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
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Darkness by John Saul, My Life In Horror
Darkness by John Saul, My Life In Horror It was also through Darkness by John Saul that I began learning the basic rhythms of horror stories, the means by which writers establish setting, character, and situation, and the techniques of tension and playing with reader expectation. Genre specification and its concomitant … Darkness by John Saul, My Life In Horror Read more
Small is Beautiful – or, why the short story matters by Tim Lees
Small is Beautiful – or, why the short story matters by Tim Lees It seems that publishers love blockbusters – or better yet, a whole string of blockbusters, especially where fantasy, SF and horror are concerned. So I suppose we must assume the public likes them, too. And some of … Small is Beautiful – or, why the short story matters by Tim LeesRead 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
We Mostly Come Out at Night: 15 Queer Tales of Monsters, Angels & Other Creatures
We Mostly Come Out at Night: 15 Queer Tales of Monsters, Angels & Other Creatures Edited by Rob Costello An empowering YA anthology that explores what it means to be a monster, exclusively highlighting trans and queer authors On sale May 21, 2024, We Mostly Come Out At Night is a … We Mostly Come Out at Night: 15 Queer Tales of Monsters, Angels & Other Creatures Read 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
The House of Last Resort Weekend By Rebecca Rowland
The House of Last Resort Weekend A celebration of the new horror book from Christopher Golden, By Rebecca Rowland Photos by Tony Tremblay Brian Keene knows how to throw a party. Held January 18-21 at Portsmouth, New Hampshire’s Sheraton Hotel along the harbor of the Piscataqua River, The House of … The House of Last Resort Weekend By Rebecca RowlandRead more
Where the Dead Wait by Ally Wilkes
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
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
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
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
Prismatic by Edwina Grey
Prismatic by Edwina Grey A Horror Book Review by Tasha Schiedel. Okay here is the review. Please let me know your honest thoughts. I don’t normally like writing bad reviews, but I feel that it is a necessary learning experience for me that I need to do. Prismatic has a … Prismatic by Edwina GreyRead more
David Cavanagh – My Magpie Eyes Are Hungry For The Prize
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