Strange New Moons: Fresh Take on Werewolves ‘Strange New Moons’ is the latest offering from French Press and like any good lycanthrope there’s always more than merely what’s on the surface of this anthology. Despite names like Tim Lebbon and Simon Clark’s being attached to the project – and I’ll … Strange New Moons: Fresh Take on WerewolvesRead more
BOOK REVIEWS
UFOs, Conspiracies, and Chills: Our July YA and MG Horror Roundup
July YA and Middle Grade horror roundup In recent months I have been struggling to find the time for Young Blood reviews of YA and Middle Grade fiction, but instead of letting time drag on, here is a smaller more select roundup than usual. I enjoyed all four of … UFOs, Conspiracies, and Chills: Our July YA and MG Horror RoundupRead more
Rock And Roll Mercenaries Edited by N.R. LaPoint
Rock And Roll Mercenaries Mistcreek Publishing; 343 Pages; Edited by N.R. LaPoint A Horror Book Review by Damascus Mincemeyer Music, it has been said, is the voice of the Divine. A hyperbolic statement, perhaps, but the inexplicable power possessed by music to inspire and move listeners is undeniable. Who among … Rock And Roll Mercenaries Edited by N.R. LaPointRead more
Chuck Tingle’s Lucky Day: Existential Horror Meets Absurdist Heart
Chuck Tingle’s Lucky Day: Existential Horror Meets Absurdist Heart Chuck Tingle, once celebrated for viral erotic titles like Space Raptor Butt Invasion, has cemented his status as a master of contemporary horror with his latest novel, Lucky Day. Released on August 12, 2025, by Tor Nightfire (US) and Titan Book (UK), this genre-defying … Chuck Tingle’s Lucky Day: Existential Horror Meets Absurdist HeartRead more
Went Up the Hill, An Elegant Horror Movie.
Went Up the Hill A recently deceased woman haunts her estranged son, Jack, and her grieving widow, Jill. When her spirit inhabits the survivors, the living must grapple with the destruction she left behind while fighting for their own survival. Director: Samuel Van Grinsven Running time: 1h 40m Producers: Samantha Jennings, Vicky Pope, Kristina Ceyton … Went Up the Hill, An Elegant Horror Movie.Read more
A Review of Jack Mackay’s Debut Middle-Grade Horror Gloam
The Shadows Within: A Review of Jack Mackay’s Debut Middle-Grade Horror Gloam Gloam is a standout debut. It’s unflinching in its scares but tender in its humanity, proving, as Mackay intended, that horror can be “life-affirming”. While echoes of Coraline and IT linger, the novel’s heart is wholly original. Gwen’s journey, from fractured protector to resilient … A Review of Jack Mackay’s Debut Middle-Grade Horror GloamRead more
Anthony Ryan’s The Feeding and the Art of Post-Apocalyptic Terror
Anthony Ryan’s The Feeding and the Art of Post-Apocalyptic Terror A Horror Book Review by Jim Mcleod Anthony Ryan, renowned for his bestselling fantasy sagas, ventures deeper into post-apocalyptic terrain with The Feeding, a gripping, standalone thriller that masterfully blends relentless action, poignant character drama, and genuinely unsettling horror. Released on August 12, … Anthony Ryan’s The Feeding and the Art of Post-Apocalyptic TerrorRead more
The Atlas of Hell by Nathan Ballingrud: Hell and Earth’s Dark Side
Nathan Ballingrud returns with a journey into The Atlas of Hell the stories are ultra bleak and examine the darker side of human nature, split between those set in Hell itself and those dealing with murky earthly goings on, sometimes with a dark fantasy vibe. In parts gory, others very … The Atlas of Hell by Nathan Ballingrud: Hell and Earth’s Dark SideRead more
Skin by Kathe Koja – A Visceral Tale of Art, Madness, and Human Nature
Book Review Skin by Kathe Koja – A Visceral Tale of Art, Madness, and Human Nature It knows how to toy with you and portray an image of perversion, but because you often take some time to acclimatise to the images and worlds she’s creating, no matter how alluring they … Skin by Kathe Koja – A Visceral Tale of Art, Madness, and Human NatureRead more
My Top YA Bram Stoker Award Picks of the Last Decade by Tony Jones.
The Young Adult (YA) Bram Stoker Award: my top picks from the last decade of Final Ballots In my previous Young Blood article “A depressing night for quality children’s fiction” I criticised the 2024 Bram Stoker Award, particularly the members who voted for two very weak novels, which clearly do … My Top YA Bram Stoker Award Picks of the Last Decade by Tony Jones.Read more
A Viewing Guide to the Pandemic: Depictions of Plague and Pandemic on Film and TV
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
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