Halloween is over, but the scares are still with us. November has excellent horror book offerings for fans, including both new stories and sequels to established series. Here are the best ones hitting shelves this month.

The Swarm, Andy Marino, November 5

Detective Vicky Paterson receives a strange murder case on her desk. Little does she know, this would be the start of a chain of events that would cause her to struggle to survive an insect infestation. At the same time, two private detectives investigate the mysterious disappearance of a young girl, a disappearance which has links to a cult.

Soon, Vicky and her new friends find themselves trapped in a hotel room, trying to survive what has become a swarm. They must discover the truth about the infestation before it’s too late. Vicky and the investigators will realize that everything is linked when they learn the truth.

The Threshing Floor, Steph Nelson, November 11

Most parents will do almost anything to save their sick child. Dalice’s toddler, Cash, is in dire need of a heart transplant. Even if they are lucky enough to find a donor, Dalice cannot afford the procedure. Then, a mysterious solution presents itself to her.

Enter Shane. Shane claims to belong to a group capable of healing any injury or illness. But her son’s health and future come at a price. As Dalice learns more, she must decide if the terrible price of her life is worth it.

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Candy Cain Kills Again: The Second Murder, Brian McAuley, November 12

The fifth book of Killer VHS series, Candy Cain kills again: the second murder is a fun, quick read that follows the second book in the series. It’s also always fun to get an early start on some holiday scares.

They survived the horrors at Thornton House on Christmas Eve. Now Austin, Mateo and Fiona go to Nodland’s church. Can they survive another encounter with Candy Cain as she comes to celebrate the spirit of Christmas in her own way?

Dead girls don’t dream, Nino Cipri, November 12

Voynich Woods has rules. If you follow them, you stay alive. But if you wander off the path, don’t carry a whistle, or stay out after dark, you’ll likely never be seen again. When Riley Walcott’s sister breaks the rules, Riley pursues her and comes face to face with death.

When Madelyn uses magic to resurrect Riley, it has far-reaching consequences. Together, Madelyn and Riley discover just how terrible magic can be as they brave the darkest corners of Voynich Woods.

The Thing in Christmas Town, Iseult Murphy, November 21

Christmas was one of Diane’s favorite holidays. Then her husband died during Christmas time and it changed everything she thought about the holidays. In an attempt to rediscover her love for the season, Diane travels to Christmas Town, an attraction in Ireland.

When she arrives with her adult children, Diane realizes that things are not right. In true psychological horror fashion, strange events multiply throughout the story until a final confrontation in which Diane fights to save herself and her family.

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