Bob Pastorella

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Look Out For … Vial Thoughts by Van Essler

  • April 20, 2023

  • 3 mins to read

Vial Thoughts by Van Essler - cover

“With her debut novella, Essler presents a personal tale of generational trauma set in a strange world where knowledge is a deadly currency.” After inheriting her father’s estate, Lenora Leahill is prepared to take her place in the Age of Awareness … books can now be instantly consumed via injection from an Aqua Peritia cuff. …

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Evolution of The Dead

  • April 19, 2023

  • 7 mins to read

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Today is the second in a series of columns by David Moody to mark the release of Autumn: Exodus, the final book in his acclaimed Autumn series. Moody has been writing about the end of the world for almost thirty years. His novel, Hater, was optioned for film by Guillermo del Toro. Last time I was …

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Look Out For … Our Own Unique Affliction by Scott J. Moses

  • April 13, 2023

  • 3 mins to read

Our Own Unique Affliction by Scott J. Moses - cover

“With his debut novella, Moses tackles the often bleak and bloody existence of a vampire with a tale dripping in existential dread.” Alice Ann longs to feel the sun on her skin. Cursed to live forever, she finds herself constantly navigating profound loss, guilt, meaning, and murder. Hers is a life filled with grief, fangs, …

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Look Out For … The Vile Thing We Created by Robert P. Ottone

  • April 6, 2023

  • 3 mins to read

The Vile Thing We Created by Robert P. Ottone - cover

“With his latest, Ottone takes a look at 21st century couples and the pressures of starting a family as seen through the lens of nightmarish horror.” Lola and Ian thought they had the perfect relationship. Perfect vacations. Fine Dining. A perfectly healthy sex life. Soon their childless lifestyle starts to impact their social lives. It’s …

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