Here’s a small selection of the horror and genre news that caught our eye during the last week …
Out today from authors Sean Eads and Joshua Viola and Crystal Lake Publishing, Servants of Stone
Evil has a new home–and it’s a place called New Vineland. The town appeared almost overnight, as if summoned from the shadows, complete with a looming stone tower at its heart and a general store that promises to fulfill your deepest desires… for the price of your soul.
Drawn by a witch’s secret summons, the curious and the desperate are flocking to New Vineland, unaware of the doom that awaits them. But the witch didn’t count on Harold Goodman–an adventurous young Englishman with an unshakable moral compass and a burning desire to uncover the truth behind the tower’s dark power.
Joined by an enigmatic stonemason, a salty old sailor with more wisdom than he lets on, a haunted warhorse with a hero’s heart, and a gifted young girl just awakening to her magic, Harold sets out to challenge the evil that fuels New Vineland. The battle for the town – and the souls within it – is about to begin.
In this dark and historical fantasy, Harold’s journey becomes a tale of sorcery and witch magic, where the line between good and evil is blurred. With themes of mystery, sacrifice, and determination, Servants of Stone weaves a captivating story of war and adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Unravel the secrets of a town steeped in ancient magic, and follow Harold and his companions as they fight to reclaim the future of their world. Perfect for fans of dark fantasy and witchcraft thrillers. Available today in eBook and paperback editions, you can grab your copy here.
Arriving 30 June from editors Sarah Jules, Shauna McEleney and T C Parker, and Nefarious Bat Press, Good for Her: An Anthology of Women’s Rage
If you’re not angry – you should be.
Good For Her: An Anthology of Women’s Rage celebrates women’s rights – and women’s wrongs.
Filled with rage, revenge and retribution and featuring stories from writers including Ai Jiang, RJ Joseph, Hailey Piper, Candace Nola, MJ Mars, Leigh Kenny and SH Cooper, Good For Her is not only pure catharsis – it supports a great cause, with 100% of profits donated to Sisters Uncut. Available for pre-order now in eBook, with other editions to follow, you can guarantee your copy here.
Out now from The Shippy Writers and Dammaged Productions, Chimera
The term chimera has come to describe any mythical or fictional creature with parts taken from various animals, to describe anything composed of disparate parts or perceived as wildly imaginative, implausible, or dazzling.
In other words, a chimera could be any hybrid creature.
Come with us while we regale you with eight tales of the Chimera …
We are the Shippy Writers, a small group of like minded authors who get together once a month (mostly), to talk about writing (sometimes), and push each other to write smarter (occasionally). Some of us are veteran writers with a number of books under our belts, others are virginal. It matters not the depth of the writers’ journeys, as all these tales will thrill and horrify you in equal measures.
Profits from this book will be going to Rescue Me animal sanctuary in Merseyside. Available now in eBook and paperback, you can pick up yours here.
Coming 14 August from author Jennifer Givhan and Little, Brown, Salt Bones
At the edge of the Salton Sea, in the blistering borderlands, something is out hunting. . .
Malamar Veracruz has never left the dust-choked town of El Valle. Here, Mal has done her best to build a good life: She’s raised two children, worked hard, and tried to forget the painful, unexplained disappearance of her sister, Elena. When another local girl goes missing, Mal plunges into a fresh yet familiar nightmare. As a desperate Mal hunts for answers, her search becomes increasingly tangled with inscrutable visions of a horse-headed woman, a local legend who Mal feels compelled to follow. Mal’s perspective is joined by the voices of her two daughters, all three of whom must work to uncover the truth about the missing girls in their community before it’s too late.
Combining elements of Latina and Indigenous culture, family drama, mystery, horror, and magical realism in a spellbinding mix, Salt Bones lays bare the realities of environmental catastrophe, family secrets, and the unrelenting bond between mothers and daughters. Available for pre-order now in eBook, paperback and audiobook editions, you can guarantee your copy here.
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KEV HARRISON
