The Works of Vermin is incandescently and extravagantly weird, a grotesque hallucination that will consume you. It … The Works of Vermin by Hiron Ennes, Review: A Grotesque and Gorgeous MasterpieceRead more
Horror Book Reviews
Ginger Nuts of Horror has been reviewing horror books for 18 years. Here you will find reviews of new horror novels, novellas and short story collections, from small indie presses to the big imprints, across folk horror, gothic, cosmic, psychological horror and everything in between. Every review is free, independent and honest.
The Dark Truth About Horror in Literature: From Gothic Castles to Modern Nightmares
The Dark Truth About Horror in Literature: From Gothic Castles to Modern Nightmares Horror literature has … The Dark Truth About Horror in Literature: From Gothic Castles to Modern NightmaresRead more
Futility by Nuzo Onoh: Female Rage and Deadly Bargains: Book Review
Nuzo Onoh’s prose is richly filled with sharp wit, lively verve, and an utterly captivating uniqueness … Futility by Nuzo Onoh: Female Rage and Deadly Bargains: Book ReviewRead more
Pyres by Kev Harrison: A Fiery Supernatural Thriller with Political Bite
Pyres by Kev Harrison: A Fiery Supernatural Thriller with Political Bite Set against the atmospheric backdrop … Pyres by Kev Harrison: A Fiery Supernatural Thriller with Political BiteRead more
Thin is the Skin by P.J. Burgy: A Valley of Subdermal Horror
Thin is the Skin by P.J. Burgy: A Valley of Subdermal Horror Hidden behind a dark … Thin is the Skin by P.J. Burgy: A Valley of Subdermal HorrorRead more
Those that Pursue Us Yet by Kyla Lee Ward: Surreal Horror & Dreams
Those that Pursue Us Yet by Kyla Lee Ward Is it not the way of great … Those that Pursue Us Yet by Kyla Lee Ward: Surreal Horror & DreamsRead more
Review: Teenage Girls Can Be Demons by Hailey Piper: A Chilling Coming-of-Rage Horror Collection
Teenage Girls Can Be Demons is a powerful collection unified by its theme but dazzling in its … Review: Teenage Girls Can Be Demons by Hailey Piper: A Chilling Coming-of-Rage Horror CollectionRead more
Weaveworld’s Magic: How Clive Barker’s Novel Fights Fascism and Celebrates Queer Identity: A My Life in Horror
Weaveworld Stories Without End: My Life In Horror It had to happen eventually. I’ve been reluctant … Weaveworld’s Magic: How Clive Barker’s Novel Fights Fascism and Celebrates Queer Identity: A My Life in HorrorRead more
And the River Drags Her Down by Jihyun Yun: A Hauntingly Beautiful Tale of Grief and Sisterhood
While reading And The River Drags Her Down, I couldn’t help but think of Jason Isbell’s … And the River Drags Her Down by Jihyun Yun: A Hauntingly Beautiful Tale of Grief and SisterhoodRead more
Matthew R Davis is Singing Songs Songs of Shadow, Words of Woe
A lot of my characters are haunted by trauma or guilt, and sometimes it’s not clear … Matthew R Davis is Singing Songs Songs of Shadow, Words of WoeRead more