Crypt of the Moon Spider by Nathan Ballingrud, A horror Book Review by Tony Jones Welcome to the Barrowfield Home for Treatment of the MelancholyLocation: the Moon! (1923) The Strange (2023) was my eye catching introduction to Nathan Ballingrud, which became one of my favourite novels of last year. An … Crypt of the Moon Spider: A Must-Read for Fans of Dark FantasyRead more
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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
The Children’s Horror: Cursed Episodes for Doomed Adults by Patrick Barb
The Children’s Horror: Cursed Episodes for Doomed Adults by Patrick Barb We are all a product of our upbringing. Every bit of media we consumed as kids positively or negatively impacted who we are today. Some shows show us that sharing is caring, some should show us that there is wonder in … The Children’s Horror: Cursed Episodes for Doomed Adults by Patrick BarbRead more
Bound in Flesh: An Anthology of Trans Body Horror, edited by Lor Gislason
Bound in Flesh: An Anthology of Trans Body Horror, edited by Lor Gislason Published by Ghoulish Books Neith’s striking concept is buttressed by the unflinching description of the main character’s every dying bodily sensation and, coupled with the dark, awkward, and pointedly sadomasochistic relationship that develops between killer and victim, … Bound in Flesh: An Anthology of Trans Body Horror, edited by Lor GislasonRead more
Three Sixes and a Forked Tongue or Cold Medicine and a Liar by James Tyler Toothman
James Tyler Toothman – Three Sixes and a Forked Tongue or Cold Medicine and a Liar Witchcraft and coming of age drama are an intoxicating mix in this unmissable, magnificent, and highly original tale James Tyler Toothman – Three Sixes and a Forked Tongue or Cold Medicine and a Liar … Three Sixes and a Forked Tongue or Cold Medicine and a Liar by James Tyler ToothmanRead more
Author Caught In Audacious Hoax
We talk about characters jumping off the page, but how many authors take that literally? Step forward Jasper Bark! To promote his latest trilogy of horror novels, Draw You In, from publishers Crystal Lake Entertainment, Jasper took guerrilla marketing to a whole new level. He instigated an elaborate and innovative … Author Caught In Audacious HoaxRead more
Somnium by Deirdre Swinden: A Tense and Thrilling Sci-Fi/Horror Adventure
Somnium by Deirdre Swinden A Horror Book Review by Carmilla Voiez Deirdre Swinden presents a dark and disturbing world in Somnium. A place where corporations prioritise profit over consumers’ safety – if you can imagine such a thing. The book is full of beautiful descriptions and imagery. The dialogue is realistic and … Somnium by Deirdre Swinden: A Tense and Thrilling Sci-Fi/Horror AdventureRead more
The Unholy Trinity by L. Marie Wood
The Unholy Trinity by L. Marie Wood As Woods says in her afterword, she writes stories that “linger with you long after you’ve put the book down,” and she’s right. I’ll still be thinking about some of these stories a while from now, and glancing periodically over my shoulder. The … The Unholy Trinity by L. Marie WoodRead more
Pay the Piper by George A. Romero and Daniel Kraus
Pay the Piper by George A. Romero and Daniel Kraus This is Southern Gothic at its best. And like any good Southern Gothic tale, it has its share of eccentric, deeply flawed characters, hoodoo, evil, poverty and decay. Review by Debra K. Every While going through University of Pittsburgh’s library, Daniel … Pay the Piper by George A. Romero and Daniel KrausRead more
That Which Stands Outside by Mark Morris
That Which Stands Outside by Mark Morris The strong mythology focus that permeates the latter half of the novel’s first phase never feels alienating, and if anything the more mysterious moments – such as Yrsa’s animalistic nighttime excursions – get under your skin rather make you feel all at sea. … That Which Stands Outside by Mark MorrisRead more
Lost in the Garden by Adam Leslie: A Fever-Dream Journey in Weird Fiction
Lost in the Garden by Adam Leslie: A Fever-Dream Journey in Weird Fiction This folk horror tale takes readers on a fever-dream journey across the English countryside. At a time of seemingly perpetual summer where the dead are rising as corporeal and violent ghosts, trio of friends ignore a lifetime … Lost in the Garden by Adam Leslie: A Fever-Dream Journey in Weird FictionRead more