Looking Glass Sound by Catriona Ward A Horror Book Review by Jim Mcleod Catriona Ward first exploded on the scene 8 years ago with her fantastic novel Rawblood. With each new release, Ward has pushed the boundaries with the reader’s expectations, forcing the reader to look not just between the lines but … Looking Glass Sound by Catriona Ward Read more
BOOK REVIEWS
Prismatic by Edwina Grey
Prismatic by Edwina Grey A Horror Book Review by Tasha Schiedel. Okay here is the review. Please let me know your honest thoughts. I don’t normally like writing bad reviews, but I feel that it is a necessary learning experience for me that I need to do. Prismatic has a … Prismatic by Edwina GreyRead more
David Cavanagh – My Magpie Eyes Are Hungry For The Prize
David Cavanagh – My Magpie Eyes Are Hungry For The Prize: The Creation Records Story (2000, new edition 2023) A Review by Jonathan Thornton “But the original meaning of indie was something quite different. It described a culture of independence that was almost a form of protest: a means of … David Cavanagh – My Magpie Eyes Are Hungry For The PrizeRead more
The Ravening Deep by Tim Pratt, Book Review
The Ravening Deep by Tim Pratt Aconyte Books; 330 Pages; Available Now A Horror Book Review by Damascus Mincemeyer The fictional worlds created by Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) have had an immeasurable influence on modern horror. An isolated, introverted, impoverished pulp writer, in death The Gentleman of Old Providence has … The Ravening Deep by Tim Pratt, Book ReviewRead more
Lord of Misrule, Is it A Worthy Homage to Folk Horror Classics?
Lord of Misrule (2023) Written by Tom de Ville Directed by William Brent Bell Review by: Mark Walker A desperate search for the young daughter of the town’s new minister. Rebecca (Tuppence Middleton) is a small English village’s new (ish) minister. While she preaches the Gospel from the pulpit, the … Lord of Misrule, Is it A Worthy Homage to Folk Horror Classics?Read more
The Haunting of Velkwood by Gwendolyn Kiste
The Haunting of Velkwood by Gwendolyn Kiste is a ghost story and a damn entertaining one at that. From Bram Stoker Award-winning author Gwendolyn Kiste comes a chilling novel about three childhood friends who miraculously survive the night everyone in their suburban hometown turned into ghosts–perfect for fans of Yellowjackets. Book … The Haunting of Velkwood by Gwendolyn KisteRead more
Bloodsworn by Tej Turner
Tej Turner is not afraid to write violent and well-paced action scenes that are gory, and for a change shows that character deaths have an impact on both individuals and the group dynamics. Bloodsworn by Tej Turner, review by Fantasy Book Nerd. “Everyone from Jalard knew what a bloodoath was. … Bloodsworn by Tej TurnerRead more
The Angels of L19 by Jonathan Walker
‘The Angels of L19’ is undoubtedly one of the literary highlights of 2021 The beautifully written The Angels of L19 takes us back to Liverpool 1984, building a fascinating story around a small community of Evangelical Christians who all attend the same local church, go on the same camps and whose lives … The Angels of L19 by Jonathan WalkerRead more
Mouthful of Spiders by Jason R. Barden: A Horror Book Review
Mouthful of Spiders by Jason R. Barden A Horror Book Review by Frank Lee Writing a book can take years of hard labour. Writers pour their hearts and souls into their stories, and it is painful to know this and still find little to praise in the finished product. It … Mouthful of Spiders by Jason R. Barden: A Horror Book ReviewRead more
Unveiling Dark Magic, Technology and Storms in Kyle Toucher’s Live Wire
Live Wire by Kyle Toucher Horror Book Review by Carmilla Voiez This novel could never be described as a slow burn. The combination of dark magic, technology and a ferocious storm is a very clever way to ensure that neither the group of protagonists nor the reader has even momentary … Unveiling Dark Magic, Technology and Storms in Kyle Toucher’s Live WireRead more
The House of Last Resort by Christopher Golden
The House of Last Resort by Christopher Golden When offered to buy a house for 1 Euro JUST SAY NO!!!!! Since appearing on the scene in the mid-nineties, Christopher Golden has been incredibly prolific with a wide range of fiction that confidently crosses genres. Although I have read a relatively … The House of Last Resort by Christopher GoldenRead more
YA and Middle Grade Horror 2023: An Essential Guide For December
YA & Middle Grade Horror 2023: An Essential Guide In our final YA and Middle Grade Roundup of 2023 we have eleven more books which I struggled to fit into my reviewing schedule. And there were some crackers in the mix! We’re going to start with the three Middle Grade … YA and Middle Grade Horror 2023: An Essential Guide For DecemberRead more
Return to Innsmouth: A Strange Aeons Adventure book 1, by Henry Hinder
Return to Innsmouth: A Strange Aeons Adventure book 1, by Henry Hinder If you’re a fan of Lovecraftian horror and dark comedy, the novella “Return to Innsmouth: A Strange Aeons Adventure book 1” by Henry Hinder might be just what you’re looking for. In this review, Carmilla Voiez takes us … Return to Innsmouth: A Strange Aeons Adventure book 1, by Henry HinderRead more
Ghosts of East Baltimore by David Simmons (Book Review)
Ghosts of East Baltimore by David Simmons A Horror Book Review by Justin Allec I first read Davis Simmons’s work in the 2023 bug-themed anthology, This World Belongs to Us (Ed. Michael W. Phillips Jr., From Beyond Press). Even in that loaded collection, Simmons’s “Glock Dookie” stuck out thanks to … Ghosts of East Baltimore by David Simmons (Book Review)Read more
The Weejee Man by NP Cunniffe, Horror Book Review
If you’re a horror fan and looking for a new read, you might want to consider NP Cunniffe’s The Weejee Man. In this novella, Cunniffe explores the history and folklore of the Emerald Isle, taking readers on a terrifying journey that will leave them questioning what is real and what … The Weejee Man by NP Cunniffe, Horror Book ReviewRead more