Thurston Moore – Sonic Life: A Memoir (2024) Review by Jonathan Thornton “Any great musical collective recognizes the intangible magic that occurs when they play together, creating original colors and dynamics, forging a group personality. Kim and I innately sensed the way we could exchange musical ideas. There was no … Thurston Moore: A Memoir of Sonic LifeRead more
BOOK REVIEWS
PREY! (2024)
PREY! (2024) Written and Directed by Mukunda Michael Dewil Review by: Mark Walker A young couple is compelled to leave their Christian missionary station in the Kalahari Desert after being threatened with death by an extremist militant gang. After crashing their aircraft they must battle man and beast for their … PREY! (2024) Read more
The Room Opposite & Other Tales by Flora M Mayor
The Room Opposite & Other Tales by Flora M Mayor: A Horror Book Review by Mario Guslandi Solar Press 2023 Reprinted for the first time since 1935 ( when it was posthumously released) this is considered the only short story collection published by Flora M Mayor ( 1872-1932) a novelist … The Room Opposite & Other Tales by Flora M MayorRead more
Headless by Scott Cole: A Dark and Twisted Horror Novel
Headless by Scott Cole A Horror Book Review by Mark Walker In the midst of a heat wave punctuated by frequent rainstorms, people are losing their heads. Literally. Not only that, but their bodies are still walking, and attacking others.And to make matters worse, tiny, translucent, maggot-sized worms are falling … Headless by Scott Cole: A Dark and Twisted Horror NovelRead more
The Gathering by C. J. Tudor
The Gathering by C. J. Tudor a horror book review by Jim Mcleod It has been a long time since I last read a vampire. Very few have flown across my radar in recent years. And those that have all sounded like they were either retreading old ground or happy … The Gathering by C. J. TudorRead more
An Unkindness of Shadows by John Linwood Grant
An Unkindness of Shadows The Strange Encounters of Justin Margrave Author: John Linwood Grant Publisher: Lethe Press A Horror Book Review by James Bennett “Disbelief has its place, but sometimes it’s no more than a luxury, one which not all of us can afford.” Dark indie maestro John Linwood Grant … An Unkindness of Shadows by John Linwood Grant Read more
Lovely, Dark, and Deep (2023)
Lovely, Dark, and Deep (2023) A Horror Movie Review by Mark Walker Written and Directed by Teresa Sutherland Lennon, a new back-country ranger, travels alone through the dangerous wilderness, hoping to uncover the origins of a tragedy that has haunted her since she was a child. (IMDB) Lovely, Dark, and Deep. … Lovely, Dark, and Deep (2023) Read more
My Throat is an Open Grave by Tori Bovalino
This might annoy those of you from Appalachia, as it is one of the most portrayed regions of the US, but I have a massive crush on the area, its folklore, its music, and its breathtaking landscapes. So when I learn of a piece of media based around the region, … My Throat is an Open Grave by Tori BovalinoRead more
The Dancing Bears: Queer Fables for the End Times by Rob Costello
The Dancing Bears: Queer Fables for the End Times by Rob Costello It is rare for a book that made me so angry reading it to become one that I will recommend as highly as this, but The Dancing Bears: Queer Fables for the End Times truly is an exceptional collection of incredible … The Dancing Bears: Queer Fables for the End Times by Rob Costello Read more
Shadow of the Hidden by Kev Harrison: A Horror Book Review
Shadow of the Hidden by Kev Harrison: A Horror Book Review by Jim Mcleod I used to think the Mummy was the most underrepresented monster in horror books and movies. However, this novella from Kev Harrison reminded me that the Djinn are even more forgotten sons and daughters of the horror world. … Shadow of the Hidden by Kev Harrison: A Horror Book ReviewRead more
The Folly by Gemma Amor – A Horror Book Review
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
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