Filled with twists, turns and terror, Against The Clock ticks down to zero hour with panache, class and suspenseful style, and deserves a space on the bookshelf of any respecting genre fan. Graded individually, Gunnells’ ‘Septic’ receives top-billing with the full 5 (out of 5) on my Fang Scale BOOK … Dark Tide Vol. 8: Against The ClockRead more
Horror Book Reviews
Blood Crazy Series by Simon Clark — Coming Sept 2023
We are pleased to announce that acclaimed horror author Simon Clark has signed a three-book deal with Darkness Visible Publishing, inaugurating the BLOOD CRAZY SERIES. The first book will be a republication of the popular and bestselling post-apocalyptic novel Blood Crazy, originally published by Hodder and Stoughton in 1995. It tells the … Blood Crazy Series by Simon Clark — Coming Sept 2023Read more
The Top Ten Horror Books of All Time
The Top Ten Horror Books of All Time are the ten horror books that you think are the best of all time!! Don’t let others try and tell you that your thoughts and feelings on the horror genre aren’t worthwhile. Others may hate some of the books on your list, … The Top Ten Horror Books of All TimeRead more
Wild Spaces By SL Coney
A terrifying family secret turns the life of a young boy upside down when his grandfather returns to the family fold in this highly memorable novella Wild Spaces By SL Coney A Horror Book Review by Tony Jones A publisher must have serious faith in their product to compare it … Wild Spaces By SL ConeyRead more
Childhood Fears by J. Ashley Smith
the sense of powerlessness of children in the face of vast, inexpressible terrors; the endless, inconsolable, unrequitable longing. Perhaps, through these obsessions, I’m still searching for a way out of that mirror world. Perhaps I am writing my way out from under the implacable shadow of death. CHILDHOOD FEARS Through … Childhood Fears by J. Ashley SmithRead more
Our Own Unique Affliction By Scott J. Moses
Despite its relentlessly downbeat tone, hope ultimately asserts itself, lending a strong positive note to an otherwise desolate tale. Heavy on reflection but light on action, Moses succeeds in quenching a reader’s vampire craving Our Own Unique Affliction By Scott J. Moses DarkLit Press, 136 Pages, Available Now on Amazon … Our Own Unique Affliction By Scott J. MosesRead more
No Happily Ever After by Phil Sloman
When horror touches your soul in such a profound way, you just know that you are in the hands of a master storyteller. No Happily Ever After by Phil Sloman A Horror Book Review by Jim Mcleod There are many Horror authors out there who are quietly plugging away, producing … No Happily Ever After by Phil SlomanRead more
Remains to be Told: Dark Tales of Aotearoa, Cover Reveal and Sneak Peek
this is a horror anthology, all this is wrapped around terrible and disturbing things. All the usual genre tropes are here – monsters, ghosts, serial killers, body horror, post-apocalyptic scenarios REMAINS TO BE TOLD: DARK TALES OF AOTEAROA COVER REVEAL AND SNEAK PEEK Award-winning author-editor Lee Murray presents Remains to … Remains to be Told: Dark Tales of Aotearoa, Cover Reveal and Sneak PeekRead more
The Gingerbread Men by Joanna Corrance – Book Review
delicious and sumptuous, filled with just the right amount of spice. It gives it a deep, rich sense of dread that will have you desperately waiting for Corrance to bake the next batch of her literary goods. The Gingerbread Men by Joanna Corrance Publisher : Haunt Publishing Language : … The Gingerbread Men by Joanna Corrance – Book ReviewRead more
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
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