Now that we are looking in the rear view mirror at the summer of ‘21, we can finally set our sights on the pleasures of early fall. In addition to the renewed energy brought on by sweater weather and the thrill of fall foliage and cool weather comfort foods, October culminates with Halloween, an occasion for costumes, candy and scary stories. Formerly known to early European celebrants as All Hallows’ Eve, the holiday’s origins date back 2000 years to a Celtic observation called Samhain, when the ancients believed the shifting seasons opened a portal between the dead and the living. While the holiday is not universally loved - some people hate the clanging doorbell, the pranks and all those tempting sweets in the house - everyone loves a thrilling page turner. In honor of the holiday, get into the mood by checking out some of the excellent thrillers and chillers listed below; click on the book jacket to be taken to the link in our catalog.