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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 […]
J.F. Gonzalez and Mark Williams ‘Clickers’ Review
Written by: Tyler Reedy Rick Sychek is a famous horror author plagued by writer’s block. To help overcome his block, his buddy lends him his vacation home in Phillipsport, Maine. Phillipsport is a tiny speck of a town thirty miles away from civilization and Rick hopes the time away will do his muse some good. […]
Angella Jacob, Pierre C Arseneault ‘Dark Tales for Dark Nights’ Review
Written by: Matt Molgaard Angella Jacob and Pierre C Arseneault join forces to bring readers, Dark Tales for Dark Nights, a brief collection of six shorts. It’s an interesting anthology, with a lot of promise, and plenty of room to improve. Not a single story included is what could be considered an excellent tale, but […]
Chris Pasley ‘Cages’ Review
Written by: Matt Molgaard Videogame director, Chris Pasley delivers a new brand of terror with Cages, a tale of monstrous outbreaks and imprisoned teenagers. It’s an interesting concept that sports a wealth of promise, but sadly comes apart at the seams due to a completely botched editing job and a few significant story (perhaps I […]
Robert McCammon ‘The Providence Rider’ Review
Written by: Wayne C. Rogers What has stumped me over the last few years is why none of the major publishing houses have given Robert McCammon a fair shot since Speaks the Nightbird was first published a decade ago. I realize that Putnam published The Queen of Bedlam, but the hardcover was so cheaply made […]
