While there are plenty of heavy, heady moments in Where Dark Things Rise, Clark infuses his novel with generous dollops of humor and plenty of welcomed wink-and-nod nostalgic throwbacks to the music, movies, cars, and questionable fashion choices of the Reagan era. References to Prince, Ratt, Bon Jovi, Jason Voorhees, … Where Dark Things Rise by Andrew K Clark: a Spine-Tingling TaleRead more
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Is The Long Walk Movie Scary Enough for Fans?
The Long Walk, as is always the case, will upset King purists because of its handful of plot changes. But when it comes to delivering a cinematic experience with an unfilmable novel, the movie’s a winner. Is The Long Walk Movie Scary Enough for Fans? From the highly anticipated adaptation … Is The Long Walk Movie Scary Enough for Fans?Read more
Why ‘Good Boy’ by Neil McRobert is Your Next Must Read Book
Neil McRobert’s ‘Good Boy’ is a strong contender for novella of the year Even though I knew how the story was going to end, it has a certain inevitability, it still had me cheering (and tearing up) from my sofa. Great things come and small packages and Good Boy nails … Why ‘Good Boy’ by Neil McRobert is Your Next Must Read BookRead more
Craig Crawford’s Childhood Fears: Big Eyes & Ocean Depths
Craig Crawford’s Childhood Fears: Big Eyes & Ocean Depths Growing up, I had my moments where I was creeped out by the dark and other usual kid scares. Having said that, there were two distinct things that freaked me out and I can really only come up with reasons on … Craig Crawford’s Childhood Fears: Big Eyes & Ocean DepthsRead more
You Weren’t Meant To Be Human by Andrew Joseph White: A Powerful Story About Choice
Above all, this novel is horror that holds a mirror up to the lives of marginalized people in a hostile world, echoing the works of Stephen Graham Jones and Eric LaRocca.If you want more horror that is as personal as it is political, then keep an eye out for the … You Weren’t Meant To Be Human by Andrew Joseph White: A Powerful Story About ChoiceRead more
Play Nice by Rachel Harrison: More Than Just a Ghost Story
Play Nice by Rachel Harrison: More Than Just a Ghost Story This is what draws the reader into Rachel Harrison’s books. She knows People. Our goals, quests, monsters to overcome and truths to dig out (or not). Whether she writes about witches, werewolves, cults or haunted houses, her characters are … Play Nice by Rachel Harrison: More Than Just a Ghost StoryRead more
Keith Rosson’s Coffin Moon A Gripping Descent into Darkness:
Keith Rosson’s Coffin Moon: A Gripping Descent into Darkness Coffin Moon marks Keith Rosson’s highly anticipated return to the horror genre following his critically acclaimed Fever House duology, this novel represents Rosson’s bold reimagining of vampire mythology within a gritty 1970s setting. The novel arrives at a time when vampire fiction has largely moved … Keith Rosson’s Coffin Moon A Gripping Descent into Darkness:Read more
Turbine 34: Yorkshire Moors Folk Horror by Katherine Clements
Katherine Clements – Turbine 34 The superb ‘Turbine 34’ closes out the ‘Northern Weird Project’ in style Turbine 34 by Katherine Clements is the sixth and final release in The Northern Weird Project, by Wild Hunt Books. I have thoroughly enjoyed this series and highly recommend checking out all six … Turbine 34: Yorkshire Moors Folk Horror by Katherine ClementsRead more
This Way Lies Madness: When Horror Meets Mental Health
When Horror Meets Mental Health: This Way Lies Madness, edited by Dave Jeffery & Lee Murray A Horror Book Review by Benjamin Kurt Unsworth. From the very first moments of the submissions call, what editors Dave Jeffery & Lee Murray wanted to do was tell tales which shine a light … This Way Lies Madness: When Horror Meets Mental HealthRead more
Colm Field Pays a Visit to Uncle Zeedie
Colm Field Pays a Visit to Uncle Zeedie Please tell the readers a little bit about yourself. I’m a big horror nut, who writes during every spare interval from a day job in construction and my three kids. Fortunately I write a big chunk of my books (and this interview) … Colm Field Pays a Visit to Uncle ZeedieRead more
Choices Overload | The Basic Reasons Your Brain Shuts Down
Choices Overload | The Basic Reasons Your Brain Shuts Down Decision Fatigue Is a Myth (Sort of): The Real Reason Your Brain Shuts Down and How to Reboot It For a long time, we’ve been told that decision fatigue is the reason behind every poor choice, late-night binges, and mental … Choices Overload | The Basic Reasons Your Brain Shuts Down Read more
We Are Always Tender With Our Dead: A Review of Eric LaRocca’s Shocking New Novel
LaRocca isn’t done with the town of Burnt Sparrow yet and despite spending most of the book wishing I could escape the oppressive nightmare of the town, I too am hungry for more. Nevertheless, it is already clear that the author has something to say with this trilogy, starting with: … We Are Always Tender With Our Dead: A Review of Eric LaRocca’s Shocking New NovelRead more
How The Captive by Kit Burgoyne Blends Spooky Scares and Sharp Satire
How The Captive by Kit Burgoyne Blends Spooky Scares and Sharp Satire The Captive is an audacious debut. It is a novel that demands to be read on multiple levels: as a gripping, pacey thriller; as a chilling supernatural horror story in the tradition of Ira Levin’s Rosemary’s Baby; and as a … How The Captive by Kit Burgoyne Blends Spooky Scares and Sharp SatireRead more
Artifact by Jeremy Robinson: A Masterful Blend of Science and Suspense
Artifact by Jeremy Robinson: A Masterful Blend of Science and Suspense Jeremy Robinson has crafted a narrative that honours the traditions of authors like Michael Crichton while infusing it with his unique voice and style. The novel’s exploration of AI ethics, combined with its chilling horror elements and emotional depth, … Artifact by Jeremy Robinson: A Masterful Blend of Science and SuspenseRead more
Is Creature Feature Classics 1: Lycanthropy Worth Your Bite
Is Creature Feature Classics 1: Lycanthropy Worth Your Bite Snake Bite Books (www.snakebitebooks.com) is likely a press not many are familiar with, myself included until I read this anthology – since this is their first ever release! With that in mind, it’s a nice, if familiar place to start, as … Is Creature Feature Classics 1: Lycanthropy Worth Your BiteRead more