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Five criminally spooky reads for a cosy Halloween

By Erin Britton

1 October, 2024

As the nights grow longer and the air turns crisp, there’s no better time to pick up a good mystery, especially one with a spooky twist. For those who prefer their chills on the cosier side, these Halloween-themed crime stories deliver the perfect mix of…

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12 chilling crime reads for Halloween 2021

By crimefictionlover

18 October, 2021

Why do we love crime fiction? Maybe one of the reasons is that it’s the genre where the monsters seem real – well, they don’t rely on magic, spells or supernatural powers to carry out their work. Usually it’s very human stuff. Or inhuman, in…

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Afraid of the Shadows: An Anthology of Crime Stories

By Paul Burke

29 September, 2021

Edited by Miranda Jewess — This anthology of 19 brand new tales on the theme of Halloween comes from some of the best-loved contemporary British and Irish crime writers. It’s the third in the Afraid of the Light series and all the books have been…

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10 super scary crime reads for Halloween 2015

By crimefictionlover

29 October, 2015

Mystery, suspense, chills and thrills are all part of the crime fiction experience. At Halloween, however, you might want your reading to have a little extra terror. The threat of the unknown, perhaps. This carefully curated list brings with it demons, ghosts, horror, and more,…

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Dark Tides by Chris Ewan

By crimefictionlover

15 October, 2014

It’s not that this book is that blood-curdlingly scary – though it has its moments. The violence isn’t graphic or outrageous and the final reveal might not stun you. What’s compelling about Dark Tides is simply that it’s very well written. While you’re reading it, you…

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Interview: Chris Ewan

By crimefictionlover

7 October, 2014

Halloween is almost upon us and if you’re looking for a bleak and suspenseful crime fiction treat, Dark Tides is one that doesn’t miss a trick. Written by Chris Ewan, it’s set on the Isle of Man and is about six friends who like to…

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Seven of the best: paranormal mysteries for Halloween

By crimefictionlover

31 October, 2013

The witching hour is nearly upon us. If you don’t feel like even twitching, let alone witching, why not sit in and read a crime fiction novel with a Halloween theme? We’ve got some terrifically terrifying treats just for as we select seven of the…

Crime Fiction Lover

Five criminally spooky reads for a cosy Halloween

12 chilling crime reads for Halloween 2021

Afraid of the Shadows: An Anthology of Crime Stories

10 super scary crime reads for Halloween 2015

Dark Tides by Chris Ewan

Interview: Chris Ewan

Seven of the best: paranormal mysteries for Halloween

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