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Book Review: At the Mercy of Beasts by Ed Kurtz

April 20, 2018
7 mins to read

“Tethered by the monstrous yet wildly different in presentation and execution, Kurtz displays just how broad his skills are. His writing is clear and immersive without being fussy, and he builds his scenes with an expert eye. No word is wasted, no detail is extraneous.” Ed Kurtz is a writer who, though perhaps not …

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News Round-up Week Ending 20 April 2018

April 20, 2018
3 mins to read

Here’s a small selection of the horror and genre news that caught our eye during the last week … Genre titan Graham Masterton returns 1 May with new novel Ghost Virus from Head of Zeus From Scottish author Graham Masterton (Walkers, The House that Jack Built) comes the new novel, Ghost Virus. In a story that fuses crime …

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Look Out For … Corpsepaint by David Peak

April 19, 2018
2 mins to read

“Cosmic-pessimism is Peak’s speciality, and when you combine that with the brutal aggression of a black metal band recording an album with a strange cult act, you know things are going to get pretty weird.” Don’t call it a come back. After years of bad decisions and a revolving door of musicians, black metal …

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This Is Horror Awards 2017: The Winners

April 19, 2018
11 mins to read

Novel of the Year Winner: Runner-up: “I’m honored, and surprised. Thanks to everyone who voted. Thanks to my publisher, JournalStone. This Is Horror sets a high standard for inquiry and discussion without a hint of elitism or pretentiousness. The site’s reviews, articles, and interviews are offered in the best spirit of horror, which is (after …