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Meet the Writer Interview: Catherine McCarthy

  • August 25, 2021

  • 11 mins to read

From deep within the wild Welsh countryside, Catherine McCarthy spins dark yarns that deliver a sting in the tail. She is the author of the collections Door and other twisted tales, Mists and Megaliths, and also the novella, Immortelle (published by Off Limits Press July 2021): a Gothic tale of grief and revenge, set on …

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Look Out For … The Strange Thing We Become and Other Dark Tales by Eric LaRocca

  • August 19, 2021

  • 3 mins to read

The Strange Thing We Become by Eric LaRocca - cover

“With this collection, LaRocca showcases his flair for combining twisted characters with tragic stories that capture the turmoil of the human condition.” Eight dark tales. Twisted love. Tragic revelations. Explore the shadow side of love. From the mind of Eric LaRocca. Why we’re excited about this book: Within just a short amount of time, Eric …

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Book Review: The Derelict by Neil Williams

  • August 19, 2021

  • 7 mins to read
The Derelict Neil Williams - cover

“… unfolds at the perfect pace with not a wasted scene. He mounts the dread perfectly, filling the pages with atmosphere, with a fully-realised, dark world.” There are some story settings which seem to come pre-loaded with atmosphere. Post-apocalyptic worlds, for example. Or ice- and snow-locked stories. Then there are ocean-going tales, which, when done …

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Book Review: Near the Bone by Christina Henry

  • August 18, 2021

  • 7 mins to read

Near the Bone by Christina Henry - cover

“Henry shows a deep imagination, and an ability to sustain terror, even if that’s mainly of the human variety.”   Christina Henry is a name which will be familiar to many who read dark, fantastical books. For a number of years, she has carved out a career reinventing and reimaging classic works of fantasy. Peter …

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