Here is a small sampling of new, scary, spooky and delicious fall books at the New Ulm Public Library.

The Bequest by Joanna Margaret

In this gothic mystery set in Scotland, Italy, and France, a PhD student investigates the suspicious death of a professor. I’ll be reading this one for the setting and for the twists and turns.

House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson. In this brutal, face-paced Gothic novel a young girl takes a job as a bloodmaid to escape poverty. Alexis Henderson is the author of the Goodreads Choice Awards Finalist, The Year of the Witching.

Witch in the Well by Camilla Bruce

A dark Norwegian thriller by the author of You Let Me In. “When two former friends reunite after decades apart, their grudges, flawed ambitions, and shared obsession swirl into an all-too-real echo of a terrible town legend.”

Taste of Home Boards, Platters and More: 219 Party-Perfect Boards, Bites & Beverages for any get-together

Creative, easy-to-assemble, beautiful platters for parties and gatherings. Recipes for the eye-catching embellishments are included. The amount of sugar in the Jack-o-Lantern platter is scary but what a cute idea. You’ll want to check-out the cocoa bombs, too.

A Haunted History of Invisible Women by Leanna Renee Hieber and Andrea Janes

“Sorrowful widows, vengeful jezebels, innocent maidens, wronged lovers, former slaves, even the occasional axe-murderess–America’s female ghosts differ widely in background, class and circumstance. Yet one thing unites them: their ability to instill fascination and fear, long after their deaths.” This book holds their stories. Leanna Renee Hieber is an award-winning author and paranormal history expert. Andrea Janes is the Founder and owner of Boroughs of the Dead, New York City’s premier ghost tour company.

Calypso, Cooking and Corpses (A Caribbean cooking mystery) by Raquel V Reyes

Foodies and mystery lovers alike will enjoy this fun, cozy mystery. The Miami setting, Caribbean cuisine and warm characters are perfect for a chilly fall day.

A Haunted History of Invisible Women by Leanna Renee Hieber and Andrea Janes

“Sorrowful widows, vengeful jezebels, innocent maidens, wronged lovers, former slaves, even the occasional axe-murderess–America’s female ghosts differ widely in background, class and circumstance. Yet one thing unites them: their ability to instill fascination and fear, long after their deaths.” This book holds their stories. Leanna Renee Hieber is an award-winning author and paranormal history expert. Andrea Janes is the Founder and owner of Boroughs of the Dead , New York City’s premier ghost tour company.

Jackal by Erin E. Adams

A girl goes missing in the woods in a Rust belt town. Liz notices a pattern unseen by others and starts digging into the town’s history. A terrifying, realistic tale of hatred.

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