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Are Zombies Officially Being Beaten Back to Death?
Written by: Matt Molgaard At the moment I’ve got 21 physical copies – not including already assigned novels – in the review queue, awaiting coverage. 10 of them are zombie novels. In the past few weeks we’ve discussed World War Z, Necropolis Now, Cages and Ex-Heroes, to name just a few. If any of those […]
Learn ‘The ABCs of Death’… In Book Format!
If you caught the crazy collection of short films, wrapped up and delivered in a package branded, The ABCs of Death, you may want to pay heed to this little piece of news. It looks as though book lovers are being offered a chance to get this collection in literary format. That’s right, a “grown-up […]
Vincenzo Bilof ‘Necropolis Now: Zombie Ascension’ Review
Written by: Tim Meyer The city of Detroit is in trouble. Flesh-craved maniacs flood the streets, terrorizing fleeing civilians. Explosions ensue, fires ignite. Within hours, the city becomes a warzone. Military descends, hoping to regain control of the chaos that has quickly escalated. But it’s too late. The dead have risen and they are here […]
Gary William Crawford and Bruce Boston ‘Notes from the Shadow City’ Review
Written by: Drake Morgan Modern poetry is a very challenging animal. In the post-modernist wake, form, style, and function have been tossed to the wind in favor of a less structured approach. At times this can feel a bit like anarchy as I wade through it. Modern genre poetry is even more difficult as it […]
Vincent Stoia ‘Jin Village’ Review
Written by: Tyler Reedy When Sean Yang’s step-father asks him to come along with him on an impromptu archaeological dig he couldn’t possibly say no. A free trip to China, a paying job, and a bonding experience with his step-father all sound like a great idea. Sean can’t wait to start, even if it means […]
Marshall Moore ‘The Infernal Republic’ Review
Written by: Vitina Molgaard Having never before read Mr. Moore’s work, I was uncertain of what to anticipate. I was overjoyed with what I found within the pages of The Infernal Republic. Included are seventeen short stories that are delightfully sinister and dark. It is my desire to tempt and tease you with a sampling […]
Karen Dionne ‘Freezing Point’ Review
Written by: Drake Morgan With climate change comes infinite possibilities for horror. We are creating a real-life nightmare across the globe as extreme weather conditions continue to wreak havoc. Environmental horror is just waiting for the right author to come along and tap into the growing fears and nightmares. Karen Dionne’s novel Freezing Point addresses […]
Joe McKinney and Michael McCarty ‘Lost Girl of the Lake’ Review
Written by: Drake Morgan Lost Girl of the Lake is a coming-of-age novella set in Texas in the early 1960s. Mark is the son of a wealthy Texan and his summer of country club life is dull, lifeless, and beyond tedious for a fifteen year old. One night he ventures into the nearby woods and […]
F. Paul Wilson ‘By the Sword: A Repairman Jack Novel’ Review
Written by: Wayne C. Rogers By the Sword: A Repairman Jack Novel by F. Paul Wilson won me over before I even started reading it. Being a lover of Japanese history, philosophy, martial arts, Japanese swords (katanas), Zen, Japanese sword fighting, etc., I was certainly eager to read this book though I waited almost three […]
Jack Ketchum and Lucky McKee Nominated for a Shirley Jackson Award
Fan of Jack Ketchum and Lucky McKee’s, I’m Not Sam? Well, you’re not alone. The novella has yanked down plenty of praise, and has now been nominated for a Shirley Jackson Award in the Novella category. Ketchum and McKee toe the line with some fine contemporary works that include, 28 Teeth of Rage by Ennis […]
