Look Out For … A Still and Awful Red by Michael Howarth

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“With his debut adult novel, Howarth shifts the narrative of the Elizabeth Bathory legend to a seamstress caught in a web of madness, presenting a horrifying tale of survival.” Hungary, 1609. An accomplished seamstress dreaming of more comfortable life is chosen by Countess Bathory to sew a new series of gowns. Maria jumps at the …

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Book Review: The American by Jeffrey Thomas

The American by Jeffrey Thomas - cover

“A riveting read, a fascinating mixture of mystery, thriller and horror with a depth not always found in such stories.”   Jeffrey Thomas has been described as a prolific writer of science fiction and horror, and a quick online search will prove why. As well as being the creator of the nightmarish futuristic megalopolis Punktown, …

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5 Must Read Horror Articles 15 March 2021

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Welcome to Must Read Horror, where we search the internet for the best horror articles of the week so you don’t have to.  Without further ado: LitHub provides this long read on how Algernon Blackwood derived sublime horror from nature Bloody Disgusting dig into why classic horror films are still important Kendall Reviews look back …

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TIH 389: Sarah Langan on Good Neighbors, You Have the Prettiest Mask, and Promoting Books During COVID-19 Pandemic

TIH 389 Sarah Langan on Good Neighbors, You Have the Prettiest Mask, and Promoting Books During COVID-19 Pandemic

In this podcast Sarah Langan talks about Good Neighbors, ‘You Have the Prettiest Mask’, promoting books during the COVID-19 pandemic, and much more. About Sarah Langan Sarah Langan is the author of books such as The Missing, Audrey’s Door, and Good Neighbors. Show notes Click the timestamps to jump straight to the audio. Thanks for Listening! Help out …

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