“A harrowing and heartbreaking tale that will bend your mind while it crushes your soul.” A man in India loses his shadow. Doctors and scientists around the world are baffled by this phenomenon, unable to explain how or why this has happened. As they begin to study this man, others begin to lose their shadows. …
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“Though subject matter and genre, tone and style vary, each story seems to be connected in some way. By the writer’s commitment to the project, by the intent of each author to produce something distinctive and captivating.” Putting out an anthology these days—especially a horror/dark fiction anthology—can be a risky venture. How do you …
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“With such a strong line-up of stories, there is something for everyone in the third volume of hardcore horror.” Labels. How does the saying go? “They’re only good for one thing; marketing.” They can be very misleading. Take Hardcore Horror, for example. Some fans of horror fiction may be put off by that term. Gore …
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“A hugely entertaining dark fantasy with something to say about human nature, this novel should be on the shelf of everyone who yearns to read something unique and different.” Jessica McHugh is a writer whose creative talents seemingly know no bounds. In addition to her many novels—The Train Derails in Boston, Rabbits in the …
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“… each story has something to offer for horror fans, and each delivers a unique take on the premise of dogs in horror fiction …” Black Shuck Books have published many of the horror scenes biggest names, whether in their own books or as a part of their numerous anthology series. Paul Kane, Cate Gardner, …
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“The Human Alchemy is a thing of beauty, a showcase for a writer who is in possession of a startling array of skills.” In the US and Canada, there currently seems to be a loose movement of writers who are redefining horror and weird fiction. Some are already known and established—Simon Strantzas, S.P. Miskowski, …
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“As a reader, it is difficult to fathom how Baxter will be able to keep up the relentless pace and energy of the first part, but maintain it he does. Exceeds it, even.” On page one of Manifest Recall, the reader discovers that they know as much about the protagonist as the protagonist does. …
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“Paul Tremblay’s The Cabin at the End of the World is the scariest book we’ve read this year.” It was supposed to be a vacation in New Hampshire. A small family, getting away from it all. No work, no phones, and no one else within two miles in any direction. Wen has been through so much …
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“It is a difficult craft to write a piece of flash which has a start, middle and end; one which satisfies in the way a longer piece might. For those seeking to know how it’s done, Calvin Demmer has twenty-three of them for you.” The Sea Was a Fair Master is the first collection …
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“If you’ve never read anything by Tim Waggoner, this would be a fine place to start. If you’re already a fan, you’ll want to dive right in as soon as you can.” Tim Waggoner is a name which should be familiar to anyone with a passing interest in genre fiction. Even if you haven’t read …
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“Blood Standard is crime fiction, with a capital C, and hits all the notes one would expect from the genre, with a compelling main character we can’t stop reading about.” Hitman Isaiah Coleridge retired early. He screwed up bad, made a huge mess of things, and angered a whole of bunch of people that can …
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“A novel full of action, full of human emotion and relationships, Toroa … is a view into the soul of one who is pushed until breaking and the darkness that can spill out as a result.” Even a brief look at the synopsis for Toroa leaves the reader thinking that suspending one’s disbelief is going …
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“The idea that Generous manages to create a publication of such quality and packed with so much content single-handedly, is truly amazing and inspiring.” With publisher Eddie Generous at the helm, as well as every oar (this truly is a one-man operation), Unnerving has taken the independent horror publishing world by storm. While publishing …
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“A fast and entertaining read that delivers 80s style pulpy action horror by the bucket-load.” Having first viewed Nightmare on Elm Street when he was five years old, it is clear to see where the love for horror began for Patrick Lacey. It is a love that was nurtured through reading every horror book …
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“The first in Black Shuck’s Signature Novella series, it’s a fine start to the run. And as an introduction to Mackintosh’s work, it’s an excellent showcase for his obvious talents.” Paul StJohn Mackintosh is one of those writers who just seems to quietly get on with the business of producing great fiction. Though he …
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