I guess it’s a throwback to my school days but I always feel like a good scary novel right about this time of year. I normally read something new, but I think I’m going to go back and reread ‘Salem’s Lot. There’s just something about that story that keeps bringing me back.
The story is about vampires. Not sparkly, sexy, or cute vampires, but cold, dead, ruthless, evil, damned, float-outside-your-window-and-beg-to-be-let-in-so-they-can-get-you, freakin’ SCARY vampires. Essentially, a head vampire moves into a small town and begins infecting the townsfolk. One by one they succumb and they never realize there’s a problem until after it’s too late. Of course, it’s a Stephen King novel so you can expect plenty of good scares, suspense, and quick pacing. This is one of those books that’s difficult to put down, even when you’re huddled in a corner hiding from monsters.
I first read ‘Salem’s Lot in high school and I have to admit there were scenes that made me keep my feet under the covers even though I was uncomfortably hot. I’ve read it a couple of times since then. It’s one of the few books I’ve ever reread and it’s the only one I’ve ever read three times. If you’ve never read it, and even if you have read it, I highly suggest you pick up a copy.
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