Heather Davey has crafted a confident, thoughtful, and deeply atmospheric debut that marks her as a significant new voice in gothic fiction. The Ghosts of Merry Hall is a testament to the power of place and memory, a story that passionately and hauntingly argues that the past is never really past until … The Ghosts of Merry Hall Review: A Gothic Haunting of Freak Shows and Female ResilienceRead more
The chills of trusting unknown online worlds Stepping into digital spaces you’ve never visited is like wandering through a city at night—exciting, but often filled with shadows and uncertainty. As global platforms make it easy to cross borders with a click, we’re tempted by new opportunities that promise better deals, … The chills of trusting unknown online worldsRead more
HORROR FICTION REVIEW: COME TO MY BROTHER BY CHRISTOPHER ZEISCHEGG A gay-themed vampire novel written by a porn star may not sound appealing, but despite its many flaws, I rather enjoyed it. Daniel and David were childhood neighbours, drawn together by familial neglect. They become friends, then step brothers, then lovers, and … HORROR FICTION REVIEW: COME TO MY BROTHER BY CHRISTOPHER ZEISCHEGGRead more
This is a character-driven horror story that understands its genre inside and out. It’s innovative, slick, and sensational. It leaves a thread tantalizingly dangling for a third book, and after that finale, I’ll be first in line to grab it. Be Right Back by Bill Wood, Review: A Bloody Brilliant … Be Right Back by Bill Wood, Review: A Bloody Brilliant Horror Sequel That Gets It RightRead more
It’s the question that nags at 3 a.m., right? How badly do you want to change? We tell ourselves we’d do anything, but we’re lying, obviously. Luke Smitherd’s ‘I’ll Quit When I’m Dead’ doesn’t just ask; it straps the question to a chair and shines a light in its face. … I’ll Quit When I’m Dead Review: A Brutal Look at How Badly You Want ItRead more
If the Dead Belong Here by Carson Faust: A Tapestry of Ghosts: Weaving Generational Trauma You know that feeling, right before a storm breaks? The air gets thick, heavy with a promise of violence and a strange, cleansing release. That’s the atmosphere Carson Faust builds from the very first page … If the Dead Belong Here by Carson Faust A Tapestry of Ghosts: Weaving Generational TraumaRead more
The Harvest by Alex Hunter, A Chilling and Ambitious Debut Alex Hunter’s debut horror novel, “The Harvest,” is a sprawling and intensely creepy tale that instantly pulls you into its shadowy world. This book builds an atmosphere so thick with dread you can almost feel the chill in the air. … The Harvest by Alex Hunter, A Chilling and Ambitious DebutRead more
At a scant 54 pages, All Quiet on the Terraces is easily finished in a single sitting, yet has the complete, satisfying feel of a much longer work, which only shows how masterful the author has become at crafting his phantom yarns. Those seeking jump scares in The Shining vein … All Quiet on the Terraces Review: A Poignant Ghost StoryRead more
Forget the lumbering brute. Seriously. In a stroke of genius that feels long overdue, author Teel James Glenn resurrects Mary Shelley’s classic creature not as a monster, but as the most compelling hardboiled detective of the 1930s. A Walking Shadow, the second Shamus Award-nominated entry in the Paradise Investigations series, plants … A Walking Shadow Review: Frankenstein’s Monster is the Hardboiled PI We NeededRead more
It’s also a beautiful exploration of grief, not as something to be feared, but as a process that connects us to the past and helps us navigate the future. It’s about the choices we make, and how our freedom is often found not in isolation, but in the communities we … Psychopomp & Circumstance Review: Eden Royce’s Haunting NovelRead more
What We Left Behind is a story about the past literally refusing to stay buried. It’s about the things we leave behind, not just in places, but in ourselves, and the terrifying journey of facing them. If you’re a fan of horror that gets under your skin by messing with your … What We Left Behind Review: A Chilling Descent into Psychological HorrorRead more
I was reading the words, watching the atrocities unfold, but I was just… observing. It was a very well-rendered screensaver of hell. And you’re left there, ears ringing, with the distinct and lonely feeling that you’ve just witnessed a spectacular, beautiful, and ultimately exhausting private performance that you weren’t really … Black Flame Review: A Corrosive Descent That May Leave You ColdRead more
Overall, I found the book to be one that deserves a place on my shelf with all my other puzzle books. Even if I can’t get the answers right now, I will always come back to the book and try again. This isn’t a puzzle book to finish in a … Mind Game Challenge by Lselie Blckbird Review: A Puzzler’s Dream or Nightmare?Read more
So, who’s this for? Honestly, if you like history with a massive, supernatural twist, you’ll love it. If you prefer your horror with a side of heart and humour, you’ll love it. It’s a total blast from start to finish. Langley didn’t just rewrite history; he made it alive, terrifying, … Guy Fawkes: Demon Hunter is a Bloody Good TimeRead more
Every great era must come to an end, and so it is with a tinge of bittersweet anticipation that we approach the final volume of the acclaimed series with Great British Horror 10. Edited by the prolific Steve J. Shaw, this collection, titled “Something Peculiar”, serves as a fitting farewell, trading in graphic … Great British Horror 10: Something Peculiar Review | A Final Chilling AnthologyRead more
