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  Acquired Taste - Chilling Stories

  Clay McLeod Chapman

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  They’re feeding on you too. 
    
  A father returns from serving in Vietnam with a strange and terrifying addiction; a man removes something horrifying from his fireplace, and becomes desperate to return it; and a right-wing news channel has its hooks in people in more ways than one.  
    
  From department store Santas to ghost boyfriends and salamander-worshipping nuns, from the claustrophobia of the COVID-19 pandemic to small-town Chesapeake USA, Clay McLeod Chapman takes universal fears of parenthood, addiction and political divisions and makes them uniquely his own.  
    
  Packed full of humanity, humour and, above all, relentless creeping dread, Acquired Taste is a timely descent into the mind of one of modern horror’s finest authors.

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  Down Among the Dead: A Rose...

  C S Green

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  The gripping new thriller from C.S. Green – featuring Detective Rose Gifford 
  ‘A fascinating, eerie, and compelling police procedural with a creepy edge, and a knockout protagonist.’ Neil Lancaster 
  ‘I loved Down Among The Dead. It was twisty and dark, compelling and deeply satisfying. Loved it!’ Rachael Blok 
  ‘Dark, spooky and mysterious – another compelling case for DC Rose Gifford and a treat for fans of C.S. Green’s addictive series of novels.’ Emma Haughton 
  ‘Another gripping crime thriller with a fascinating supernatural twist’ Jane Isaac 
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  If you go down to the woods today… 
  When DC Rose Gifford is called to investigate the death of a woman in Elford Country Park, she knows there is more to the case than meets the eye. Suzette’s broken body was found at the foot of a climbing centre after a terrible storm – but this was no accident. Was it? 
  You’re in for a big surprise… 
  Suzette isn’t the only person to have died in the woods. The park has claimed three other young lives – and there must be a connection. And when the police discover that Elford is situated on an ancient plague pit, things take an even darker turn… 
  What really happened out in the forest that night? And how many others will fall victim to the woods before Rose can crack the case? 
  The occult and ghostly elements of the story add a chilling layer to the narrative, making it a standout in the genre of literary thrillers. The final chapters of the book are particularly gripping, as the plot threads come together in a satisfying conclusion. 
  For fans of Tm Logan (The Daughter), Daniel Sellers (MURDER IN LOVERS’ LANE an absolutely gripping crime mystery with a massive twist), Seraphina Nova Glass (The Vacancy in Room 10), Lisa Jewell (None of This is True), and Freida Mcfadden (The Tenant). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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  The Weather Woman

  Sally Gardner

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  The rich and atmospheric new novel from prize-winning author Sally Gardner, set in the 18th century between the two great Frost Fairs. 
   
  Neva Friezland is born into a world of trickery and illusion, where fortunes can be won and lost on the turn of a card. 
   
  She is also born with an extraordinary gift. She can predict the weather. In Regency England, where the proper goal for a gentlewoman is marriage and only God knows the weather this is dangerous. It is also potentially very lucrative. 
   
  In order to debate with the men of science and move about freely, Neva adopts a sophisticated male disguise. She foretells the weather from inside an automaton created by her brilliant clockmaker father. 
   
  But what will happen when the disguised Neva falls in love with a charismatic young man? 
   
  It can be very dangerous to be ahead of your time. Especially as a woman.

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  FurOut

  Renee George

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  In Paradise Falls, I'm the law. Since I became the police chief, crime here is about as common as a good hair day in a tornado, and peace between shifters and witches has never been smoother. My familiar, Tizzy the squirrel, keeps me entertained with her acorn-fueled antics, while my bear shifter hubby, Ford, makes me feel like the safest witch on the planet. 
   
   
   
  Like a vegan at a barbecue, trouble rolls into town in the form of a pack of werewolves. These furry interlopers aren't here for the scenic hikes or the artisanal honey—oh no, they want a piece of Paradise Falls, and they're not asking politely. When the Witch-Shifter Coalition votes to boot the wolves, the head howler throws down the gauntlet, declaring the sacred Rite of Arphlitian—a ritual fight to the death as ancient as the town's oldest oak tree. 
   
   
   
  With no choice, the town must choose a champion. And guess who volunteers? As the new mayor, Ford steps up to the challenge. 
   
   
   
  I'm sure someone in town is conspiring with the newcomers to take down the leadership in Paradise Falls. But who? And to what end? 
   
   
   
  Unfortunately, in Paradise Falls, the only thing more magical than the town's charms is this mystery.

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  Dracula's Guest

  Bram Stoker

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  Dracula's Guest is a short story by Bram Stoker.
  "Dracula's Guest" follows an Englishman (whose name is never mentioned, but is presumed to be Jonathan Harker) on a visit to Munich before leaving for Transylvania. It is Walpurgis Night, and in spite of the hotelier's warning to not return late, the young man later leaves his carriage and wanders toward the direction of an abandoned "unholy" village. As the carriage departs with the frightened and superstitious driver, a tall and thin stranger scares the horses at the crest of a hill.

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  Frankenstein - Or the Modern...

  Mary Shelley

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  Frankenstein - or, The Modern Prometheus - is considered to be one of the earliest examples of science fiction. Written by Mary Shelley, it tells the story of scientist Victor Frankenstein and the catastrophic consequences of his attempts to create a perfect new being by activating a group of body parts with an electrical charge. The hideous monster that is born of Frankenstein's experiment wreaks havoc when it realises that it will never know the happiness that mere mortals can enjoy. Today, Frankenstein continues to captivate readers worldwide through its enduring themes of ambition, alienation and human nature.

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