Category: Reviews

Book Review: Near the Bone by Christina Henry

August 18, 2021
7 mins to read

“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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Book Review: The Samaritan by Dave Jeffery

August 11, 2021
7 mins to read

“The A Quiet Apocalypse series has become must-read fiction for horror fans everywhere, one of those stories that deserve to be enjoyed for many generations to come.” Always an incredibly supportive and generous voice in the online horror community, Dave Jeffery truly took us all by surprise with the creation of the A Quiet …

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Book Review: Bayou Whispers by R.B. Wood

July 21, 2021
5 mins to read

“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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Book Review: Beneath a Pale Sky by Philip Fracassi

July 14, 2021
9 mins to read

“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 …