Play Nice by Rachel Harrison: More Than Just a Ghost Story This is what draws the reader into Rachel Harrison’s books. She knows People. Our goals, quests, monsters to overcome and truths to dig out (or not). Whether she writes about witches, werewolves, cults or haunted houses, her characters are … Play Nice by Rachel Harrison: More Than Just a Ghost StoryRead more
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Colm Field Pays a Visit to Uncle Zeedie
Colm Field Pays a Visit to Uncle Zeedie Please tell the readers a little bit about yourself. I’m a big horror nut, who writes during every spare interval from a day job in construction and my three kids. Fortunately I write a big chunk of my books (and this interview) … Colm Field Pays a Visit to Uncle ZeedieRead more
We Are Always Tender With Our Dead: A Review of Eric LaRocca’s Shocking New Novel
LaRocca isn’t done with the town of Burnt Sparrow yet and despite spending most of the book wishing I could escape the oppressive nightmare of the town, I too am hungry for more. Nevertheless, it is already clear that the author has something to say with this trilogy, starting with: … We Are Always Tender With Our Dead: A Review of Eric LaRocca’s Shocking New NovelRead more
How The Captive by Kit Burgoyne Blends Spooky Scares and Sharp Satire
How The Captive by Kit Burgoyne Blends Spooky Scares and Sharp Satire The Captive is an audacious debut. It is a novel that demands to be read on multiple levels: as a gripping, pacey thriller; as a chilling supernatural horror story in the tradition of Ira Levin’s Rosemary’s Baby; and as a … How The Captive by Kit Burgoyne Blends Spooky Scares and Sharp SatireRead more
Why You’ll Love A Hodgepodge of Horror by Tony Evans
Horror Book Review: A Hodgepodge of Horror by Tony Evans Dark Holler Press, 181 Pages, Available now on Amazon in eBook and paperback Review by Damascus Mincemeyer Born into a hostile universe without any advance knowledge regarding the nature of existence, humanity has often turned to storytelling to understand its … Why You’ll Love A Hodgepodge of Horror by Tony EvansRead more
The Possession of Alba Díaz: A New Take on Possession Stories
The Possession of Alba Díaz: A New Take on Possession Stories The book deals with multiple layers of class, greed, religion and politics but in a way that those from less privileged facets of society will continuously — and currently — run up against. Each of these themes aren’t consistently in the forefront but … The Possession of Alba Díaz: A New Take on Possession StoriesRead more
Juno Guadalupe is Looking for The Lights of Greyfare
Juno Guadalupe is Looking for The Lights of Greyfare Please tell the readers a little bit about yourself. I grew up in the mountains but spent most of my adult life with a camera in my hand. Photography, to me, is just another form of storytelling—maybe more poetic, since you’re … Juno Guadalupe is Looking for The Lights of GreyfareRead more
Anthony Ryan’s The Feeding and the Art of Post-Apocalyptic Terror
Anthony Ryan’s The Feeding and the Art of Post-Apocalyptic Terror A Horror Book Review by Jim Mcleod Anthony Ryan, renowned for his bestselling fantasy sagas, ventures deeper into post-apocalyptic terrain with The Feeding, a gripping, standalone thriller that masterfully blends relentless action, poignant character drama, and genuinely unsettling horror. Released on August 12, … Anthony Ryan’s The Feeding and the Art of Post-Apocalyptic TerrorRead more
The Atlas of Hell by Nathan Ballingrud: Hell and Earth’s Dark Side
Nathan Ballingrud returns with a journey into The Atlas of Hell the stories are ultra bleak and examine the darker side of human nature, split between those set in Hell itself and those dealing with murky earthly goings on, sometimes with a dark fantasy vibe. In parts gory, others very … The Atlas of Hell by Nathan Ballingrud: Hell and Earth’s Dark SideRead more
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
Meet Ana Yudin: Your Next Favourite Author
Meet Ana Yudin: Your Next Favourite Author Discover the inspiring journey of Ana Yudin, a talented author whose captivating stories have won the hearts of readers everywhere. In this exclusive interview, Ana shares insights into her writing process, the themes that drive her work, and what motivates her to create … Meet Ana Yudin: Your Next Favourite AuthorRead more
Into the Wild Green Yonder: A Short and Creepy Fairy Tale
Book Review – Into the Wild Green Yonder by Peter Crowther and Tim Lebbon: A Short and Creepy Fairy Tale Its story and vision exceeds the humble sheets of paper it’s printed on. It shades itself with moments of horror and finds a nice overall home within the fantasy genre, … Into the Wild Green Yonder: A Short and Creepy Fairy TaleRead more
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
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
Henry Corrigan is Facing Up to His Childhood Fears.
Henry Corrigan is Facing Up to His Childhood Fears. I began this confession with the best of intentions (Any article about childhood fears is a kind of confession. One where we try to tell the truth as best we can and as well as we remember it.) I knew exactly how … Henry Corrigan is Facing Up to His Childhood Fears.Read more