6 Fear Street Books That Are the Perfect Summer Companion for the Beach
Summer is a time for relaxation and adventure; and what better way to spend those lazy, sun-soaked days than with a good Fear Street book? If you’re a fan of thrilling suspense and chilling tales, or anything written by R. L. Stine, then Fear Street books are the perfect choice for your summer reading list.
We will delve into the world of Fear Street and explore the five best books in the series that are guaranteed to give you goosebumps, even in the sweltering heat.
From summer holidays to beaches and lifeguards, these novels capture the essence of the season while delivering spine-tingling suspense that will keep you on the edge of your beach towel!
One Evil Summer
In One Evil Summer (1994), the end starts at the beginning. Amanda Conklin wakes up in a cell at Maplewood Juvenile Correctional Facility.
She’s been there for three days, and is surrounded by other adolescent psychopaths and delinquents. How did she get to this point? Amanda Conklin is stuck in summer school over the summer. At least she doesn’t have to look after her younger brother and sister – Chrissy is in charge of that.
Chrissy appears to be the ideal babysitter as she is both friendly and trustworthy. However, Amanda quickly finds Chrissy’s tragic secret. Chrissy’s job is babysitting, but her hobby murder!
Sunburn
Very much like One Evil Summer, we find our protagonist in a predicament straight from page one! In Sunburn (1993), Claudia Walker is buried up to her neck in the sand, and it feels much like the Something to Tide You Over story in the first Creepshow film.
Claudia had accepted an invitation from her friend to spend a weekend at her beach house… But during her stay, she keeps having close calls. Close calls that could have been the end of her. Are these just accidents? Probably not! Someone is looking to make sure that this is Claudia’s last ever summer!
High Tide
Take the beginning of The Perfect Date (1996), but replace a sledge with a water scooter – and you have the beginning of High Tide (1997). Adam’s girlfriend died and he keeps seeing her in his nightmares… but he also starts seeing her when he is awake!
He sees her everywhere. Her face a decaying, bloody mess. Why does she haunt him? He tried to save her but she carries on tormenting him. He’s living in a real life nightmare!
Party Summer
Trapped in paradise, Cari and her three friends try to escape. There were four, but Simon Fear has been murdered! What they hoped to be a ‘party summer’ in a swanky hotel on this private island, has now turned into their worst nightmare.
They were warned to turn back, but they did not listen. Will they all pay the price? Party Summer (1991) tells of blood flowing through the plumbing and oozing through the walls, shady occult practices and a possible haunting.
The Dead Lifeguard
The Dead Lifeguard (1991) tells the story of some lifeguards who are living it up at North Beach Country Club. They are all aware of their good fortune. While other teens are slaving away in fast food restaurants, they are sunbathing during the day and partying all night. The North Beach Country Club is said to be cursed – but these lifeguards are having too much fun to care about “just some ghost story”.
One by one, the lifeguards begin to die horrifying ends. Someone, or something, is out for revenge! What or who is hunting these rich kids down? It may be their duty to save those at sea, but no one is out to save them as they are being picked off one by one!
Ghosts of Fear Street: The Creature From Club Lagoona
In The Creature From Club Lagoona (1997) Tad’s family trip to Club Lagoona, a water park and resort on a private island. The only problem is that Tad has a phobia of water! But he has more to worry about than just the water. Something very much resembling The Creature from The Black Lagoon (1954)!
The creature loves those who can’t swim very fast, they make for fast food!
