“HOW TO RECOGNIZE THE LAST MOMENTS BEFORE THE WORLD ENDS: You won’t.” “Could Eve have been sick in the Garden? Is desire an illness in itself?” American Rapture by CJ Leede – A Horror Book Review by Jonathan Thornton CJ Leede’s debut novel Maeve Fly (2023) was one of the … American Rapture by CJ Leede – Book ReviewRead more
BOOK REVIEWS
Deena Undone by Debra K Every – Book Review
Deena Undone by Debra K Every: A Captivating Blend of Horror and Drama – Book Review Every’s writing is lyrical yet accessible, seamlessly blending vivid imagery with emotional depth. It invites readers to become fully immersed in Denna’s tumultuous world. Deena Undone by Debra K Every is a masterful blend … Deena Undone by Debra K Every – Book ReviewRead more
The Incubations by Ramsey Campbell, Book Review
The Incubations by Ramsey Campbell, A Horror Book Review by Benjamin Kurt Unsworth In a Ramsey Campbell novel, there are some things you come to expect: the mundane made creepy, characters that aren’t likeable but who make perfect protagonists, dialogue that leaps off the page and puts you in a … The Incubations by Ramsey Campbell, Book ReviewRead more
Where Dark Things Grow by Andrew K. Clark – Book Review
Dark Things Grow by Andrew K Clark Cowboy Jamboree Press; 308 Pages; Available Now on Amazon A Horror Book Review by Damascus Mincemeyer Rising from the coastal plains of the American Eastern seaboard, the Appalachians are made up of a broken chain of peaks, ridges and dissected plateaus extending from … Where Dark Things Grow by Andrew K. Clark – Book ReviewRead more
Stay in the Light by A.M. Shine – Book Review
Stay in the Light by A.M. Shine, a book review by Jim McLeod A.M. Shine first exploded onto my radar with his second novel of sheer Irish-based terror, The Creeper. I was so impressed by the story’s originality and the bone-chilling imagery that I had to check out his debut … Stay in the Light by A.M. Shine – Book ReviewRead more
Johnnie Johnstone – The Secret History of Josef K
Johnnie Johnstone – Through The Crack in The Wall: The Secret History of Josef K “I felt the need to write a book about Josef K because I believe they merit more than a footnote in a reference book or a website with only a few daily visitors. They seem … Johnnie Johnstone – The Secret History of Josef KRead more
Denna Undone by Debra K. Every
Denna Undone by Debra K. Every, A horror book review by Lydia Graves The Story Deena Bartlett, an actress in her fifties, is caring for her dying aunt Agatha in a rehabilitation centre. Their relationship has always been complicated, but Deena feels obligated to help. However, strange and terrifying events … Denna Undone by Debra K. EveryRead more
Last Night of Freedom by Dan Howarth – Book Review
Last Night of Freedom by Dan Howarth – Book Review Debut novels always make for interesting reads, not least because you half-expect the author to throw down a glove with an almost “Follow that!” attitude which shall make them feared and beloved by readers. Or if not that, you expect … Last Night of Freedom by Dan Howarth – Book ReviewRead more
The Jetty by Izzy Von – Book Review
The Jetty by Izzy Von, A Horror Book Review by Damascus Mincemeyer Transformation. In many ways it’s the theme common to all horror tales. Through film and the printed page, the human body—nude, dead, mutilated or deformed—has evolved into the oft-fetishized narrative centerpiece, whether it be a lycanthrope’s bestial metamorphosis, … The Jetty by Izzy Von – Book ReviewRead more
September 2024, YA and Middle Grade Horror Roundup
YA and Middle Grade Horror Roundup, September 2024 In our latest roundup I am trying to stay positive, but many of these books were not for me, and I am dubious whether they will find audiences amongst genuine teen readers. So read the reviews carefully, look elsewhere online for further … September 2024, YA and Middle Grade Horror RoundupRead more
Fairy Tales & Horror by Shannon Knight
Fairy Tales & Horror by Shannon Knight I’ve always loved fairy tales. Part of this might be because my grandma had a great big book of fairy tales at her house that I read over and over when I visited. Or maybe it was due to all of those required … Fairy Tales & Horror by Shannon KnightRead more
Harker Jones, Never Have I Ever.
Harker Jones is the author of the acclaimed, award-winning love story Until September and the just-published young-adult thriller Never Have I Ever. Managing editor of Out magazine for seven years, he is now a theater critic for Broadway world, a published poet and a member of both the Los Angeles … Harker Jones, Never Have I Ever.Read more
Let’s Split Up, Author Bill Wood on YA Fiction and the Appeal of Scooby Doo
Let’s Split Up, an author interview with Bill Wood on YA Fiction and the Appeal of Scooby Doo Hello Bill, Congratulations on the release of Let’s Split Up. I had the pleasure of reading an ARC of it, and I loved it. How do you feel about the novel’s imminent … Let’s Split Up, Author Bill Wood on YA Fiction and the Appeal of Scooby DooRead more
Barrowbeck by Andrew Michael Hurley
Barrowbeck by Andrew Michael Hurley A Book Review by Tony Jones ‘Barrowbeck’ fails to hit the heights of Andrew Michael Hurley’s earlier fiction In the UK, Andrew Michael Hurley is a significant force in the revival of folk horror With his outstanding debut The Loney (2015) being both a commercial and … Barrowbeck by Andrew Michael HurleyRead more
Murder Road by Simone St. James
‘Fast, chilling, entertaining, unexpectedly touching, and with two broken, memorable characters at its core, this might be St. James’s best novel yet’ New York Times Book Review Murder Road by Simone St. James. A Horror Book Review by Debra K. Every Simone St. James’ newest novel, Murder Road, embraces the bestselling author’s … Murder Road by Simone St. JamesRead more