Not Born of Woman by Teel James Glenn He writes every scene, every fight, as if seeing it through the lens of a camera. The writing is clear and succinct. The supernatural elements are, at times, frightening and at other times, sumptuously drawn. A Horror Book Review by Debra K. … Not Born of Woman by Teel James Glenn: A New Take on Frankenstein’s MonsterRead more
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‘Feast While You Can’ by Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta: Queer Horror Unwrapped
Feast While You Can by Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta – Book Review The novel is unsettling, sexy, and poignant. The atmosphere of Cadenze is wonderfully rendered. It’s a small town that has a strange almost pride in its not-quite-backwards belief, where generational legacies relationships that loom over every interaction … ‘Feast While You Can’ by Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta: Queer Horror UnwrappedRead more
The Best Horror of the Year Vol 16, edited by Ellen Datlow
The Best Horror of the Year Vol 16, edited by Ellen Datlow Reviewed by Mario Guslandi Ellen Datlow is widely regarded as the most famous and prolific editor of horror anthologies in the world. Her name is so well-known that she requires no introduction. As is customary, her annual “Best … The Best Horror of the Year Vol 16, edited by Ellen DatlowRead more
Come Sing for the Harrowing by Dan Coxon – Book Review
Come Sing for the Harrowing by Dan Coxon – Book Review ‘Come Sing for the Harrowing’ is then a collection brimming with enjoyable sadness. Its execution is very candid, its guillotine blade polished after every slash, and the emotions are forever the number one priority. Even when events dip their … Come Sing for the Harrowing by Dan Coxon – Book ReviewRead more
Only the Broken Remain by Dan Coxon – Book Review
“you will get a great deal of satisfaction in knowing that you aren’t the only one who found those quaint villages populated by the likes of Pugh, Pugh, Barney McGrew, Cuthbert, Dibble, Grubb to be way creepier than they let on. “ What is weird fiction, and when does weird … Only the Broken Remain by Dan Coxon – Book ReviewRead more
Dark and Lonely Water by Graeme Reynolds – Book Review
Dark and Lonely Water is an exciting creature feature that works on so many levels, hopefully marking the return of a writer who has once again realised that he is a great writer who needs to be more active on the writing front. I have missed reading Reynolds over these past … Dark and Lonely Water by Graeme Reynolds – Book ReviewRead more
Oops, I Killed My Boyfriend by Alana K. Drex & Billy Ray Middleton Jr.
Oops, I Killed My Boyfreind is a fast, fun, fulfilling read, infused with laugh-out-loud dark comic escapades, some unexpected horror hijinks, and a romantic journey that’s as surprisingly sweet as it is unorthodox. Oops, I Killed My Boyfriend by Alana K. Drex & Billy Ray Middleton Jr. 240 Pages; Available … Oops, I Killed My Boyfriend by Alana K. Drex & Billy Ray Middleton Jr.Read more
Ryan Barton-Grimley’s Psychological Horror Listen Carefully Festival Favorite Launches on Streaming Coming to Worldwide Digital HD December 16th
Ryan Barton-Grimley’s Psychological Horror Listen Carefully Festival Favorite Launches on Streaming Coming to Worldwide Digital HD December 16th “A darkly humorous, blood-soaked,nightmare-fueled, brain-jarring blast!” — Horror Fuel“Ryan Barton-Grimley’s aesthetic is not to be ignored.” — Film Threat“A tense feature that highlights the anxieties new parents feel.”— Horror Buzz When troubled assistant bank manager Andy … Ryan Barton-Grimley’s Psychological Horror Listen Carefully Festival Favorite Launches on Streaming Coming to Worldwide Digital HD December 16thRead more
Chuck Tingle – Bury Your Gays – Book Review
Elsewhere, we have what I’m coming to think of as the trademark Tingle style; effortless character work and world-building, a ruthlessly efficient and immediate pulp prose style that belies an impressive depth of storytelling in terms of concepts and themes, and a damn near visionary ability to speak directly to … Chuck Tingle – Bury Your Gays – Book ReviewRead more
8:59:29 By Polly Schattel A Horror Book Review by Jim Mcleod
There aren’t many books out there that make me go “holy shit! but 8:59:29 had me shouting it out at the top of my voice. 8:59:29 By Polly Schattel A Horror Book Review by Jim Mcleod Many people believe that working in academia is vastly different from working in … 8:59:29 By Polly Schattel A Horror Book Review by Jim Mcleod Read more
Thirst by Marina Yuszczuk (translated by Heather Cleary) – Book Review
Yuszczuk’s blending of traditional vampiric imagery with the Buenos Aires setting was masterful and you really got a sense of the vampire story as a global story, which is unfortunately rare. Thirst by Marina Yuszczuk (translated by Heather Cleary), A Horror Book Review by Natalie Wall Thirst is a novel … Thirst by Marina Yuszczuk (translated by Heather Cleary) – Book ReviewRead more
The Nightmarchers by J Lincoln Fenn – Book Review
The Nightmarchers by J Lincoln Fenn Book Review The novel’s intricate plot, well-drawn characters, and evocative setting make it a standout read for fans of supernatural fiction. Fenn’s respectful incorporation of Hawaiian folklore enriches the narrative, transforming it from a simple ghost story into a profound examination of belief and cultural heritage. … The Nightmarchers by J Lincoln Fenn – Book ReviewRead more
Where the Dead Brides Gather by Nuzo Onoh, A Haunating Symphony of Loss and Redemption
Where the Dead Brides Gather aby Nuzo Onoh, A Haunting Symphony of Loss and Redemption Nuzo Onoh’s Where the Dead Brides Gather is a captivating novel that delves into the depths of grief, loss, and the enduring power of family bonds. “Where the Dead Brides Gather” by Nuzo Onoh is … Where the Dead Brides Gather by Nuzo Onoh, A Haunating Symphony of Loss and RedemptionRead more
Hell Hath Only Fury, Edited by S.H. Cooper & Oli A. White
Sexual assault and misogyny, menopause and infertility: all of these horrors are told in tales that are often heartbreaking, sometimes allegorical, but always unsettling if not downright terrifying. Hell Hath Only Fury, Edited by S.H. Cooper & Oli A. White A Horror Book Review by Rebecca Rowland The American judicial … Hell Hath Only Fury, Edited by S.H. Cooper & Oli A. WhiteRead more
Strange Frequencies: A Short Story Collection by Richard Clive
Strange Frequencies is a strong collection of stories that I enjoyed. The differing flavours and tones of the stories give the books its strengths and I will be looking forward to seeing what Richard Clive does in the future. Strange Frequencies: A Short Story Collection by Richard Clive Strange frequencies by … Strange Frequencies: A Short Story Collection by Richard Clive Read more