I am not much of a seasonal reader, but I made an exception for this Halloween. I think I picked well.
The Resurrectionists (Salem Hawley, #1)
by Michael Patrick Hicks
Needles of black vapor curled into split lips and threaded its way up the nostrils, enshrouding the individual‘s head in a constantly stirring sack of mist.
Chapter Two
The first chapter is certainly creepy, showing a vivisection on a person. The above quote is a memory though, recalling the Battle of Camden in 1780, during the American Revolutionary War.
This novella is set a few years later. The main character, Salem Hawley, won his emancipation after fighting on the side of the colonies during the American Revolution and seems to be a teacher in New York.
This is about 150 pages, so I might finish today. So far I like the writing style.
Cathy's Reading Bonanza 
That definitely sounds appropriately creepy—probably way too creepy for my tastes…
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Yeah, it‘s definitely borderline for me. I expected more of a horror mystery and less gore. I am about halfway, I am pretty sure I will finish, but it‘s not quite what I expected.
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I can handle creepy, but gore is usually more than I want to read about. I hope you can still enjoy the book!
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