A Viewing Guide to the Pandemic: Depictions of Plague and Pandemic on Film and TV by Richard Scheib, book review In an era indelibly marked by the COVID-19 crisis, film critic Richard Scheib delivers a groundbreaking cultural artefact with A Viewing Guide to the Pandemic: Depictions of Plague and Pandemic on … A Viewing Guide to the Pandemic: Depictions of Plague and Pandemic on Film and TVRead more
BOOK REVIEWS
The Damocles Files: Vol 3: The Key of the Abyss, A Dark Triumph in Occult WWII Horror
The Damocles Files: Vol 3: The Key of the Abyss By Benedict J. Jones & Anthony Watson, A Dark Triumph in Occult WWII Horror The Key of the Abyss is a high-water mark for occult WWII fiction. It balances pulp spectacle with philosophical heft, proving Ginger Nuts’ longstanding thesis: Jones and … The Damocles Files: Vol 3: The Key of the Abyss, A Dark Triumph in Occult WWII HorrorRead more
Into the Wild Green Yonder: A Short and Creepy Fairy Tale
Book Review – Into the Wild Green Yonder by Peter Crowther and Tim Lebbon: A Short and Creepy Fairy Tale Its story and vision exceeds the humble sheets of paper it’s printed on. It shades itself with moments of horror and finds a nice overall home within the fantasy genre, … Into the Wild Green Yonder: A Short and Creepy Fairy TaleRead more
Angel Down: A Descent into the Divine and Demonic in the Trenches of War
Angel Down by Daniel Kraus: A Descent into the Divine and Demonic in the Trenches of War Daniel Kraus, the acclaimed author behind the enjoyable Whalefall, returns with a unique and interesting narrative masterpiece: Angel Down. This immersive, cinematic novel plunges readers into the visceral nightmare of World War I, only to … Angel Down: A Descent into the Divine and Demonic in the Trenches of WarRead more
Why An Echo of Children Stands Out in Modern Horror Fiction
Book Review – An Echo of Children by Ramsey Campbell ‘“They’re too fond of exorcisms in Barnwall for my liking.”’ When it comes to Ramsey Campbell, two things usually become quite obvious very quickly: firstly, that you’re in the presence of a man who has the finesse to warp and … Why An Echo of Children Stands Out in Modern Horror FictionRead more
The Needfire by MK Hardy: Ancient Magic Mysteries & Female Resistance
The Needfire by MK Hardy: Ancient Magic Mysteries & Female Resistance The Needfire is an impressive and captivating debut novel. Hardy’s poetic and vividly detailed descriptions of the rugged landscape, their fresh and innovative approach to traditional gothic elements, and their deeply passionate portrayal of sapphic anger combine to create … The Needfire by MK Hardy: Ancient Magic Mysteries & Female ResistanceRead more
The Homecoming by Zoë Apostolides, Gothic Secrets and Female Themes
The Homecoming by Zoë Apostolides, Gothic Secrets and Female Themes The Homecoming remains a compelling read for those drawn to character-driven Gothic fiction and atmospheric literary suspense. It is a promising, if imperfect, debut that showcases Apostolides’ considerable talents. Zoë Apostolides’ debut novel, The Homecoming, arrives draped in the evocative trappings of Gothic … The Homecoming by Zoë Apostolides, Gothic Secrets and Female ThemesRead more
The Library at Hellebore: A Dark Tale of Power and Pain
The Library at Hellebore by Cassandra Khaw: A Dark Tale of Power and Pain Grotesque and compelling, this is a work of horror genius. I highly recommend it, but only if you’re strong enough. Oh, and whatever you do, do NOT go into the Library. The Hellebore Technical Institute for … The Library at Hellebore: A Dark Tale of Power and PainRead more
The Leeds Point Horror by John Collins, The Journey of a Debut Author
The Leeds Point Horror by John Collins, The Journey of a Debut Author John Collins doesn’t disappoint with this multiple POV tale. His dialogue is genuine. The characterizations are pitch perfect. And the descriptions are evocative. The Leeds Point Horror is a quick, fun read that will satisfy anyone’s itch … The Leeds Point Horror by John Collins, The Journey of a Debut AuthorRead more
Secret Lives of the Dead by Tim Lebbon, A Masterful Descent into Folk Horror
Secret Lives of the Dead by Tim Lebbon: A Masterful Descent into Folk Horror Tim Lebbon’s Secret Lives of the Dead (Titan Books, August 2025) emerges as a taut, blood-soaked narrative that masterfully blurs the lines between folk horror and kinetic thriller. Across a single, rain-lashed day in the fictional UK village … Secret Lives of the Dead by Tim Lebbon, A Masterful Descent into Folk HorrorRead more
Horror Novels, Career-Defining Debuts You Should Know About
Horror Novels, Career-Defining Debuts You Should Know About Memorable horror novel debuts, my pick of overlooked classics, career defining moments and personal favourites I have been reviewing novels for Ginger Nuts of Horror and Horror DNA for almost a decade. If I factor in the endless YA novels, this amounts … Horror Novels, Career-Defining Debuts You Should Know AboutRead more
Demon Song by Kelsea Yu, A Haunting Aria of Horror
Demon Song by Kelsea Yu, A Haunting Aria of Horror Scheduled for release on September 30, 2025, by Titan Books, Demon Song marks Kelsea Yu’s highly anticipated follow-up to her Shirley Jackson Award-nominated novella Bound Feet. This gothic horror novella—clocking in at a taut 176 pages, transplants the Phantom of the Opera trope … Demon Song by Kelsea Yu, A Haunting Aria of HorrorRead more
The Butchers Daughter: A Flawless Gothic Reimagining of Mrs. Lovett
The Butchers Daughter: The Hitherto Untold Story of Mrs. Lovett by David Demchuk and Corinne Leigh Clark This is not a story for the squeamish, but for those willing to stare into the abyss of human resilience, it offers a feast of sharp insights and richer, darker flavours than any pie … The Butchers Daughter: A Flawless Gothic Reimagining of Mrs. LovettRead more
Fridge Goop by Alana K. Drex: Immersing in 1987 with Nostalgic Horror Comedy
Fridge Goop by Alana K Drex 96 Pages; Available June 21 on Amazon A Horror Book Review by Damascus Mincemeyer For those who don’t remember or were too young to experience the decade first-hand, the 1980’s were rad. Those Regean-era years of MTV and Miami Vice, Molly Ringwald and Michael … Fridge Goop by Alana K. Drex: Immersing in 1987 with Nostalgic Horror ComedyRead more
The No-End House by Jeremy Bates, Book Review
The No-End House by Jeremy Bates The No-End House is a lesson in expectations. From the description, I expected a very different book than the one I received. In particular the lines: “[The No-End House] knows his darkest secrets. It feeds his greatest fears. It makes him do things he … The No-End House by Jeremy Bates, Book ReviewRead more