Where the Dead Wait by Ally Wilkes, a horror book review by Jim Mcleod With the country being caught in the middle of a horrible cold weather snap, Where The Dead Wait by Ally Wilkes is the perfect book to curl up in front of a fire with a fine glass of whisky and … Where the Dead Wait by Ally WilkesRead more
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The Marigold by Andrew F. Sullivan
The Marigold by Andrew F. Sullivan, a Horror Book Review by Justin Allec Mycological horror is pervasively thriving right now in both books and film. Recent examples I’ve enjoyed are HBO’s The Last of Us, that pool scene from Annihilation, Kingfisher’s What Moves the Dead, McCloud Chapman’s Ghost Eaters, Moreno-Garcia’s Mexican Gothic, and I’d even … The Marigold by Andrew F. SullivanRead more
Effects Vary by Michael Harris Cohen
Effects Vary by Michael Harris Cohen, a Horror Book Review by Thomas Joyce I am mature enough to admit to my mistakes, and not being familiar with Cohen’s work sooner is a mistake. His short stories have been published in The Dark, Crystal Lake Publishing’s Shallow Waters, and in audio with Pseudopod and the NoSleep … Effects Vary by Michael Harris CohenRead more
Looking Glass Sound by Catriona Ward
Looking Glass Sound by Catriona Ward A Horror Book Review by Jim Mcleod Catriona Ward first exploded on the scene 8 years ago with her fantastic novel Rawblood. With each new release, Ward has pushed the boundaries with the reader’s expectations, forcing the reader to look not just between the lines but … Looking Glass Sound by Catriona Ward Read more
Prismatic by Edwina Grey
Prismatic by Edwina Grey A Horror Book Review by Tasha Schiedel. Okay here is the review. Please let me know your honest thoughts. I don’t normally like writing bad reviews, but I feel that it is a necessary learning experience for me that I need to do. Prismatic has a … Prismatic by Edwina GreyRead more
David Cavanagh – My Magpie Eyes Are Hungry For The Prize
David Cavanagh – My Magpie Eyes Are Hungry For The Prize: The Creation Records Story (2000, new edition 2023) A Review by Jonathan Thornton “But the original meaning of indie was something quite different. It described a culture of independence that was almost a form of protest: a means of … David Cavanagh – My Magpie Eyes Are Hungry For The PrizeRead more
The Ravening Deep by Tim Pratt, Book Review
The Ravening Deep by Tim Pratt Aconyte Books; 330 Pages; Available Now A Horror Book Review by Damascus Mincemeyer The fictional worlds created by Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) have had an immeasurable influence on modern horror. An isolated, introverted, impoverished pulp writer, in death The Gentleman of Old Providence has … The Ravening Deep by Tim Pratt, Book ReviewRead more
Shadow of the Hidden by Kev Harrison Cover Reveal
Shadow of the Hidden by Kev Harrison “It’s Seb’s last day working in Turkey, but his friend Oz has been cursed. Superstition turns to terror as the effects of the ancient malediction spill over and the lives of Oz and his family hang in the balance. Can Seb find the … Shadow of the Hidden by Kev Harrison Cover RevealRead more
The Haunting of Velkwood by Gwendolyn Kiste
The Haunting of Velkwood by Gwendolyn Kiste is a ghost story and a damn entertaining one at that. From Bram Stoker Award-winning author Gwendolyn Kiste comes a chilling novel about three childhood friends who miraculously survive the night everyone in their suburban hometown turned into ghosts–perfect for fans of Yellowjackets. Book … The Haunting of Velkwood by Gwendolyn KisteRead more
Bloodsworn by Tej Turner
Tej Turner is not afraid to write violent and well-paced action scenes that are gory, and for a change shows that character deaths have an impact on both individuals and the group dynamics. Bloodsworn by Tej Turner, review by Fantasy Book Nerd. “Everyone from Jalard knew what a bloodoath was. … Bloodsworn by Tej TurnerRead more
The Angels of L19 by Jonathan Walker
‘The Angels of L19’ is undoubtedly one of the literary highlights of 2021 The beautifully written The Angels of L19 takes us back to Liverpool 1984, building a fascinating story around a small community of Evangelical Christians who all attend the same local church, go on the same camps and whose lives … The Angels of L19 by Jonathan WalkerRead more
The Angels of L19: Reimagining Religious Belief in Novel Form
My novel The Angels of L19 is a work of weird fiction set in an evangelical church in Liverpool in 1984 – a world I grew up in. Historically, the English novel has often presented religious belief and religious experience in negative ways: either as insincere, a pretext for self-righteousness; or as … The Angels of L19: Reimagining Religious Belief in Novel FormRead more
Mouthful of Spiders by Jason R. Barden: A Horror Book Review
Mouthful of Spiders by Jason R. Barden A Horror Book Review by Frank Lee Writing a book can take years of hard labour. Writers pour their hearts and souls into their stories, and it is painful to know this and still find little to praise in the finished product. It … Mouthful of Spiders by Jason R. Barden: A Horror Book ReviewRead more
Unveiling Dark Magic, Technology and Storms in Kyle Toucher’s Live Wire
Live Wire by Kyle Toucher Horror Book Review by Carmilla Voiez This novel could never be described as a slow burn. The combination of dark magic, technology and a ferocious storm is a very clever way to ensure that neither the group of protagonists nor the reader has even momentary … Unveiling Dark Magic, Technology and Storms in Kyle Toucher’s Live WireRead more
The House of Last Resort by Christopher Golden
The House of Last Resort by Christopher Golden When offered to buy a house for 1 Euro JUST SAY NO!!!!! Since appearing on the scene in the mid-nineties, Christopher Golden has been incredibly prolific with a wide range of fiction that confidently crosses genres. Although I have read a relatively … The House of Last Resort by Christopher GoldenRead more