BOOK REVIEWS

Where the Dead Wait by Ally Wilkes, a horror book review by Jim Mcleod With the country being caught in the middle of a horrible cold weather snap, Where The Dead Wait by Ally Wilkes is the perfect book to curl up in front of a fire with a fine glass of whisky and … Where the Dead Wait by Ally WilkesRead more

The Marigold by Andrew F. Sullivan, a Horror Book Review by Justin Allec  Mycological horror is pervasively thriving right now in both books and film. Recent examples I’ve enjoyed are HBO’s The Last of Us, that pool scene from Annihilation, Kingfisher’s What Moves the Dead, McCloud Chapman’s Ghost Eaters, Moreno-Garcia’s Mexican Gothic, and I’d even … The Marigold  by Andrew F. SullivanRead more

Effects Vary by Michael Harris Cohen, a Horror Book Review by Thomas Joyce  I am mature enough to admit to my mistakes, and not being familiar with Cohen’s work sooner is a mistake. His short stories have been published in The Dark, Crystal Lake Publishing’s Shallow Waters, and in audio with Pseudopod and the NoSleep … Effects Vary by Michael Harris CohenRead more

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

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 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

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

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

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