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
BOOK REVIEWS
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
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