A series of 'spooky' events are set to take place across East Renfrewshire as part of a Dead Good October series.

Clarkston Library will host a murder mystery night by four crime writers; Caro Ramsay, Theresa Talbot, Michael J. Malone, and Douglas Skelton, who will guide participants through clues and evidence to find the killer on October 29.

The event is for those aged 18 and over and will start at 7pm.

Meanwhile, a talk by former journalist and best-selling Scottish author C.S. Robertson will be held at Giffnock Library on October 10 from 7pm to 8pm.

He will share his inspirations and insights into Scottish crime fiction.

The series also includes a talk by former journalist and best-selling Scottish author C.S. Robertson at Giffnock LibraryLocal historian Lorraine Murray will examine the cases of those accused of witchcraft during the 16th and 17th century from the old ‘Shire of Renfrew’, which includes present day East Renfrewshire, at Eastwood House on October 24 from 6.30-8pm.

Witchcraft in the Shire of Renfrew and cinema screenings are available to book at https://www.ercultureandleisure.org.

Anthony McReavy, chief executive of East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure, said: "Dead Good October is back with a bang and we look forward to celebrating the spookiest month of the year with a whole host of thrilling events.

"Our libraries will present our murder mystery evening with four accomplished crime authors, welcome C.S. Robertson for an author event and host crime cafes, as well as offering the perfect crime stories for readers throughout the month.

"We look forward to exploring the area's past with our witchcraft heritage talk at Eastwood House, as well as cinema screenings of Starve Acre and Young Frankenstein at Eastwood Park Theatre."

Mearns Library will host Crime Cafes where book lovers will join the crime-loving staff as they select some of the best crime novels on October 1 at 10.30am.

Eastwood Park Theatre will present a cinema screening of Starve Acre, starring Matt Smith (House of Dragons, Doctor Who) and Morfydd Clark (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power) on October 2.

Library events can be booked directly with the library.