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Book Review: Nightly Owl, Fatal Raven by Jessica McHugh

  • July 27, 2018

  • 7 mins to read

Nightly Owl, Fatal Raven by Jessica McHugh - cover

“A hugely entertaining dark fantasy with something to say about human nature, this novel should be on the shelf of everyone who yearns to read something unique and different.”   Jessica McHugh is a writer whose creative talents seemingly know no bounds. In addition to her many novels—The Train Derails in Boston, Rabbits in the …

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Look Out For … Rasputin: The Voice of the Dragon by Mike Mignola, Chris Roberson, and Dave Stewart

  • July 26, 2018

  • 2 mins to read

Rasputin- The Voice of the Dragon by Mike Mignola - cover

“Mike Mignola’s Hellboy universe is ripe with his own take on occult mythology infused with original characters that consistently take our breath away. “ World War II is raging, and the Nazis are in need of an edge for victory. They turn to the dark arts, and the power of an enigmatic mystic. While enlisted …

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Book Review: In Dog We Trust, edited by Anthony Cowin

  • July 25, 2018

  • 7 mins to read

n Dog We Trust, edited by Anthony Cowin - cover

“… each story has something to offer for horror fans, and each delivers a unique take on the premise of dogs in horror fiction …” Black Shuck Books have published many of the horror scenes biggest names, whether in their own books or as a part of their numerous anthology series. Paul Kane, Cate Gardner, …

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Book Review: The Human Alchemy by Michael Griffin

  • July 20, 2018

  • 9 mins to read

The Human Alchemy by Michael Griffin - cover

“The Human Alchemy is a thing of beauty, a showcase for a writer who is in possession of a startling array of skills.”   In the US and Canada, there currently seems to be a loose movement of writers who are redefining horror and weird fiction. Some are already known and established—Simon Strantzas, S.P. Miskowski, …

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