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
BOOK REVIEWS
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
William & Jim Reid – Never Understood: The Jesus and Mary Chain
William & Jim Reid – Never Understood: The Jesus and Mary Chain In the mid-eighties, The Jesus and Mary Chain were indie music’s ultimate rebels. Dressed all in black, the Mary Chain were the brainchild of two truculent working class Scottish kids from East Kilbride. With their unique vision of … William & Jim Reid – Never Understood: The Jesus and Mary ChainRead more
Booger: A Bizarre and Twisted Horror Movie Review
Booger, A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden Booger is a 2023 American body horror comedy film written and directed by Mary Dauterman in her feature directorial debut. It stars Grace Glowicki, Garrick Bernard, Heather Matarazzo, and Marcia DeBonis. Initial release: 2023 Distributed by: MPI Media Group There’s a particular feeling that … Booger: A Bizarre and Twisted Horror Movie ReviewRead more
Queer Mythology by Guido A. Sanchez, Book Review
Spanning the globe and thousands of years, Queer Mythology highlights the legends and tales of LGBTQIA+ gods, heroes, spirits and more.
A Dandy Among The Dead by Izzy Von – Book Review
A Dandy Among The Dead by Izzy Von, a Book Review by Damascus Mincemeyer This story is a million-calorie z-boy apocalypse ice-cream sundae. It’s got zombies, monsters, wrestlers, religious freaks, foul mouthed preteens, human blood addicted freaks, and The Dandy on top. On the most celebrated day of the year … A Dandy Among The Dead by Izzy Von – Book ReviewRead more
The Creeper by A.M. Shine, Book Review
There is a very fine line between excellent and genre-defining, a line very few books cross, but one that The Creeper jumps across that line with both feet. The Creeper by A.M. Shine, Book Review When you have been reviewing horror fiction for as long as I have, it is easy to … The Creeper by A.M. Shine, Book ReviewRead more