Perhaps, then, Cujo, and its reimagining, Blood, are not about the chaos and destruction enacted by their dogs of gore but rather are about the women who overcome the odds to stop them. Perhaps, then, Cujo, and its reimagining, Blood, are not about the chaos and destruction enacted by their … The Dogs of Gore: Brad Anderson’s Blood as a Modern Reimagining of Lewis Teague’s CujoRead more
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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
After-Pride 2: Shame or Sincerity?
Those tutting and wagging their fingers over what they consider “negative representation” in genre fiction generally tend to not realise they are the ones calling for exactly that: Sanitised, straight-prescribed stereotypes that are far removed from the lived reality of any queer person, designed to accommodate traditionalist assumptions of relationships, … After-Pride 2: Shame or Sincerity?Read 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
Christopher Henderson Takes Us to the Church
Could you tell the readers a little bit about yourself? Sure. I’ve been writing for a fair old while now, although for most of the time I was working under a different name and concentrating on non-fiction – or at least on the shadowy outer edges of fact. I’d always … Christopher Henderson Takes Us to the ChurchRead more
July YA and Middle Grade Horror Roundup
July YA and Middle Grade Horror Roundup In our July YA and Middle Grade roundup we’re going to start at the top, with Kristy Acevedo’s unmissable The Warning, which is the first part of a stunning horror/science fiction duology, I’ve already read part two and will review nearer release time. … July YA and Middle Grade Horror RoundupRead 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
Exploring Unknown Universes by Kathryn Foxfield
But it’s the things people do to other people that truly scare me. Microbes at least make sense to me, which is maybe why I grew tired of studying them. People, though? That’s where the real story is. Kathryn Foxfield Exploring Unknown Universes by Kathryn Foxfield I can still remember … Exploring Unknown Universes by Kathryn FoxfieldRead more