Parker
starts to question his reality- and his sanity.
This book is Dark and suspenseful- another good page-turner that will
leave you hanging until you get your hands on the sequel!
