-- The Frightmare Compound owner, Josh Holder, has launched a Halloween children's book series that introduces young readers to playful spooky adventures while reinforcing lessons about courage, kindness, friendship, and empathy. Best known for leading one of America's longest-running haunted attractions, Holder is expanding the Frightmare legacy beyond seasonal entertainment by bringing Halloween-inspired storytelling and positive values to children and families.
For more than four decades, Halloween has been at the center of the Holder family's story. Founded in 1983 by Brad and Theresa Holder, The Frightmare Compound has become one of Colorado's most recognized haunted attractions. After the passing of his father in 1999, Josh Holder assumed leadership of the family business with the support of his mother, relatives, and longtime friends, continuing to grow the attraction while preserving the traditions that helped establish its reputation.
Over the years, Holder has transformed The Frightmare Compound into an immersive entertainment destination known for cinematic storytelling, elaborate sets, authentic antique props, professional actors, advanced animatronics, and continually evolving attractions that encourage guests to return year after year. His dedication to innovation has earned the attraction recognition among Halloween enthusiasts across the United States.
Now, Holder is channeling that same creativity into a new audience.
His Halloween children's book series was inspired by a belief that the holiday offers more than costumes and scares. While the stories embrace the excitement, mystery, and imagination that define Halloween, they also encourage young readers to develop positive character traits through entertaining adventures.
The books introduce children to memorable characters who discover that courage often comes from facing fears, friendship grows through teamwork, and empathy can emerge from unexpected places. Rather than portraying monsters only as something to fear, the stories encourage children to look beyond appearances, helping reinforce kindness, compassion, and open-mindedness in ways that feel natural within the adventures.
"Halloween has always been about imagination, creativity, and bringing people together," Holder said. "I wanted to create stories that capture everything children love about the season while giving families something meaningful they can enjoy together. If young readers finish these books feeling a little braver, a little kinder, and a little more confident, then I've accomplished exactly what I hoped."
The books also celebrate many of the traditions that have made Halloween a favorite holiday for generations. Through imaginative storytelling, playful adventures, and memorable characters, Holder hopes to encourage creativity while creating positive family experiences that extend beyond October.
The new series reflects a natural extension of Holder's long-standing commitment to children and the community. Beyond operating The Frightmare Compound, he has helped support charitable initiatives that have provided hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of Halloween costumes to children and families in need, allowing more young people to experience the excitement and traditions surrounding the holiday.
Holder believes that creating memorable experiences has always been the common thread throughout his career, whether guests are walking through a haunted attraction or children are turning the pages of one of his books. In both cases, the goal is to spark imagination while creating moments that families remember long after Halloween has passed.
"Everything we've built over the years has been about creating experiences that people share together," Holder said. "These books allow us to bring that same Halloween spirit into people's homes in a completely different way. I hope they become stories families look forward to reading together every Halloween season."
With the launch of his Halloween children's book series, Holder is expanding the Frightmare legacy beyond haunted entertainment while continuing the family tradition that began more than four decades ago. By combining playful Halloween adventures with timeless lessons about courage, kindness, friendship, and empathy, he hopes to inspire a new generation of readers to embrace the magic of the season while discovering values that last throughout the year.
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Name: Josh Holder
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Organization: The Frightmare Compound
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