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Book Review: Black Static, Issue 55

  • January 4, 2017

  • 6 mins to read

Black Static #55 - cover

“Certainly more than enough to interest even the most casual reader of literary horror and dark fiction.” The months—and years—seem to roll around far too quick, these days; only very recently, it seemed there had been a new Black Static, and here already is the next issue. So what delights does this volume of the …

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Book Review: Beneath Ash and Bone by D. Alexander Ward

  • January 3, 2017

  • 4 mins to read

Beneath Ash and Bone - D. Alexander Ward - cover

“Ward has created a riveting and entertainingly sinister murder mystery, full of complex characters and intriguing scenes plucked straight from our darkest nightmares.” When you hear the name D. Alexander Ward, you may be forgiven for thinking “Oh, yeah. That editor guy!” After all, he certainly made an impact in 2016 when he co-edited two …

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Interview: Kate McHale, Science-Fiction & Fantasy Purchaser at Waterstones

  • December 28, 2016

  • 9 mins to read

Since 2008, the retail sector has been hit time and time again as well loved stores have succumbed to the financial crash. With major retail outlets such as Woolworths, Virgin and Borders collapsing and disappearing from the high street in the UK, it seems that entertainment stores are reducing more quickly than others. With this …

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Book Review: Devil’s Highway by Simon Bestwick

  • December 27, 2016

  • 5 mins to read

Devil's Highway - Simon Bestwick - cover

“Bestwick has delivered an excellent cross-genre blend which shall appeal to horror, military, and action fans alike.” It has been a very busy and productive year for Simon Bestwick with the release of numerous short stories, novellas and novels. Where this may have led some authors to sacrifice quality for quantity, fans of this author …

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