The Folly by Gemma Amor – A Horror Book Review “the whole thing feels ruthlessly lean and well-paced – and the prose rings with authenticity.“ The Folly introduces us to Morgan, a middle-aged woman who has spent most of the last six and a half years of her life (and … The Folly by Gemma Amor – A Horror Book ReviewRead more
BOOK REVIEWS
20000 Bloody Words by Denver Grenell
20000 Bloody Words by Denver Grenell Beware The Moon Publishing; 96 Pages; Available Now on Amazon A Horror Book Review by Damascus Mincemeyer According to legend, American author Ernest Hemingway famously penned one of the shortest short stories with the six-word tale, ‘For sale, baby shoes, never used.’ Unlike a … 20000 Bloody Words by Denver GrenellRead more
Skin Thief by Suzan Palumbo, Uncover the Mystery
Skin Thief by Suzan Palumbo A Horror Book Review by Carmilla Voiez This collection of twelve short stories is an absolute treat. Eleven of the stories have been previously published in literary magazines along with the brand new tale “Kill Jar”, and it’s easy to see why. Palumbo’s style is … Skin Thief by Suzan Palumbo, Uncover the MysteryRead more
A Haunting in the Arctic by C.J. Cooke
Something has walked the floors of the Ormen for almost a century. Something that craves revenge… A Haunting in the Arctic by C.J. Cooke – a horror book review by Jim Mcleod. It always amazes me when creative minds find a common theme and thematic way to present their work; … A Haunting in the Arctic by C.J. CookeRead more
Eynhallow by Tim McGregor
Eynhallow by Tim McGregor A respectful, moving and classy origins tale on the ‘Bride of Frankenstein’ In recent years Tim McGregor has been on a fine run of form, consistently releasing high quality and widely varied weird fiction. His magnificent Wasps in the Ice Cream (2023) was one of my … Eynhallow by Tim McGregorRead more
What Kind of Mother by Clay McLeod Chapman
What Kind of Mother by Clay McLeod Chapman A horror book review by Jim McLeod (no relation) “Jaws made me terrified of the sea, Masterton made me terrified of Ells, and now What Kind of Mother by Clay McLeod Chapman has ensured I will never eat crabcakes again!!” Every now … What Kind of Mother by Clay McLeod ChapmanRead more
Adam Nevill, All the Fiends of Hell, a Horror Book Review
All the Fiends of Hell by Adam Nevill, Horror Book Review Adam Nevill delivers an apocalypse like none other, with humankind fading out with a near silent whimper Since The Reddening (2019) was released Adam Nevill has since dropped three further novels, with his latest All the Fiends of Hell … Adam Nevill, All the Fiends of Hell, a Horror Book ReviewRead more
Clay Boy by Craig E. Sawyer: Uncovering the Human Mind’s Unfathomable Possibilities
Clay Boy by Craig E. Sawyer. A Horror Book Review by Damascus Mincemeyer Brigids Gate Press; 176 Pages; Available Now on Amazon It has been said that the human mind is the true final frontier. In that squishy gray matter between our ears originates every earthly idea, impulse, urge, desire … Clay Boy by Craig E. Sawyer: Uncovering the Human Mind’s Unfathomable PossibilitiesRead more
Radiant Heat by Sarah-Jane Collins
Radiant Heat by Sarah-Jane Collins, a book review by Calum MacLeod As Ginger Nuts readers know, horror comes in all manner of forms, whether on the page, on the screen or in real life, In Radiant Heat, the debut novel by US-resident Australian journalist Sarah-Jane Collins, horror does not come … Radiant Heat by Sarah-Jane CollinsRead more
Bloodalcohol by Michael Botur, A Horror Book Review
Bloodalcohol by Michael Botur, A Horror Book Review by Jeremy Roberts Publisher: Next Chapter To quote Marlon Brando playing Colonel Kurtz in Apocalypse, Now – “Horror has a face… horror and moral terror are your friends.” In Aotearoa, that face (deservedly) belongs to Michael Botur, author of Bloodalcohol – a … Bloodalcohol by Michael Botur, A Horror Book ReviewRead more
Young Adult and Middle-Grade Horror books for January 2024.
Young Adult and Middle Grade Horror Roundup, January 2024 Welcome to another year of ‘Young Blood,’ the Young Adult and Middle-Grade arm of the Ginger Nuts of Horror. January is kicking off in style with seven reviews, including an early contender for the Young Adult horror novel 2024. I recommend … Young Adult and Middle-Grade Horror books for January 2024.Read more
The End by Kayleigh Dobbs: What Makes It So Captivating?
The End by Kayleigh Dobbs – A Horror Book Review I bought my own copy of this book, because I’d enjoyed Kayliegh’s previous collection, Corpsing, and I expected this one to be a good time. My standard rules apply: I start more than I finish, I finish more than I … The End by Kayleigh Dobbs: What Makes It So Captivating?Read more
Where the Dead Wait by Ally Wilkes
Where the Dead Wait by Ally Wilkes, a horror book review by Jim Mcleod With the country being caught in the middle of a horrible cold weather snap, Where The Dead Wait by Ally Wilkes is the perfect book to curl up in front of a fire with a fine glass of whisky and … Where the Dead Wait by Ally WilkesRead more
The Marigold by Andrew F. Sullivan
The Marigold by Andrew F. Sullivan, a Horror Book Review by Justin Allec Mycological horror is pervasively thriving right now in both books and film. Recent examples I’ve enjoyed are HBO’s The Last of Us, that pool scene from Annihilation, Kingfisher’s What Moves the Dead, McCloud Chapman’s Ghost Eaters, Moreno-Garcia’s Mexican Gothic, and I’d even … The Marigold by Andrew F. SullivanRead more
Effects Vary by Michael Harris Cohen
Effects Vary by Michael Harris Cohen, a Horror Book Review by Thomas Joyce I am mature enough to admit to my mistakes, and not being familiar with Cohen’s work sooner is a mistake. His short stories have been published in The Dark, Crystal Lake Publishing’s Shallow Waters, and in audio with Pseudopod and the NoSleep … Effects Vary by Michael Harris CohenRead more