Autumn Nights & Eerie Tales: Top 3 Books for The Season
Autumn Nights & Eerie Tales: Top 3 Books for The Season
As the air turns crisp and the nights grow longer, November sets the perfect stage for indulging in spine-tingling tales. For readers who crave suspense, intrigue, and the thrill of the unknown, murder mysteries, thrillers and horror novels are the ideal companions. From eerie whodunits to psychological mind-benders, these books pull the reader into shadowy worlds where danger lurks around every corner, and the truth is often more sinister than it seems. In the spirit of this autumn month, let’s explore some of the most captivating books by Niyogi Books that will keep the readers on the edge of their seats, because nothing says spooky season like a gripping page-turner filled with twists, turns, and a dash of fear.
Perfectly Spooky Reads for Chilly Autumn Evenings
#3 Masala and Murder – Patrick Lyons
Brew yourself a cup of tea, turn on some warm mood lights and wrap yourself in a blanket. The only thing that can make an autumn evening even more perfect is a nail-biting murder mystery like this one.
A Bollywood starlet drops dead on her location shooting in Australia and a private eye dealing with a family tragedy gets drawn back to Mumbai to solve it. Samson Ryder, an Anglo-Indian PI in Melbourne, sees this case as his shot at redemption. Teaming up with Mabel, his witty interpreter and second-best cook in the world, Samson peels back the glittering façade of Bollywood. In a world where friendships are fickle, affairs are currency, and black magic lurks in the shadows, can Samson uncover the truth before becoming the next victim? This spicy mystery serves up a tantalising blend of curry, crime, and redemption, taking readers on a thrilling ride through the underbelly of India’s film industry.
#2 Murder of A Lady – Anthony Wynne
Want more stories of creepy killers and suave detectives? Pick up Murder of a Lady, published by Niyogi Books, a classic locked-room mystery set in a secluded Scottish castle. The tale explores the perplexing murder of Mary Gregor, whose body is discovered in a chamber locked from the inside. The detectives are confused by the lack of visible means of entry or exit, and the legend of a mythological sea creature quickly adds a disturbing layer to the riddle. With dense plotting and a gothic ambience, this Golden Age detective novel combines tension and mystical elements, making it a must-read for fans of classic mysteries.
#1 The Haunted Library – Classic Ghost Stories- Collected and Compiled by Tanya Kirk
Halloween and Bhoot Chaturdashi may have gone, but these chilly evenings would not be as exciting without some good ol’ ghosts. The Haunted Library is a new compilation of famous ghost stories, published by Niyogi Books and compiled by Tanya Kirk, from the genre’s golden age, the early twentieth century. Each of these stories reveals the ancient secrets and dark psychic traces that can be found in occult literature, shady libraries, and other hidden information troves. Includes works by prominent authors such as M.R. James as well as writers noted for their literary novels, such as Elizabeth Bowen.
But wait…while you are having fun curling up with your book, why should the younger members of the family miss out on the fun? Sure, a gory murder mystery may not be the best read for them. But what about the mystery of disappearing tigers?
#BONUS Murder in the Jungle – Sutapa Basu
Murder in the Jungle by Sutapa Basu is a gripping YA mystery novel, published by Niyogi Books, that follows four teenage cousins – Kabir, Tara, Vicky, and Ishi – as they solve the thrilling case of missing and killed tigers in Nagarhole Tiger Reserve. The story is set in the lush jungles of India, where the protagonists use their intelligence and curiosity to unravel the mystery. With its simple yet engaging plot, this book is perfect for young adults and teens, and even adults looking for a lighter thriller read.
What are you waiting for? Time to brew some hot drink and hunker down with your book. And if you happen to hear some suspicious knocks on your window or feel the presence of some unseen entity in the room, well…invite them to read with you as well.
