Review of ~ Zoje Stage – Wonderland

Wonderland is a chilling and captivating horror tale that follows the point of view perspective of Orla, a former formidable ballet dancer who never quite reached the lofty heights of stardom. After her retirement, Orla and her family choose to move away from their city home, relocating to a lovely new rural dwelling right in...

Review of ~ Steven Hopstaken & Melissa Prusi – Stoker’s Wilde West

7.5/10 - I received an advance reading copy of Stoker’s Wilde West in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank Steven Hopstaken, Melissa Prusi, and Flame Tree Press. It was great to rejoin Bram Stoker, Oscar Wilde, and Henry Irving as they end up tackling more supernatural threats. This time they travel...

Review of ~ Peter Newman – The Boundless (Deathless #3)

Soon to be posted on Grimdark Magazine. I received a review copy of The Boundless in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to Peter Newman and Harper Voyager. The Ruthless was my favourite fantasy read of 2019 and that lead to The Boundless being one of my most anticipated releases of 2020. When The...

Review of ~ Boy in the Box – Marc E. Fitch

7/10 - I received an advance reading copy of Boy in the Box in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank Marc E. Fitch and Flame Tree Press. A decade ago four friends decided to go hunting in Coomb’s Gulch as their way of celebrating for a stag weekend. Jonathan was getting...

Review of ~ Grady Hendrix – The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires

8/10 - I received a review copy of The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank Grady Hendrix and Quirk Books.I have had The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires on my bookshelf for a little while but I finally decided to pick...

Review of ~ Glenn Rolfe – Until Summer Comes Around

7.5/10 I received an uncorrected proof copy of Until Summer Comes Around in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank Glenn Rolfe and Flame Tree Press for the opportunity. I have been sinking my teeth into the horror genre more frequently recently and I decided it was about time I read a...

Review of ~ Tim Waggoner – The Forever House

7.5/10 I received an uncorrected proof copy of The Forever House in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank Tim Waggoner and Flame Tree Press for the opportunity. The Forever House starts with the Eldred family moving into an infamous dwelling in a quiet cul-de-sac in suburban Rockbridge. The house in question...

Review of ~ Ramsey Campbell – The Wise Friend

8.5/10 I received an advance reading copy of The Wise Friend in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank Ramsey Campbell and Flame Tree Press for the opportunity. This was the perfect example of why I love being a book reviewer. Being sent a novel I knew nothing about and randomly deciding...

Review of ~ Craig Schaefer – Ghosts of Gotham

8/10 "I am thinking," the voice in the chaos said to Lionel, "of writing a new tragedy. You're going to play the hero." I received an advanced reading copy of Ghosts of Gotham in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to Craig Schaefer and 47North for the opportunity. Lionel Page is an investigative journalist...

Review of ~ M.R. Carey – Someone Like Me

8.5/10 I received an advanced review copy of Someone Like Me in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank M.R. Carey and Orbit Books. Minor spoilers may follow. This narrative opens with Liz's ex-husband Marc attacking her when she asks why her kids are back so late and refuses his request that...