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
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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
Silent Hill: A Chimerical Kaleidoscope, My Life In Horror
Video games have been a part of our lives for decades now, evolving from simple 16-bit games to complex, immersive 3D experiences. For many of us, the transition from childhood to adolescence was marked by a shift in the type of games we played, as well as a greater understanding … Silent Hill: A Chimerical Kaleidoscope, My Life In HorrorRead 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
YA and Middle Grade Horror Roundup, November 2023
YA and Middle Grade Horror Roundup, November 2023 In our latest roundup for November 2023 we have a strong collection of eleven books, some I loved, more importantly even if I was not knocked out, still have plenty to offer book loving teenagers. Keep your eyes peeled for our ‘Best … YA and Middle Grade Horror Roundup, November 2023Read more
Jonathon T. Cross – Childhood Fears.
CHILDHOOD FEARSMy most potent childhood fear was death. Not the physical act of dying, rather, what death meant for my conscious awareness. This existential dread goes back as far as I can remember. My mother was terribly off put when she first found out. She was driving me home from … Jonathon T. Cross – Childhood Fears.Read more
Good Girls Don’t Die by Christina Henry – Horror Book Review
Review by Valerie Lester Christina Henry is well known for her reimagining of classics like Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (Alice), Little Red Riding Hood (The Girl in Red), and Sleepy Hollow (Horseman). In more recent years, she’s taken a stab at small-town murder mystery with 2020’s The Ghost Tree and … Good Girls Don’t Die by Christina Henry – Horror Book ReviewRead more
Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Book Review
Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia Book Review by Carmilla Voiez Silver Nitrate is one of my top reads of 2023. Unlike Mexican Gothic which felt predictable at times and contained too little characterization, Silver Nitrate gives us gorgeous characterization. Montserrat and Tristán are richly portrayed as two people in an … Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Book ReviewRead more
Horror Author Interview – Patrick Rutigliano
Could you tell the readers a little bit about yourself? Hi. I’m Patrick Rutigliano. I’m a lifelong horror fan, cat wrangler, amateur cook, metalhead, adventure game enthusiast, and general geek. I also write fiction and poetry. Which one of your characters would you least like to meet in real life? … Horror Author Interview – Patrick RutiglianoRead more