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Posted on February 24, 2022February 18, 2022

Book review: In the House in the Dark of the Woods by Laird Hunt⁠

"Written absolutely gorgeously, you will want to devour this book over just one or two sessions. Think Grimm’s fairytales with a dash of folk-horror thrown in." Read my review for In the House in the Dark of the Woods by Laird Hunt⁠...

Posted on February 22, 2022February 18, 2022

Book review: Mr. Cables by Ronald Malfi

"Malfi is an amazingly atmospheric writer and really knows how entertain his readers!" Read my review for Mr. Cables by Ronald Malfi...

Posted on June 7, 2021June 4, 2021

Book review: The Grip of It by Jac Jemc⁠

"There was definitely potential here but it missed the mark on so many things, leaving it as a 'didn't love it, didn't hate it' kind of read for me.⁠" Read my review of ambiguous horror story The Grip of It by Jac Jemc...

Posted on April 15, 2021March 31, 2021

Book review: The Hunger by Alma Katsu

"I had high hopes for this one but ultimately, it was quite a let-down.⁠" Read my review for disappointing horror novel The Hunger by Alma Katsu...

Posted on April 10, 2021March 31, 2021

Book review: The Inner Room by Robert Aickman⁠

"This a very quick short story at just 80 pages long, so the perfect piece to pick up as a boost to your reading goal!⁠" Read my review for short story, The Inner Room by Robert Aickman...

Posted on February 23, 2021January 29, 2021

Book review: Come Closer by Sara Gran

"This is a really fast paced story of demonic possession that had elements of humour between the horror and emotion." Read my review for this fun and quick horror book Come Closer by Sara Gran...

Posted on February 15, 2021January 22, 2021

Book review: Starve Acre by Andrew Michael Hurley⁠

"I love this authors work, it's the type of horror that is so subtle, almost imperceptible, and then you realise you're backed into a corner, suddenly trapped and terrified." Read my review for folk-horror book Starve Acre by Andrew Michael Hurley⁠...

Posted on February 9, 2021January 22, 2021

Book review: Ghost Wall by Sarah Moss⁠

"I'm really glad I went into this one without knowing much about the story. It's a little novella but wow does it pack a punch!⁠⁠" Read my review for Sarah Moss' intense read, Ghost Wall...

Posted on February 7, 2021February 7, 2021

Book review: Nikki Come Home by Elizabeth Virginia Poirier

“There are so many hidden gems amongst all the self-published, indie books out there and Nikki Come Home is one of them!” Read my review for this wickedly wild book Nikki Come Home by Elizabeth Virginia Poirer...

Posted on December 11, 2020January 7, 2021

Book review: Waves of Sound and Water by Stephen Williams

"This one was a good quick story! Some brilliant and chilling imagery throughout." Read my review for short story Waves of Sound and Water by Stephen Williams...

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