That Halloween

Name: That Halloween
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ISBN: 9781774784563

✍️ Mike Hickey

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

Mike Hickey expands his film world into a novel about Granville's haunted past.

Hickey investigates the official story of the Willow Woods Wolf Man escape in 1955. Young protagonists enter the Marsters home to find evidence contradicting the accepted history. The text expands on the setting established in his award-winning short film, focusing on the specific year of 1944 and the subsequent events. It examines how local legends form around traumatic historical periods.

Key Themes

Willow Woods Wolf Man Halloween night 1944 Granville history

Literary Context

The narrative is set in Granville, a US town with a tortured history dating back to the 1940s. It connects the 1944 capture of a mass murderer to events in 1955, reflecting American small-town folklore traditions.

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Recommended For Fans Of

Authors who write grounded supernatural mysteries · Fans of atmospheric psychological horror · Readers interested in the intersection of folklore and history

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Horror Fiction

🏛 Engen Books 📅 2026 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781774784563

📚 This Book in Collections

🎃 Halloween Books for Adults

📝 Description: That Halloween

Granville holds a dark legacy rooted in the 1940s. A killer known as the Willow Woods Wolf Man terrorized the area before being caught on Halloween night in 1944. The official record states he escaped on October 31, 1955, leading to the deaths of Frank and June Marsters. Local lore suggests this account may be incomplete. Mike Hickey, creator of the award-winning short film That Halloween and author of Terror Nova, uses his established world-building to explore these events in depth. A group of young horror enthusiasts breaks into the abandoned Marsters residence to investigate the truth behind the tragedy. They seek to uncover what truly occurred during that specific Halloween. Hickey draws on the rich history of Granville and its surrounding Willow Woods to construct a narrative that bridges the gap between myth and reality. The story focuses on the intersection of local folklore and personal investigation. This book suits readers who enjoy grounded supernatural mysteries and those familiar with Hickey’s previous short film work. It may not appeal to those seeking fast-paced action or high fantasy elements. The narrative relies on atmosphere and historical detail rather than spectacle. The characters drive the plot through their curiosity about the town's violent past.

💎 Our verdict on That Halloween

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Horror Reads editorial team

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Hickey effectively expands his established universe by investigating the Willow Woods Wolf Man legend with meticulous attention to setting. The narrative successfully constructs a grounded supernatural mystery where local folklore intertwines with personal investigation. By focusing on the specific year of 1944 and the subsequent events, the text creates a palpable atmosphere rooted in historical trauma. This approach suits readers who enjoy atmospheric horror and detailed lore construction. It is less suitable for those seeking immediate action or traditional high fantasy tropes. Instead, it offers a thoughtful examination of how truth becomes distorted into myth over time.

✓ EDITOR'S REVIEW

📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who appreciate deep world-building and the slow burn of mystery will find this book rewarding. It appeals to those fascinated by how local legends form around real events, offering a narrative that bridges myth and reality through careful investigation rather than spectacle. Those familiar with Hickey’s previous short film work will gain additional context, but new readers can still enjoy the exploration of Granville’s dark legacy. The story is ideal for individuals who prefer character-driven plots centered on curiosity and historical detail over fast-paced action or high fantasy elements.

⭐ Reader reviews

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Reader rating

4.4

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Horror Reads editorial team

Hickey effectively expands his established universe by investigating the Willow Woods Wolf Man legend with meticulous attention to setting. The narrative successfully constructs a grounded supernatural mystery where local folklore intertwines with personal investigation. By focusing on the specific year of 1944 and the subsequent events, the text creates a palpable atmosphere rooted in historical trauma. This approach suits readers who enjoy atmospheric horror and detailed lore construction. It is less suitable for those seeking immediate action or traditional high fantasy tropes. Instead, it offers a thoughtful examination of how truth becomes distorted into myth over time.