‘Widow’s Bay’ Fans, These 5 Spooky Coastal Mystery Books Will Keep You Up All Night
These seaside thrillers deliver the same haunting atmosphere that makes the Emmy-winning show so captivating
Key Takeaways
- If you loved 'Widow's Bay,' these five coastal tales blend horror and mystery.
- The series, which combines comedy and horror, won 14 Emmy Awards this year.
- Here, check out a few books to read while you wait for the new season.
After winning 14 Emmy Awards at this week’s ceremony, all anyone can talk about is the horror-comedy Widow’s Bay, starring Matthew Rhys. If you’re looking for something to hold you over until Season 2 (yes, Widow’s Bay has been officially renewed for a second season by Apple TV), we’ve gathered a handful of reads that give off the same spooky, seaside vibes. Here, check out five coastal mysteries with those same eerie vibes that made Widow’s Bay so addictive. Shiver me timbers!
Jimmy Juliano’s ‘Dead Eleven’ takes readers to a mysterious island stuck in 1994
After the death of her son, Willow Stone discovers “Clifford Island” written on his floor, prompting her to make the trek to the mysterious place in the hopes of finding some answers. Soon enough, she finds herself within a strange community who all seem to be stuck in 1994, and five weeks into her visit, she disappears, urging her brother, Harper, to come and uncover what’s really lurking beneath Clifford Island’s surface. Meanwhile, local teenager Lily is fed up with the folklore that surrounds her home and sets out to prove that the stories are nothing more than nonsense.
What readers are saying: “Once you pick this book up, you won’t put it down until you figure out the secrets of Clifford Island. The perfect mix of mystery, thriller, suspense and horror. And who doesn’t love 90s nostalgia!?”
David Barnett’s ‘Scuttler’s Cove’ delivers coastal folk horror
When Merrin Moon returns to her quaint coastal hometown after the death of her mother, she discovers that the locals have become outnumbered by the wealthy tourists who have come and taken over. As their presence grows, so does that of a dark entity that’s remained hidden.
What readers are saying: “Dark, eerie, chilling, horrific, and oozing with unease, Scuttler’s Cove is a wonderfully creepy folk horror book! I enjoyed the mystery, the tension, the dark secrets, the mounting danger! The sea, the land, the townspeople, and an apple tree hold a centuries-old secret.”
Lucy Foley’s ‘The Guest List’ is perfect for mystery fans
A picture-perfect wedding taking place on an island off the coast of Ireland takes a grim turn when a guest is found dead.
What readers are saying: “The book is full of interesting characters, some likable, some not. With many secrets, jealousy, and revenge between them, it was fun and interesting to find out what was going to happen. A highly entertaining, cleverly written mystery-suspense story.”
Thomas Olde Heuvelt’s ‘Hex’ turns a haunted town into a nightmare
A Hudson Valley town has long been haunted by a centuries-old witch, with the town’s residents keeping her presence a secret from outsiders—until a group of teenagers fed up with their isolation broadcast her haunting to the world, leading things to take a dark turn.
What readers are saying: “This book totally blew me away! It is haunting yet sad, very dark and frightening, and pulled together with a message that is sure to make you think! I honestly can’t believe it took me this long to read it because this book has been on my radar for a while now, but I am so glad I sat down and did. It’s the perfect book for fans of paranormal and witchery and for those who love a good scare.”
Stephen King’s ‘Needful Things’ explores the price of desire
A man’s antique shop in a small town in Maine seems to have everything one might need, but shoppers pay with more than just money. The owner requests that folks perform pranks on other residents of the town in exchange for their goods, and soon enough, these tricks escalate to a much darker level.
What readers are saying: “A quiet town, a new shop, and one dangerously charming stranger. This story unravels slowly, but powerfully. What begins as small, seemingly harmless deals turns into a gripping exploration of temptation, manipulation and the price we’re willing to pay for desire.”
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