It's a universal experience: we've all had that one family that lived in our neighborhood, on our block or even in our building (for you fellow apartment dwellers...)
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You know the one I’m talking about – the family that’s different. They’re a little offbeat. They do things a little differently. They dress weird and appear at odd times of the day.
And, if you’re lucky, YOU’RE that neighbor. (That’s definitely me in my building…)
Now there’s a short story to celebrate you:

It’s “The Graves” by Jacquelyne Lynn.
Book Synopsis:
The Graves family are not your usual suburban neighbors. Within their walls and their very own graveyard live the creepy mum, the unusual dad, Pop, three strange kids and some pets. The neighbors have no idea what happens behind those walls and in that scary backyard. And I would imagine that they don’t want to find out!
Each character is unique and quirky. Either chilling, gross, disgusting, unusual, rude or just plain wicked! It’s roughly cut and mainly smut.
The Graves are a rhyming and horrifying mix of fun, filth and eerie humor. The characters will make you giggle, wiggle or even pee a little! It’s haunting, daunting and funny to some, but not to those that are bland and unfun.
To the serious and unfun people I recommend: Do not read this!!! Leave it for the cool kids.

“The Graves” is a quirky story that will let your imagination run wild. As you journey through their world, you’ll meet each member of the family and learn what makes them…strange and unusual.


The artwork is deliciously dark. I want to live inside this cemetery…maybe sans Momma Graves. She terrifies me just a bit! 😬

The book’s quirk and charm reminds me of “The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories” by Tim Burton, and its dark edge makes me think back to third grade when we all discovered and passed around “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark”.


This is the perfect short read to put you in the Halloween mood! Grab a copy right here.
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Do you have a favorite book to read at Halloween?
Share it in the comments, and be sure to check out some of the other spooky reads I’ve featured on the blog:
- “Halloween Night” by L.A. Meagher
- “A Season with the Witch” by J.W. Ocker
- “The Book of Hallowe’en” by Ruth Edna Kelley
- “The Crimson Tome” by K.A. Opperman
- “The Art of Horror”
Love spooky reads? Then be sure to check out my Halloween book club!
Happy haunting,

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