Tag: Book Reviews
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Celebrate International Women’s Day with These Female Horror Authors
For so long in the horror genre women have been marginalized, excluded, or harassed. Even today, the genre remains male-dominated. I am constantly seeing instances where female authors are not taken seriously in the genre or outright mistreated, and this needs to stop. Horror is for everyone! That being said, with today being International Women’s…
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Happy Pub Day: The Haunting of Velkwood by Gwendolyn Kiste
Today is the day! The Haunting of Velkwood by Gwendolyn Kiste is here. I adored this book when I read it back in October, and I cannot recommend it enough! It is a highly original ghost story that turns the subgenre on its head, and I have never read anything like it. Gwendolyn is offering…
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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 Hillbilly Cannibal Slasher Falls Short
Kin by Kealan Patrick Burke On a scorching hot summer day in Elkwood, Alabama, Claire Lambert staggers naked, wounded, and half-blind away from the scene of an atrocity. She is the sole survivor of a nightmare that claimed her friends, and even as she prays for rescue, the killers — a family of cannibalistic lunatics…
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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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2024 Horror Book Releases
Happy 2024, Horror Fans! I am excited to share with you a list of all of the horror book releases that I know of that are coming out in 2024. The following is a running list, and I will keep it updated as I know of new releases. The list is broken down by month, with a…
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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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