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Anthony Ryan’s The Feeding and the Art of Post-Apocalyptic Terror

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

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The Atlas of Hell by Nathan Ballingrud: Hell and Earth’s Dark Side

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

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

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

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Into the Wild Green Yonder: A Short and Creepy Fairy Tale

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

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

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

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Why An Echo of Children Stands Out in Modern Horror Fiction

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

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Hellbound Bastards are After Chris W. McGuinness

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

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

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

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Responsible Depictions of Mental Illness in Horror

Responsible Depictions of Mental Illness in Horror

Responsible Depictions of Mental Illness in Horror Fiction is a wonderful avenue for readers to better understand certain mental struggles. Horror does this particularly vividly because it evokes in readers many of the same emotions that mental illness sometimes augments—dread, fear, terror, anxiety, paranoia, disgust and, of course, horror itself.  … Responsible Depictions of Mental Illness in HorrorRead more

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That Very Witch: Fear, Feminism, and the American Witch Film

That Very Witch: Fear, Feminism, and the American Witch Film

That Very Witch: Fear, Feminism, and the American Witch Film by Payton McCarty-Simas  With a book launch event at Fantasia to follow shortly after, That Very Witch: Fear, Feminism, and the American Witch Film, a new nonfiction book exploring the evolution of witches in horror.  That Very Witch will be published on 22nd July, 2025, from Luna Press. … That Very Witch: Fear, Feminism, and the American Witch FilmRead more