Here’s a small selection of the horror and genre news that caught our eye during the last week …
Arriving 13 February from authors Chad Lutzke and John Boden, and Crystal Lake Publishing, The Bedmakers
In the gripping novel set against the gritty backdrop of 1970s Chicago, two elderly men, wearied by their homeless existence, embark on a fateful train journey that promises a fresh start out west. Their story, deeply entrenched in the themes of a small-town thriller and a road trip adventure book, offers a poignant exploration of the human condition.
As the train snakes through the heart of America, what begins as a hopeful quest for work and redemption swiftly spirals into a harrowing tale of crime and mystery. Their journey, marked by heartbreaking twists and turns, soon becomes a suspenseful thriller teeming with heart and emotion.
Amidst the clatter of the rails and the ever-changing landscapes, a traumatic event in a desolate train car catapults them into a vortex of chaos. What unfolds is a chilling narrative of deceit, murder, and grave robbing, unraveling dormant secrets that threaten to consume them. Available for pre-order now in eBook, with a paperback edition to follow, you can guarantee your copy here.
Coming 7 March from writers Beverley Lee and Nicole Eigener, and Polidori Press, A Conclave of Crimson
Seven vampires gather under the roof of Vauquelin’s palatial dwelling in the heart of Paris. A meeting to gain an understanding of each other, to grow closer; a meeting of masters and vampire youth, an education perhaps for them all.
But nothing can prepare them for the events that follow. It is not any outside influence that threatens to tear them apart, but a fierce, kindling flame within: a flame that may burn it all down to the ground.
Loves that were once thought infallible and truths once steadfast come crumbling down in this dark, tragic romance where immortal souls question everything they once held as true.
With opulent, descriptive detail and an off-the-charts spice level, be ready for these vampires to take you on a journey where high passions and high heat lead to even higher stakes. Be ready (you’ll never be ready). Available for pre-order now in eBook, with physical editions to follow soon, you can guarantee your copy here.
Available 9 February from writer Adam Millard and Crystal Lake Publishing, The Village of C
When Mike Denver’s sister, Kelly, mysteriously vanishes along with her best friend, Jennifer Jones, he enlists the help of Jennifer’s distraught father to search for them. The police are seemingly clueless, and time is of the essence, but can Mike help Sam overcome his drinking-to-cope method for long enough to search in earnest?
Their rudimentary investigative skills lead them on a journey through the countryside, where they finally arrive at a strange structure not found on any of their maps. A tall, stone wall seemingly stretching for a mile in each direction. Mike and Sam know that whatever lies on the other side has something to do with the girls’ disappearance.
Nothing can prepare them for what they are about to discover. It quickly becomes clear that they are not wanted in this mysterious, uncharted village, as Mike and Sam find themselves in a fight for survival against an army of robed maniacs. And why is everyone here so… old? All except for one; the beautiful Eve Lockwood.
To unlock the mysteries of the village and a curse known only as Centum, Mike and Sam will have to first survive the night. Easier said than done when you’re in The Village of C. Available for pre-order now in eBook, with a paperback edition to follow, you can guarantee your copy here.
KEV HARRISON
