BOOK REVIEWS

He Will Have the World by David Jack Fletcher The Unsettling Claustrophobia of Trapped at 30,000 Feet You don’t read He Will Have the World. You survive it. You white-knuckle your way through it, checking over your own shoulder, second-guessing the person in the next seat, especially if, like me, you … He Will Have the World by David Jack-Fletcher The Unsettling Claustrophobia of Trapped at 30,000 FeetRead more

Chris Sorensen’s Balancing Act: The Haunting of Sorrow’s Leap Merges Heart and Humour You can always tell an audiobook narrator wrote it. There’s a rhythm to the prose in The Haunting of Sorrow’s Leap, a cadence meant to be heard. Chris Sorensen builds his sentences with a performer’s ear. It … Chris Sorensen’s Balancing Act: The Haunting of Sorrow’s Leap Merges Heart and HumourRead more

You finish it. And you feel the dirt, that metaphorical dirt, still there. Under your nails. In the creases of your skin. A residue of Scratch Moss. It doesn’t wash off easy. Barnett hasn’t just written a novel; he’s conducted a séance for a whole way of life, and the …  Digging into Darkness: A Review of Scratch Moss, David Barnett’s Mining Folk HorrorRead more

Chasing Moonflowers by Pauline Chow Review: Gothic Horror Meets 1925 Hong Kong Chow has crafted something unique here, a historical fantasy that uses its fangs to critique history, a horror story where the most terrifying monster might be the system itself. It’s flawed, yes. Overstuffed, perhaps. But it’s also vibrant, … Chasing Moonflowers by Pauline Chow, Review: Gothic Horror Meets 1925 Hong KongRead more

My Favourite Horror Books of 2025: A Triumphant (and Difficult) Year-End List Right. Making lists. An act of pure optimism, or maybe masochism, in a year that’s felt like being slowly digested by a cheerful, indifferent beast. I mean, honestly. Trying to pin down the best horror of 2025? I’ve stared at … My Favourite Horror Books of 2025: A Triumphant (and Difficult) Year-End ListRead more

In essence, The Forsaken and the Fated proves there is lasting appeal in polishing a familiar mould with genuine depth of character and inclusive warmth. It is an engaging read that prioritises heart over groundbreaking horror. The Forsaken and the Fated by Camilla Raines: A Gothic Romance Review For readers deeply familiar … The Forsaken and the Fated by Camilla Raines: A Gothic Romance ReviewRead more

The parcel from Black Crow Books hit the doormat with a certain weight, a promise. You know the feeling. That specific, quiet thrill before the knife-slide of the box cutter. Inside, the two limited editions, Fever House and The Devil By Name, weren’t just books; they were artefacts of pure beauty. For a … Keith Rosson’s Fever House and the Devil By Name: A Duet of DestructionRead more