Bob Pastorella

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Look Out For … Children of Demeter by EV Knight

  • July 22, 2021

  • 3 mins to read

Children of Demeter by EV Knight - cover

“With this latest novel, Knight presents a nightmarish story of hippie cults and dark secrets pushing a social worker to the edge of sanity.” In 1973, a small commune in West Burma, WI., consisting of mostly women and children, literally disappears overnight. Sociologist Sarah Bisset, on sabbatical, is drawn to West Burma, curious about the …

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Book Review: Bayou Whispers by R.B. Wood

  • July 21, 2021

  • 5 mins to read

Bayou Whispers by R.B. Wood - cover

“A very rewarding read, full of the mysterious and mystical history of the bayou—both established and original to Wood’s creation—as well as naturally secretive characters and action aplenty.”   R.B. Wood is a recent MFA graduate from Emerson College and writes speculative and dark thrillers. His work has appeared in volume six of Crystal Lake …

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Look Out For … August’s Eyes by Glenn Rolfe

  • July 15, 2021

  • 2 mins to read

August's Eyes by Glenn Rolfe - cover

“Rolfe’s latest effort pits a social worker against a violent serial killer in a strange  world where nightmares become reality.” A social worker’s dreams shift into a nightmarish reality, compelling him to finally face the mistakes of his past. A serial killer turns his own land of graveyards into an evil playground that bends to …

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Book Review: Beneath a Pale Sky by Philip Fracassi

  • July 14, 2021

  • 9 mins to read

Beneath a Pale Sky by Philip Fracassi - cover

“Fracassi’s publishing history is jam-packed with quality quicksand fiction that seems serene on the surface, innocently drawing readers in, until we cannot escape its devilish clutches, and this collection is no exception.” Horror fans are by now so familiar with his name that he ought to need no formal introduction but, with so much horror …

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