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
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.
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
Fiend Review: Alma Katsu’s Scary Take on Greed and Family Secrets
readers are left grappling with the harsh realities of privilege, power, and the consequences of unchecked … Fiend Review: Alma Katsu’s Scary Take on Greed and Family SecretsRead more
The Originals Rage’ by David Watkins: Howling Good Finish
The Originals Rage by David Watkins: Howling Good Finish But it’s not all blood and guts; … The Originals Rage’ by David Watkins: Howling Good FinishRead more
Gemma Fairclough’s New Novella The Retreat: Cults, Secrets, and Sacrifice
Gemma Fairclough’s New Novella The Retreat: Cults, Secrets, and Sacrifice The latest release in the Northern … Gemma Fairclough’s New Novella The Retreat: Cults, Secrets, and SacrificeRead more
Where Dark Things Rise by Andrew K Clark: a Spine-Tingling Tale
While there are plenty of heavy, heady moments in Where Dark Things Rise, Clark infuses his … Where Dark Things Rise by Andrew K Clark: a Spine-Tingling TaleRead more