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
BOOK REVIEWS
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
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
Book Review: Imposter Syndrome by Mark Allan Gunnells
Imposter Syndrome by Mark Allan Gunnells Slashic Horror Press; 282 Pages; Available to buy September 15 A Horror Book Review by Damascus Mincemeyer We all harbour doubts. Those niggling voices in our head that tell us we’re not as smart or attractive or popular as we’d like to think we … Book Review: Imposter Syndrome by Mark Allan GunnellsRead more
Why You’ll Love A Hodgepodge of Horror by Tony Evans
Horror Book Review: A Hodgepodge of Horror by Tony Evans Dark Holler Press, 181 Pages, Available now on Amazon in eBook and paperback Review by Damascus Mincemeyer Born into a hostile universe without any advance knowledge regarding the nature of existence, humanity has often turned to storytelling to understand its … Why You’ll Love A Hodgepodge of Horror by Tony EvansRead more
The Possession of Alba Díaz: A New Take on Possession Stories
The Possession of Alba Díaz: A New Take on Possession Stories The book deals with multiple layers of class, greed, religion and politics but in a way that those from less privileged facets of society will continuously — and currently — run up against. Each of these themes aren’t consistently in the forefront but … The Possession of Alba Díaz: A New Take on Possession StoriesRead more
Night and Day: Which Scary Stories Will Keep You Up?
Night and Day edited by Ellen Datlow A Horror Book Review by Mario Guslandi Ellen Datlow is by far the most famous horror editor in the world, well respected and very prolific. In addition to her classic “ Best Horror of the Year” series she keeps assembling original anthologies featuring … Night and Day: Which Scary Stories Will Keep You Up?Read more
A Gothic Resurrection: Review of J.S. Barnes’ Frankenstein’s Monster
A Gothic Resurrection: Review of J.S. Barnes’ “Frankenstein’s Monster” J.S. Barnes’ Frankenstein’s Monster (2025) stands as a daring literary endeavour that seeks to extend Mary Shelley’s foundational Gothic narrative into new thematic and philosophical territory. Presented as a direct sequel to Shelley’s masterpiece, Barnes’ novel resurrects both Victor Frankenstein and his Creature despite their apparent deaths … A Gothic Resurrection: Review of J.S. Barnes’ Frankenstein’s MonsterRead more
Between Light and Shadow By Dario Fero
Between Light and Shadow By Dario Fero Guest Post Title: Between Light and ShadowBy: Dario FeroAbout: A reflection on the process of shaping For Ever and a Day – a gothic, philosophical work exploring memory, identity, and the shadow side of immortality. When it comes to the supernatural, there are believers and disbelievers. The latter … Between Light and Shadow By Dario FeroRead more