In "When the Leaves Fall", Paul Melniczek strips away the Halloween mask of the American Dream to reveal the haunted tragedy lurking beneath the surface. The myths of family, hard work and small towns are all rendered in startling orange and black colors, and this taut little work packs a surprising emotional punch. A welcome addition to the ranks of Halloween fiction.Lisa Morton, Bram Stoker Award winning author of THE HALLOWEEN ENCYCLOPEDIA, THE SAMHANACH, and THE CASTLE OF LOS ANGELES.