MADISON – Coinciding with the approach of Halloween, a local author plans to discuss her ‘haunted’ book.

Author Jessica Penot will present her work, “Haunted North Alabama,” at Madison Public Library on Oct. 11 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Guests can meet Penot and learn about haunted destinations in this region of the state and the dark spirits who reside here.

Jessica is a member of American Ghost Society and American Ghost Hunter’s Society. Her discussion will target an adult audience, 19 years old and older.

Madison Public Library’s address is 142 Plaza Blvd. For more information, call 256-461-0046.