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Elizabeth Hand's 'Hokuloa Road' is a thrilling tale set in Hawai'i, where a troubled former EMT named Grady Kendall takes up a caretaker job for a billionaire naturalist, Wesley Minton. As Grady navigates the mysterious Hokuloa Point Wilderness Preserve, he finds himself entangled in a web of disappearances, ominous spirits from Hawai'ian mythology, and a plot that blends supernatural elements with a darkly fabulist narrative. Hand's evocative prose weaves together the suspenseful plot with a deep dive into the native Hawai'ian animal life, flora, and fauna, creating a story that is both informative and nerve-wracking.

Grady's journey is filled with encounters with intriguing characters, including Raina Mayhew, a fiercely protective friend of a missing woman, Jessica Kiyoko. As Grady delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding the disappearances on Hokuloa Road, he faces challenges that blur the lines between reality and the supernatural, culminating in a gripping and eerie narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

'Bury Me Deep' by Christopher Pike is a gripping ghost story that follows the protagonist, Jean, as she embarks on a trip to Maui with her friends. However, the vacation takes a dark turn when a boy named Mike mysteriously dies during the flight, setting off a series of eerie events. Through vivid descriptions of scuba diving and mysterious occurrences, Jean must unravel the mystery surrounding Mike's death and the ominous dreams that haunt her. keeps the reader engaged with its fast-paced plot, complex characters, and elements of horror and suspense that leave the reader guessing until the end.

Thirteen Days by Sunset Beach by Ramsey Campbell is a horror novel that follows the story of Ray and Sandra, their children, and grandchildren on a vacation to the Greek island of Vasilema and the mysterious Sunset Beach. The plot deals with typical family squabbles during the trip, but there is an underlying sense of horror that gradually unfolds. The narrative is described as subtle in its approach, with secrets slowly revealed to the readers, creating an unsettling atmosphere. The book combines superb descriptions with turgid speech, leading to a Lovecraftian climax that keeps the readers engaged.

The story is narrated from Ray's point of view, the patriarch of the family, as they face challenges such as missing passports, cultural differences, and the subtle warnings from the locals about hidden dangers on the island. As the family explores the island, encountering gaunt strangers, physical changes, and eerie locations like a deserted monastery, they become convinced that they are being stalked by an ancient evil residing on the island. The book expertly conveys a sense of quiet terror lurking beneath the surface of normal life, making it a captivating read for fans of horror fiction.