Check out this insightful book review of “Monstrilio” by Gerardo Sámano Córdova, written by Natalie Wall. The review delves into the novel’s exploration of parental grief, bodily difference, and acceptance, offering a compelling analysis of its unique blend of horror and tenderness. Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova A grieving mother … Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano CórdovaRead more
BOOK REVIEWS
Renascentem: Crow Calls Volume VI
Renascentem: Crow Calls Volume VI Love, loss, grief, triumph, tragedy, death, resurrection. All can be found within these pages in one form or another, and taken as a whole the book has an unusually satisfying completeness. Quill & Crow Publishing House; Edited by A.L. Garcia with Cassandra L. Thompson; 140 … Renascentem: Crow Calls Volume VIRead more
The Damage Done: Unforgettable Horror by Tony Tremblay
The Damage Done by Tony Tremblay, a horror book review by Tony Jones. I first reviewed Tony Tremblay back in 2018, giving his wild debut The Moore House, which later reached the Final Ballot of the Bram Stoker Award in the First Novel Category, a stellar five star review. It … The Damage Done: Unforgettable Horror by Tony TremblayRead more
The Children’s Horror: Cursed Episodes for Doomed Adults by Patrick Barb
The Children’s Horror: Cursed Episodes for Doomed Adults by Patrick Barb We are all a product of our upbringing. Every bit of media we consumed as kids positively or negatively impacted who we are today. Some shows show us that sharing is caring, some should show us that there is wonder in … The Children’s Horror: Cursed Episodes for Doomed Adults by Patrick BarbRead more
Bound in Flesh: An Anthology of Trans Body Horror, edited by Lor Gislason
Bound in Flesh: An Anthology of Trans Body Horror, edited by Lor Gislason Published by Ghoulish Books Neith’s striking concept is buttressed by the unflinching description of the main character’s every dying bodily sensation and, coupled with the dark, awkward, and pointedly sadomasochistic relationship that develops between killer and victim, … Bound in Flesh: An Anthology of Trans Body Horror, edited by Lor GislasonRead more
Raising the Dead: Exploring the Works of George A. Romero
Raising the Dead – The Work of George A. Romero Written by Adam Charles Hart Available at Amazon Reviewed by Mark Walker Raising the Dead dives into the expansive, extraordinary body of work found in Romero’s archive, going beyond his iconic zombie movies into a deep and varied collection of … Raising the Dead: Exploring the Works of George A. RomeroRead more
The Last Breath (2024)
The Last Breath (2024) , A Horror Movie Review by Mark Walker Written by Andrew Prendergast and Nick Saltrese Directed by Joachim Hedén A group of old college friends reunite on a Caribbean scuba diving trip exploring the wreckage of a WWII battleship and find themselves trapped inside the underwater labyrinth … The Last Breath (2024) Read more
Three Sixes and a Forked Tongue or Cold Medicine and a Liar by James Tyler Toothman
James Tyler Toothman – Three Sixes and a Forked Tongue or Cold Medicine and a Liar Witchcraft and coming of age drama are an intoxicating mix in this unmissable, magnificent, and highly original tale James Tyler Toothman – Three Sixes and a Forked Tongue or Cold Medicine and a Liar … Three Sixes and a Forked Tongue or Cold Medicine and a Liar by James Tyler ToothmanRead more
Somnium by Deirdre Swinden: A Tense and Thrilling Sci-Fi/Horror Adventure
Somnium by Deirdre Swinden A Horror Book Review by Carmilla Voiez Deirdre Swinden presents a dark and disturbing world in Somnium. A place where corporations prioritise profit over consumers’ safety – if you can imagine such a thing. The book is full of beautiful descriptions and imagery. The dialogue is realistic and … Somnium by Deirdre Swinden: A Tense and Thrilling Sci-Fi/Horror AdventureRead more
The Vourdalak: A Darkly Comic Vampire Tale
The Vourdalak The Vourdalak (French: Le Vourdalak) is a 2023 French horror-drama film co-written and directed by Adrien Beau. Lost in a hostile forest, the Marquis d’Urfé, a noble emissary of the King of France, finds refuge in the home of a strange family. The Vourdalak is on digital platforms on 16 … The Vourdalak: A Darkly Comic Vampire TaleRead more
The Unholy Trinity by L. Marie Wood
The Unholy Trinity by L. Marie Wood As Woods says in her afterword, she writes stories that “linger with you long after you’ve put the book down,” and she’s right. I’ll still be thinking about some of these stories a while from now, and glancing periodically over my shoulder. The … The Unholy Trinity by L. Marie WoodRead more
Pay the Piper by George A. Romero and Daniel Kraus
Pay the Piper by George A. Romero and Daniel Kraus This is Southern Gothic at its best. And like any good Southern Gothic tale, it has its share of eccentric, deeply flawed characters, hoodoo, evil, poverty and decay. Review by Debra K. Every While going through University of Pittsburgh’s library, Daniel … Pay the Piper by George A. Romero and Daniel KrausRead more
That Which Stands Outside by Mark Morris
That Which Stands Outside by Mark Morris The strong mythology focus that permeates the latter half of the novel’s first phase never feels alienating, and if anything the more mysterious moments – such as Yrsa’s animalistic nighttime excursions – get under your skin rather make you feel all at sea. … That Which Stands Outside by Mark MorrisRead more
Lost in the Garden by Adam Leslie: A Fever-Dream Journey in Weird Fiction
Lost in the Garden by Adam Leslie: A Fever-Dream Journey in Weird Fiction This folk horror tale takes readers on a fever-dream journey across the English countryside. At a time of seemingly perpetual summer where the dead are rising as corporeal and violent ghosts, trio of friends ignore a lifetime … Lost in the Garden by Adam Leslie: A Fever-Dream Journey in Weird FictionRead more
Chris Coppel
BIO Chris believes that stories should be able to transport the reader to different places, where they can experience events and dimensions that have never been considered. Chris is able to write gentle fable-like adventures (Far From Burden Dell and Logistics) as well as opening the pages into dark and … Chris CoppelRead more