Wyrdwood’s compelling core mystery and successful fusion of folklore with modern fears make it a captivating and … Wyrdwood by Curtis Jobling: Where Folklore Meets Modern Chills, ReviewRead 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.
Review: Reunion by Alana K Drex’s, Is Evil Born or Made?
For the horror crowd, though, it’s all about the spookiness, and here Drex pulls absolutely no … Review: Reunion by Alana K Drex’s, Is Evil Born or Made?Read more
The Night Birds by Christopher Golden, Pure Witchy Horror Terror
The Night Birds by Christopher Golden, Pure Witchy Horror Fun Christopher Golden has crafted a tale … The Night Birds by Christopher Golden, Pure Witchy Horror TerrorRead more
A Review of The Library at Hellebore by Cassandra Khaw: A Viciously Brilliant Descent into Dark Academia
This is all in service of a gut-punch of a story that marries gore with potent … A Review of The Library at Hellebore by Cassandra Khaw: A Viciously Brilliant Descent into Dark AcademiaRead more
Saltwash by Andrew Michael Hurley: Deeply Moving Fiction
Distinguished Folk Horror author makes an intriguing change of direction There is limited horror on show … Saltwash by Andrew Michael Hurley: Deeply Moving FictionRead more
Penguin Horror Brings Back Forgotten Scares
For generations, the chill of a well-told ghost story, the creeping dread of Gothic decay, and … Penguin Horror Brings Back Forgotten ScaresRead more
Herculine by Grace Byron is a Raw and Unforgettable Descent into Trans Horror
Herculine by Grace Byron is a Raw and Unforgettable Descent into Trans Horror There’s a particular, … Herculine by Grace Byron is a Raw and Unforgettable Descent into Trans HorrorRead more
Book Review: Extremity by Nicholas Binge, A Time-Bending Police Procedural
Extremity is a sharp, intelligent, and relentlessly entertaining novella that successfully merges the detective thriller with mind-bending … Book Review: Extremity by Nicholas Binge, A Time-Bending Police ProceduralRead more
James Herbert’s The Fog: My Childhood Terror Story
The Fog by James Herbert celebrates its 50th anniversary with a brilliant reissue from Tor Nightfire. … James Herbert’s The Fog: My Childhood Terror StoryRead more
That Very Witch: Fear, Feminism, and the American Witch Film by Payton McCarty-Simas: Book Review
A Definitive Spell: Why That Very Witch Is Essential Reading for Horror Fans and Feminists Alike That Very … That Very Witch: Fear, Feminism, and the American Witch Film by Payton McCarty-Simas: Book ReviewRead more