Laughing to Death: Books For Fans of Widow’s Bay

While I’ve always been a chicken when it comes to horror, I devoured Apple TV’s new horror comedy series Widow’s Bay. The humor in the show is incredible. It reminds me why I love Shaun of the Dead so much: it’s simultaneously hilarious and terrifying, which makes for exactly the kind of combination I need when faced with horror. I thrive off comic relief. Along with genuine humor and compelling horror, Widow’s Bay also promises clever writing, an atmospheric coastal setting, and a truly memorable cast of characters. The show takes place on a fictional island off the New England coast. As the island’s mayor, Tom Loftis (played by Welsh actor Matthew Rhys), tries to encourage more tourism, he and his staff are drawn into the island’s eerie history. The awards Widow’s Bay won also speak volumes about how incredible the show is. Last month, it received 14 Emmys, setting a record for the most Emmys won for a single season of a comedy series. Now that season one has wrapped up, I’ve put together a list of books like Widow’s Bay. These make for great reads this fall while we wait for season two to drop. There are so many things to love about Widow’s Bay, so I chose four books that captur...