Best Halloween Mystery Novels: Any Recommendations?

One great Halloween romance novel is 'Practical Magic' by Alice Hoffman. It weaves a tale of love and magic in a spooky yet charming setting. The Owens sisters' story is filled with mystery and a touch of the supernatural, which makes it perfect for Halloween. There's also 'The Ex Hex' by Erin Sterling. It's a fun, modern take on a Halloween - themed romance, with a bit of witchy magic and a second - chance love story that's really engaging.

One great lesbian mystery novel is 'Fingersmith' by Sarah Waters. It's set in Victorian London and is full of twists and turns. The story follows two women, Sue and Maud, and their complex relationship within a world of secrets and deception. Another is 'Claire of the Sea Light' which also has elements of mystery intertwined with a beautiful exploration of female relationships. And 'The Miseducation of Cameron Post' has a bit of mystery in the main character's journey of self - discovery as a lesbian in a not - so - accepting environment.

A great mystery graphic novel is 'Maus' by Art Spiegelman. While it's also a Holocaust memoir, it has elements of mystery. The mystery lies in how the characters will survive in the face of such extreme horror. The use of animals to represent different ethnic groups is unique and adds an extra layer to the storytelling, making it a must - read in the graphic novel genre.

One great Midwest mystery novel is 'The Silence of the Lambs' by Thomas Harris. Although it's set in multiple locations, parts of it are in the Midwest. It's a thrilling read with the iconic character Hannibal Lecter. Another is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn which is set in Missouri. The complex characters and the mystery surrounding a missing wife make it a page - turner. Also, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson has a Midwest - like small - town feel in some parts and is full of mystery and intrigue.

'The Hole' by Hye - young Pyun is also a notable Korean mystery novel. It tells the story of a woman who moves into a new apartment building that has a mysterious hole. The novel builds a sense of unease and mystery as she discovers strange things related to the hole and the people in the building. It explores themes of isolation and the unknown.

One great lesbian mystery love novel is 'Fingersmith' by Sarah Waters. It's set in Victorian England and is full of twists and turns. The relationship between the two main female characters is complex and full of mystery as their lives become intertwined in unexpected ways. It's a story that keeps you on the edge of your seat while also exploring deep emotional and romantic connections between women.

A really good stand - alone mystery is 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie. It's a classic. Ten people are invited to an island, and one by one, they start to die in mysterious ways. Christie masterfully builds the suspense, and the isolated island setting makes the mystery even more intense.

One great YA murder mystery novel is 'One of Us Is Lying' by Karen M. McManus. It has a really engaging plot where a student dies during detention and all the other students in the room become suspects. It keeps you guessing throughout.

One of the best is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. It's a psychological thriller that keeps you guessing throughout. The story revolves around a man whose wife goes missing, and as the plot unfolds, you realize there are many layers to the mystery and that nothing is as it seems.

One great horror mystery thriller novel is 'The Shining' by Stephen King. It's set in an isolated hotel with a family as caretakers during the off - season. The slowly building sense of dread as the father descends into madness is truly terrifying. Another is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. It starts as a mystery when a wife goes missing, but then it takes so many twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat. The characters are complex and the plot is full of surprises.