I received an uncorrected proof copy of Demon in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to Matt Wesolowski and Orenda Books. Demon is the sixth book in Wesolowski’s Six Stories series and in this entry, enigmatic journalist Scott King interviews six witnesses of a horrendous crime that occurred 26 years ago at the quaint village of Ussalthwaite.... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →