Faerie Tale by Raymond E. Feist – A My life in Horror There was a particular book when I was very, very young, a book that sat high up on my Mother’s bookshelves in the living room. I can’t recall precisely when its cover snared my attention; only that I was … Faerie Tale by Raymond E. Feist – A My life in HorrorRead more
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Folk Horror Short Stories (Beyond and Within) edited by Paul Kane & Marie O’Regan
Folk Horror Short Stories (Beyond and Within) edited by Paul Kane & Marie O’Regan In Flame Tree Press’ latest anthology in their ‘Beyond & Within’ series, aiming to showcase a variety of writers, voices, and backgrounds, Paul Kane and Marie O’Regan bring together the various tributaries of folk horror to create … Folk Horror Short Stories (Beyond and Within) edited by Paul Kane & Marie O’ReganRead more
The Broken Binding Launches Publishing Arm – Breaking News
The Broken Binding Press will publish Science Fiction and Fantasy. Launched during lockdown, independent bookshop The Broken Binding has seen a meteoric rise in the publishing industry, focusing on bespoke Sci Fi and Fantasy special edition subscription boxes, as well as branching out into exclusive and limited editions of genre … The Broken Binding Launches Publishing Arm – Breaking NewsRead more
Mood Swings by Dave Jeffery: Exploring a Literary Labyrinth
Mood Swings by Dave Jeffery Over the last decade I have read and reviewed a fair bit of Dave Jeffery’s impressive and varied output, with Mood Swings being my first serious encounter with his short story output. Some of the eight stories in this micro-collection have been previously released in … Mood Swings by Dave Jeffery: Exploring a Literary LabyrinthRead more
Blood Covenant by Alan Baxter
When it comes to intelligent, fast-paced action horror books, Alan Baxter stands out as one of the finest exponents of this horror subgenre. His latest novel, Blood Covenant from Cemetery Dance Publications, ramps up everything he has written before well past 11! Blood Covenant by Alan Baxter is a gripping horror-thriller … Blood Covenant by Alan BaxterRead more
Crypt of the Moon Spider: A Must-Read for Fans of Dark Fantasy
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
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
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