Category: Book Recommendations
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Book Review: An Essential Compendium on Horrific Folklore
Freaky Folklore: A Compendium of the World’s Most Frightening Monsters, Cryptids, and Beasts by Darkness Prevails with Carman Carrion Release Date July 16, 2024 About Discover the history and culture of over 50 of the most fearsome mythical creatures to capture the human imagination in this startlingly illustrated compendium. Accompanied by illustrations of each beast, Freaky…
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Book Review: A Delicious Gothic-Fairytale
Lullaby by Cécile Guillot Hazel loves writing horror stories, and wants to become a writer. She falls for her lovely neighbor Blanche, but when her parents discover her various inclinations, they are outraged and decide to commit her to Montrose Asylum. There she meets the fiery Jo and the fragile Lulla. The three of them…
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Happy Trans Rights Readathon!
From March 22 – 29, 2024, the Trans Rights Readathon is being held. As a nonbinary individual, I find this readathon to be so important, and I am participating this year! For each book that I read during the readathon, I am going to donate $5 to Queer Asterisk, an organization here in Denver, Colorado…
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Book Review: An Important Addition to the Vampire Sub-Genre
Life Is In the Blood by Daniel Bautz Turning the hearts and minds of the quaint community in Millersburg, Ohio to the Lord is Silas Hemfant’s mission. His business is devouring their blood and adding to the ranks of his immortal legion. Business is good. Miriam is devout to her faith and her family. When…
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Book Review: A Horrific and One-of-a-Kind Dark Romance
Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver Every serial killer needs a friend.Every game must have a winner. When a chance encounter sparks an unlikely bond between rival murderers Sloane and Rowan, the two find something elusive—the friendship of a like-minded, pitch-black soul. From small town West Virginia to upscale California, from downtown Boston to rural…
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Book Review: A Spinetingling Debut from a Fantastic New Female Horror Author
Four ambitious climbers hike into the Kentucky wilderness. Seven months later, three mangled bodies are discovered. Were their deaths simple accidents or the result of something more sinister? This nail-biting, bone-chilling survival horror novel is inspired by the infamous Dyatlov Pass incident, and is perfect for fans of Alma Katsu and Showtime’s Yellowjackets. This is…
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Book Review: Nat Cassidy Does It Again
Nestlings by Nat Cassidy Nat Cassidy is at his razor-sharp best again with his horror novel Nestlings, which harnesses the creeping paranoia of Rosemary’s Baby and the urban horror of ‘Salem’s Lot, set in an exclusive New York City residential building. Ana and Reid need a break. The horrifically complicated birth of their first child has left Ana paralyzed,…
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Book Review: A Gritty and Original Take on the Vampire Mythos
Night’s Edge by Liz Kerin Liz Kerin’s Night’s Edge is a sun-drenched novel about the darkest secrets we hide and how monstrous we can be to the ones we love most. Having a mom like Izzy meant Mia had to grow up fast. No extracurriculars, no inviting friends over, and definitely no dating. The most…
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5 Horror Books to Scare Up Your Holiday Season
Ever since Halloween ended, it feels like Christmas has completely taken over – with even more force this year, if that is possible. But never fear, just because Spooky Season is over doesn’t mean that our love of horror has to stop. Here at The Horror Maven, Spooky Season is year-round, and what better way…
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Book Review: A Highly Original Ghost Story
The Haunting of Velkwood by Gwendolyn Kiste Release Date: 03/05/2024 From Bram Stoker Award–winning author Gwendolyn Kiste comes a chilling novel about three childhood friends who miraculously survive the night everyone in their suburban neighborhood turned into ghosts—perfect for fans of Yellowjackets. The Velkwood Vicinity was the topic of occult theorists, tabloid one-hour documentaries, and…
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