Baleful Books II By Hilary Williamson - October, 2011 'What's a ghost's favorite daytime talk show host? Phantom of the Oprah.' (Puns Spooken Here by Richard Lederer) Avoid close encounters with phantoms at all costs! But, if you appreciate the fiendish and the macabre at a distance, then you'll revel in the thirteen gruesomely good reads in our baleful book list below ... The Breach by Patrick Lee Fast paced mix of horror and SF, chock full of violence and surprises. The Countess by Rebecca Johns Hungary's infamous Blood Countess tells her dark story. The Cypress House by Michael Koryta A unique blend of horror, suspense, and historical fiction. Dawn of the Dreadfuls by Jane Austen & Steve Hockensmith A fun zombie prequel to Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. Duma Key by Stephen King There's something dark, terrifying, and murderous in Duma Key. The Extra by Michael Shea In future live-death films, extras are cannon fodder. The Last Werewolf by Glen Duncan Life holds no meaning for Earth's last werewolf. The Measure of the Magic by Terry Brooks Hard sacrifices are demanded to defeat a demon. The Night Eternal by Guillermo Del Toro & Chuck Hogan Conclusion of end times struggle between man & vampire. One Second After by William R. Forstchen EMP weapon erases all vestiges of modern civilization. Out of the Dark by David Weber In this War of the Worlds, vampires save the day! Spell Bound by Kelley Armstrong Savannah Levine is stripped of her dark powers. The Woman in Black by Susan Hill A horrifying apparition in Victorian England. In the spirit of the season, all of us at BookLoons wish you an eerie October, a horrific Halloween, and a fearful Fall - settle down by your baleful book pile with the lights low and have a seriously spooky time! Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons.