Why drag Jekyll and Hyde kicking and screaming into the crime genre? by Tim Major Robert Louis Stevenson’s Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is one of those Victorian Gothic masterpieces that feature characters so well-known as to have eclipsed the tales in which they first appeared. Like … Why drag Jekyll and Hyde kicking and screaming into the crime genre?Read more
Horror Book Reviews
Good Madam (Mlungu Wam), 2021, directed by Jenna Cato Bass
Good Madam (Mlungu Wam), 2021, directed by Jenna Cato Bass Released as a Shudder Original Officially apartheid ended in 1994: an open election was held on April 27, a new flag was raised, and South Africa became a free and equal nation. Or, to put it another way: apartheid is … Good Madam (Mlungu Wam), 2021, directed by Jenna Cato BassRead more
August 2024 YA Horror Roundup: Engaging Teenage Fiction
August 2024 YA Horror Roundup: Engaging Teenage Fiction Our latest YA roundup has a fine range of engaging teenage fiction, four of the nine authors featured in my own almanac, The YA Horror 400, which was published last June. If you want to take an ultra-deep dive into the world … August 2024 YA Horror Roundup: Engaging Teenage FictionRead more
The Daughters War by Christopher Buehlman, Book Review
The Daughters War by Christopher Buehlman, a book review by Jim Mcleod I have not read much fantasy in the 16 years I have been running Ginger Nuts of Horror. It was never a conscious decision; it was simply down to the fact that time was limited, and horror has … The Daughters War by Christopher Buehlman, Book ReviewRead more
Feeding the Monster by Anna Bogutskaya: Book Review
Feeding the Monster: Why Horror Has A Hold On Us by Anna Bogutskaya, A book review by Natalie Wall Anna Bogutskaya’s Feeding the Monster: Why Horror Has A Hold On Us explores why horror is such a seductive genre for so many people, why we are drawn to the gothic, the … Feeding the Monster by Anna Bogutskaya: Book ReviewRead more
Faerie Tale by Raymond E. Feist – A My life in Horror
Faerie Tale by Raymond E. Feist – A My life in Horror There was a particular book when I was very, very young, a book that sat high up on my Mother’s bookshelves in the living room. I can’t recall precisely when its cover snared my attention; only that I was … Faerie Tale by Raymond E. Feist – A My life in HorrorRead more
Folk Horror Short Stories (Beyond and Within) edited by Paul Kane & Marie O’Regan
Folk Horror Short Stories (Beyond and Within) edited by Paul Kane & Marie O’Regan In Flame Tree Press’ latest anthology in their ‘Beyond & Within’ series, aiming to showcase a variety of writers, voices, and backgrounds, Paul Kane and Marie O’Regan bring together the various tributaries of folk horror to create … Folk Horror Short Stories (Beyond and Within) edited by Paul Kane & Marie O’ReganRead more
Doctor Jekyll, is it Doomed to be Such a Dreadful Shipwreck?
Doctor Jekyll, starring Eddie Izzard Dr Nina Jekyll makes a fortune in the pharmaceutical industry and becomes a household name, but her success comes at a cost. A scandal forces her out of the spotlight and into seclusion. In need of an assistant, Jekyll hires Rob, a reformed convict straight … Doctor Jekyll, is it Doomed to be Such a Dreadful Shipwreck?Read more
Mood Swings by Dave Jeffery: Exploring a Literary Labyrinth
Mood Swings by Dave Jeffery Over the last decade I have read and reviewed a fair bit of Dave Jeffery’s impressive and varied output, with Mood Swings being my first serious encounter with his short story output. Some of the eight stories in this micro-collection have been previously released in … Mood Swings by Dave Jeffery: Exploring a Literary LabyrinthRead more
Blood Covenant by Alan Baxter
When it comes to intelligent, fast-paced action horror books, Alan Baxter stands out as one of the finest exponents of this horror subgenre. His latest novel, Blood Covenant from Cemetery Dance Publications, ramps up everything he has written before well past 11! Blood Covenant by Alan Baxter is a gripping horror-thriller … Blood Covenant by Alan BaxterRead more
Dust & Dark a new horror fiction magazine to launch in 2025
Dust & Dark, a new print and digital magazine specialising in short horror fiction, is to launch in 2025. The quarterly title will feature stories from an array of talented authors exploring the uncanny and unsettling, with a focus on chilling, atmospheric horror. Editor Owen Duffy says the Dust & Dark … Dust & Dark a new horror fiction magazine to launch in 2025Read more
A Mask of Flies by Matthew Lyons, Horror and Suspense at its Best
A Mask of Flies by Matthew Lyons A Horror Book Review by Tony Jones Intoxicating blend of supernatural horror, crime and road novel loaded with threats around every bend Once A Mask of Flies hits the bookshops it will be a major injustice if we do not start hearing serious … A Mask of Flies by Matthew Lyons, Horror and Suspense at its BestRead more
Alexander James: From Chef to Writer.
Meet Alexander James, a chef turned writer with a passion for all things weird and wonderful. With a penchant for Dungeons & Dragons, double-stuf Oreos, and margaritas, Alexander’s love for the unusual extends into his writing. His candid attitude and unique perspective on horror as a genre make for an … Alexander James: From Chef to Writer.Read more
Renascentem: Crow Calls Volume VI
Renascentem: Crow Calls Volume VI Love, loss, grief, triumph, tragedy, death, resurrection. All can be found within these pages in one form or another, and taken as a whole the book has an unusually satisfying completeness. Quill & Crow Publishing House; Edited by A.L. Garcia with Cassandra L. Thompson; 140 … Renascentem: Crow Calls Volume VIRead more
The Damage Done: Unforgettable Horror by Tony Tremblay
The Damage Done by Tony Tremblay, a horror book review by Tony Jones. I first reviewed Tony Tremblay back in 2018, giving his wild debut The Moore House, which later reached the Final Ballot of the Bram Stoker Award in the First Novel Category, a stellar five star review. It … The Damage Done: Unforgettable Horror by Tony TremblayRead more