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
Horror Book Reviews
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
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
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
Steve Stred – The Nine Influences on My Writing
it shaped my mind into understanding a story could go wherever it wanted and no matter how dark it descended, it could still create visceral emotional reactions. The creature Gmork was one of the first things I can remember truly giving me horrible nightmares. Steve Stred Steve Stred – The … Steve Stred – The Nine Influences on My WritingRead 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
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
Wounds To Wishes (Dark Tides book 1)
the closing chapter is absolutely brutal, leaving me with a sense of bleak, inescapable fatalism and dread. Kit Power Wounds To Wishes is the first title in a new series from Crystal Lake. Called Dark Tides, these titles encompass works that sit on the boundaries of the horror, thriller and suspense genres. … Wounds To Wishes (Dark Tides book 1)Read more
Review – The Inconsolables by Michael Wehunt
The Inconsolables by Michael Wehunt A Horror Book Review by Michael Botur Seven years since Atlanta author Michael Wehunt set a high standard for lyrical prose with the acclaimed Greener Pastures, the Southern Gothic short story specialist is back with a collection of ten tales. The reason for the title? … Review – The Inconsolables by Michael WehuntRead more
Sisters of the Lost Nation by Nick Medina -Book Review
Sisters of the Lost Nation a new horror book review from Ryan Tan the short chapters and simple prose make Sisters of the Lost Nation extremely accessible. Nick Medina’s debut novel makes me excited to see what else he has to offer. ryan tan In Sisters of the Lost Nation, … Sisters of the Lost Nation by Nick Medina -Book ReviewRead more
Sisu [Horror Movie Review]
Sisu During the last days of World War II, a solitary prospector crosses paths with Nazis on a scorched-earth retreat in northern Finland. When the soldiers decide to steal his gold, they quickly discover they just tangled with no ordinary miner. Release date: 26 May 2023 (UK) Director: Jalmari Helander Distributed by: Lionsgate, Sony … Sisu [Horror Movie Review]Read more
The Exorcist Legacy: 50 Years of Fear by Nat Segaloff
As The Exorcist hits fifty, its legacy and cultural impact is examinedin this fascinating deep dive into the legendary horror film Tony Jones The Exorcist Legacy: 50 Years of Fear by Nat Segaloff Publisher : Citadel (25 July 2023)Language : EnglishHardcover : 304 pagesISBN-10 … The Exorcist Legacy: 50 Years of Fear by Nat SegaloffRead more
