100 things... Hallowe'en Book meme

I'm posting this meme, which I took from edith_jones, in the spirit of Samhain and All Souls' Day.

1. What's the scariest book you've ever read?
2. When was the first time you were ever really frightened by a book?
3. True crime - do you read it and if so, whose books do you enjoy?
4. Ghost stories - do you read them? Name a favourite if you're a fan.
5. Horror - do you read it? Whose works do you like?
6. Do you read non-fiction works about the paranormal, the occult, ESP, ghosts, UFOs, or life after death? If so, what do you particularly enjoy reading about?
7. Is there an author whose works you find frightening even though they're not writing in the ghost story/horror/thriller categories?
8. Is there an author whose books you won't read because you find their books too scary?
9. Have you ever written any scary fiction or non-fiction yourself?
10. Give a recommendation of something within the confines of this meme that you think others would enjoy.


( My answers below the cut... )