It is amazing that this is Dalia’s debut novel. I know she has some short stories and a novella, but to put out a novel of this magnitude is amazing. I find it difficult to explain Mia Dalia’s writing. She writes with passion and it is easy to tell that … Estate Sale by Mia DaliaRead more
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White Death by Ian J. Middleton
Filled with lively characters, humor, suspense and (wait for it) scenes of grueling action and vibrant technicolor carnage, White Death is a sure reward for the diligent horror reader, and it’s for that reason that I give it a solid 4 (out of 5) on my Fang Scale. White Death … White Death by Ian J. MiddletonRead more
Adam Nevill’s The Lost Girl: a Reappraisal
Adam Nevill’s The Lost Girl: a Reappraisal An overlooked masterpiece of apocalyptic fiction The Lost Girl was Adam Nevill’s seventh novel, published by MacMillan back in 2015 whose arrival attracted little in the way of media attention beyond the hardcore horror crowd, some of which noted its subtle change of … Adam Nevill’s The Lost Girl: a ReappraisalRead more
After-Pride 2: Shame or Sincerity?
Those tutting and wagging their fingers over what they consider “negative representation” in genre fiction generally tend to not realise they are the ones calling for exactly that: Sanitised, straight-prescribed stereotypes that are far removed from the lived reality of any queer person, designed to accommodate traditionalist assumptions of relationships, … After-Pride 2: Shame or Sincerity?Read more
Other Minds by Eliane Boey
Other Minds by Eliane Boey Publisher: Dark Matter INK (September 5, 2023) Language: English Paperback ISBN: 978-1-958598-19-1 A Horror Book Review by Ryan Tan As dark and rich as a bowl of lor mee, Other Minds is a delightful debut that leaves me hungry for more. Other Minds is a collection … Other Minds by Eliane BoeyRead more
The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas – Exclusive Cover Reveal
Rebecca meets Mexican Gothic in this luscious haunted house tale of ghosts, ownership and desire. The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas Hacienda San Isidro was meant to be Beatriz’s haven, her salvation from an oppressive life with her uncle and his vicious wife. When Don Rodolfo Solórzano proposed, Beatriz dreamed only … The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas – Exclusive Cover RevealRead more
July YA and Middle Grade Horror Roundup
July YA and Middle Grade Horror Roundup In our July YA and Middle Grade roundup we’re going to start at the top, with Kristy Acevedo’s unmissable The Warning, which is the first part of a stunning horror/science fiction duology, I’ve already read part two and will review nearer release time. … July YA and Middle Grade Horror RoundupRead more
Prisoner of Fear by Chad Miller
I enjoy the Sherlock Holmes-esque feel for this book. The banter is both witty and serious. There are quite a few notable quotes I have highlighted as well. Overall, I found this book engrossing, riveting, and passionate. I would definitely recommend this book to all adult readers, no matter what … Prisoner of Fear by Chad MillerRead more
Exploring Unknown Universes by Kathryn Foxfield
But it’s the things people do to other people that truly scare me. Microbes at least make sense to me, which is maybe why I grew tired of studying them. People, though? That’s where the real story is. Kathryn Foxfield Exploring Unknown Universes by Kathryn Foxfield I can still remember … Exploring Unknown Universes by Kathryn FoxfieldRead more
They Lurk by Ronald Malfi
Rolald Malfi follows ‘Ghostwritten’ with another collection of novellas They Lurk by Ronald Malfi a Horror Book Review by Tony Jones For the last decade or so Ronald Malfi has been on a serious hot streak, which includes the exceptional novels; Bone White (2017), Come With Me (2021) and Black … They Lurk by Ronald MalfiRead more
The Centre: How to Lose a Guy, Learn a Language, and Uncover a Conspiracy in Ten Days
The Centre by Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi A Horror Book Review by Christina Ladd With this one, she has a great concept with highly readable prose and an engaging narrator, but unfortunately a bit of hesitancy in pushing concepts and boundaries. Literary horror is having a moment. Not that horror has ever … The Centre: How to Lose a Guy, Learn a Language, and Uncover a Conspiracy in Ten DaysRead more
Dicing with Death – 2000AD’s Diceman
The hardback is big and heavy enough to use as a reasonable melee weapon, and it’s a wonderful keepsake of a bold – but ultimately flawed – experiment David Court Dicing with Death – 2000AD’s Diceman By David Court Not to be confused with the 1971 novel from Luke Rhinehart, … Dicing with Death – 2000AD’s DicemanRead more
Grief Rituals by Sam Richard
Grief Rituals by Sam Richard A Horror Book Review by Mark Walker From Wonderland Award-Winning author Sam Richard comes twelve more uncomfortable tales of sorrow, ruination, and transformation. A young widow joins a spousal loss support group with bizarre methods of healing. An aging punk is stalked by something ancient and … Grief Rituals by Sam RichardRead more
The Psychotronic Book Club: Adventures in getting older teens to read (horror)
The Psychotronic Book Club: Adventures in getting older teens to read (horror) I have been a school librarian for nearly thirty years, working in three very different schools and over that period have run many successful (with a few misfires along the way) book clubs. By far the most rewarding … The Psychotronic Book Club: Adventures in getting older teens to read (horror)Read more
Everything the Darkness Eats by Eric Larocca
For an author that’s become something of a name in horror lit recently, it’s worth remembering that Larocca is still just beginning their professional career, and a debut novel is going to have awkward parts as the author hones their craft Justin Allec Everything the Darkness Eats by Eric Larocca … Everything the Darkness Eats by Eric LaroccaRead more