A Very British Terror – The Works of Nigel Kneale by Anthony Ryan
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A Very British Terror – The Works of Nigel Kneale by Anthony Ryan

Today, we welcome author Anthony Ryan to Ginger Nuts of Horror to celebrate the release of his new novel The Feeding, described by Philip Fracassi as “A madly entertaining amalgam of locked-room mystery, heart-racing thriller, and terror-inducing horror show that will keep you up late into the night and darken … A Very British Terror – The Works of Nigel Kneale by Anthony RyanRead more

My Top YA Bram Stoker Award Picks of the Last Decade by Tony Jones.
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My Top YA Bram Stoker Award Picks of the Last Decade by Tony Jones.

The Young Adult (YA) Bram Stoker Award: my top picks from the last decade of Final Ballots In my previous Young Blood article “A depressing night for quality children’s fiction” I criticised the 2024 Bram Stoker Award, particularly the members who voted for two very weak novels, which clearly do … My Top YA Bram Stoker Award Picks of the Last Decade by Tony Jones.Read more

The Damocles Files: Vol 3: The Key of the Abyss, A Dark Triumph in Occult WWII Horror
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The Damocles Files: Vol 3: The Key of the Abyss, A Dark Triumph in Occult WWII Horror

The Damocles Files: Vol 3: The Key of the Abyss By Benedict J. Jones & Anthony Watson, A Dark Triumph in Occult WWII Horror The Key of the Abyss is a high-water mark for occult WWII fiction. It balances pulp spectacle with philosophical heft, proving Ginger Nuts’ longstanding thesis: Jones and … The Damocles Files: Vol 3: The Key of the Abyss, A Dark Triumph in Occult WWII HorrorRead more

Angel Down: A Descent into the Divine and Demonic in the Trenches of War
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Angel Down: A Descent into the Divine and Demonic in the Trenches of War

Angel Down by Daniel Kraus: A Descent into the Divine and Demonic in the Trenches of War Daniel Kraus, the acclaimed author behind the enjoyable Whalefall, returns with a unique and interesting narrative masterpiece: Angel Down. This immersive, cinematic novel plunges readers into the visceral nightmare of World War I, only to … Angel Down: A Descent into the Divine and Demonic in the Trenches of WarRead more

Why An Echo of Children Stands Out in Modern Horror Fiction
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Why An Echo of Children Stands Out in Modern Horror Fiction

Book Review – An Echo of Children by Ramsey Campbell ‘“They’re too fond of exorcisms in Barnwall for my liking.”’ When it comes to Ramsey Campbell, two things usually become quite obvious very quickly: firstly, that you’re in the presence of a man who has the finesse to warp and … Why An Echo of Children Stands Out in Modern Horror FictionRead more

The Needfire by MK Hardy: Ancient Magic Mysteries & Female Resistance
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The Needfire by MK Hardy: Ancient Magic Mysteries & Female Resistance

The Needfire by MK Hardy: Ancient Magic Mysteries & Female Resistance The Needfire is an impressive and captivating debut novel. Hardy’s poetic and vividly detailed descriptions of the rugged landscape, their fresh and innovative approach to traditional gothic elements, and their deeply passionate portrayal of sapphic anger combine to create … The Needfire by MK Hardy: Ancient Magic Mysteries & Female ResistanceRead more

The Homecoming by Zoë Apostolides, Gothic Secrets and Female Themes
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The Homecoming by Zoë Apostolides, Gothic Secrets and Female Themes

The Homecoming by Zoë Apostolides, Gothic Secrets and Female Themes The Homecoming remains a compelling read for those drawn to character-driven Gothic fiction and atmospheric literary suspense. It is a promising, if imperfect, debut that showcases Apostolides’ considerable talents. Zoë Apostolides’ debut novel, The Homecoming, arrives draped in the evocative trappings of Gothic … The Homecoming by Zoë Apostolides, Gothic Secrets and Female ThemesRead more

Secret Lives of the Dead by Tim Lebbon, A Masterful Descent into Folk Horror
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Secret Lives of the Dead by Tim Lebbon, A Masterful Descent into Folk Horror

Secret Lives of the Dead by Tim Lebbon: A Masterful Descent into Folk Horror Tim Lebbon’s Secret Lives of the Dead (Titan Books, August 2025) emerges as a taut, blood-soaked narrative that masterfully blurs the lines between folk horror and kinetic thriller. Across a single, rain-lashed day in the fictional UK village … Secret Lives of the Dead by Tim Lebbon, A Masterful Descent into Folk HorrorRead more

Hellbound Bastards are After Chris W. McGuinness
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Hellbound Bastards are After Chris W. McGuinness

Welcome to our interview with Chris W. McGuinness, a former journalist turned horror fiction author known for his unique blend of cosmic horror and Western themes. With his debut novella, Hellbound Bastards, and numerous short stories published in respected magazines and anthologies, Chris shares his thoughts on the horror genre, … Hellbound Bastards are After Chris W. McGuinnessRead more

Demon Song by Kelsea Yu, A Haunting Aria of Horror
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Demon Song by Kelsea Yu, A Haunting Aria of Horror

Demon Song by Kelsea Yu, A Haunting Aria of Horror Scheduled for release on September 30, 2025, by Titan Books, Demon Song marks Kelsea Yu’s highly anticipated follow-up to her Shirley Jackson Award-nominated novella Bound Feet. This gothic horror novella—clocking in at a taut 176 pages, transplants the Phantom of the Opera trope … Demon Song by Kelsea Yu, A Haunting Aria of HorrorRead more

Fridge Goop by Alana K. Drex: Immersing in 1987 with Nostalgic Horror Comedy
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Fridge Goop by Alana K. Drex: Immersing in 1987 with Nostalgic Horror Comedy

Fridge Goop by Alana K Drex 96 Pages; Available June 21 on Amazon A Horror Book Review by Damascus Mincemeyer For those who don’t remember or were too young to experience the decade first-hand, the 1980’s were rad. Those Regean-era years of MTV and Miami Vice, Molly Ringwald and Michael … Fridge Goop by Alana K. Drex: Immersing in 1987 with Nostalgic Horror ComedyRead more