Tej Turner is not afraid to write violent and well-paced action scenes that are gory, and for a change shows that character deaths have an impact on both individuals and the group dynamics. Bloodsworn by Tej Turner, review by Fantasy Book Nerd. “Everyone from Jalard knew what a bloodoath was. … Bloodsworn by Tej TurnerRead more
Horror Book Reviews
The Angels of L19 by Jonathan Walker
‘The Angels of L19’ is undoubtedly one of the literary highlights of 2021 The beautifully written The Angels of L19 takes us back to Liverpool 1984, building a fascinating story around a small community of Evangelical Christians who all attend the same local church, go on the same camps and whose lives … The Angels of L19 by Jonathan WalkerRead more
The Angels of L19: Reimagining Religious Belief in Novel Form
My novel The Angels of L19 is a work of weird fiction set in an evangelical church in Liverpool in 1984 – a world I grew up in. Historically, the English novel has often presented religious belief and religious experience in negative ways: either as insincere, a pretext for self-righteousness; or as … The Angels of L19: Reimagining Religious Belief in Novel FormRead more
Mouthful of Spiders by Jason R. Barden: A Horror Book Review
Mouthful of Spiders by Jason R. Barden A Horror Book Review by Frank Lee Writing a book can take years of hard labour. Writers pour their hearts and souls into their stories, and it is painful to know this and still find little to praise in the finished product. It … Mouthful of Spiders by Jason R. Barden: A Horror Book ReviewRead more
Unveiling Dark Magic, Technology and Storms in Kyle Toucher’s Live Wire
Live Wire by Kyle Toucher Horror Book Review by Carmilla Voiez This novel could never be described as a slow burn. The combination of dark magic, technology and a ferocious storm is a very clever way to ensure that neither the group of protagonists nor the reader has even momentary … Unveiling Dark Magic, Technology and Storms in Kyle Toucher’s Live WireRead more
The House of Last Resort by Christopher Golden
The House of Last Resort by Christopher Golden When offered to buy a house for 1 Euro JUST SAY NO!!!!! Since appearing on the scene in the mid-nineties, Christopher Golden has been incredibly prolific with a wide range of fiction that confidently crosses genres. Although I have read a relatively … The House of Last Resort by Christopher GoldenRead more
Ghosts of East Baltimore by David Simmons (Book Review)
Ghosts of East Baltimore by David Simmons A Horror Book Review by Justin Allec I first read Davis Simmons’s work in the 2023 bug-themed anthology, This World Belongs to Us (Ed. Michael W. Phillips Jr., From Beyond Press). Even in that loaded collection, Simmons’s “Glock Dookie” stuck out thanks to … Ghosts of East Baltimore by David Simmons (Book Review)Read more
The Weejee Man by NP Cunniffe, Horror Book Review
If you’re a horror fan and looking for a new read, you might want to consider NP Cunniffe’s The Weejee Man. In this novella, Cunniffe explores the history and folklore of the Emerald Isle, taking readers on a terrifying journey that will leave them questioning what is real and what … The Weejee Man by NP Cunniffe, Horror Book ReviewRead more
The Reformatory by Tananarive Due – A Horror Book Review
The Reformatory: Tananarive Due A Horror Book Review by Carmilla Voiez When twelve-year-old Robbie tries to protect his sister, Gloria, from the lecherous attention of a landowner’s son, he is arrested and sentenced to six months at The Gracetown School for Boys. Gloria’s legal challenges are dismissed, and sensing that … The Reformatory by Tananarive Due – A Horror Book ReviewRead more
Gordon B. White is creating Haunting Weird Horror(s)
Gordon B. White is creating Haunting Weird Horror(s) Trepidatio Publishing A Horror Book Review by Justin Allec It’s almost Halloween as I write this. The moon is full and the house is quiet, so let’s have some fun, eh? It’s always ‘trick or treat’; it’s never ‘treat or trick’, right? … Gordon B. White is creating Haunting Weird Horror(s)Read more
Shoot the Devil 2, Dark Matter (Book Review)
Shoot the Devil 2, Dark Matter Crucifixion Press; Edited by Eric Postma; Available now on Amazon A Horror Book Review by Damascus Mincemeyer As the infamous tagline for Ridley Scott’s 1979’s classic film Alien noted, ‘In Space No One Can Hear You Scream’, and audiences ever since have been drawn … Shoot the Devil 2, Dark Matter (Book Review)Read more
How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix Review by Carmilla Voiez The story is divided into five main parts, each reflecting one of the stages of grief: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance. Louise receives a phone call from her brother, Mark, telling her their parents died. She … How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady HendrixRead more
L. Stephenson – The Horror of My Life
The first horror book I remember readingIt was It Came From Beneath The Sink from R. L. Stine’s Goosebumps series. The First Horror Film I remember watchingWes Craven’s A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) with my dad. I can neither confirm nor deny running from the living room screaming in … L. Stephenson – The Horror of My LifeRead more
Best of 2023: Young Adult (YA) Horror and Dark Fiction
Best of 2023: Young Adult (YA) Horror and Dark Fiction Merry Christmas everybody and thank you for checking out Young Blood throughout the year, we hope you have discovered lots of great YA for yourselves or teenagers you may know. Also stay tuned for our Middle Grade ‘Best of’ which … Best of 2023: Young Adult (YA) Horror and Dark FictionRead more
Noose By Brennan Lafaro – Horror Book Review
NOOSE By Brennan Lafaro DarkLit Press; Available Now on Amazon Horror Book Review by Damascus Mincemeyer Ah, the Wild West. The mere mention of the term arouses near-mythic associations profoundly embedded in the American national psyche. That period of Manifest Destiny, of expansive vistas and painted horizons. Cowboys and Indians, desperadoes, … Noose By Brennan Lafaro – Horror Book ReviewRead more