Tag: Thriller
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Book Review: An Unexpectedly Thoughtful and Traumatizing Read
Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay Synopsis A chilling twist on the “cursed film” genre from the bestselling author of The Pallbearers Club and The Cabin at the End of the World. In June 1993, a group of young guerilla filmmakers spent four weeks making Horror Movie, a notorious, disturbing, art-house horror flick. The weird part? Only three of the film’s…
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ARC Review: A Female Rage Bonanza Not for the Squeamish
The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika Kim Release Date: June 25, 2024 Synopsis Feminist psychological horror about the making of a female serial killer from a Korean-American perspective. Ji-won’s life tumbles into disarray in the wake of her appa’s extramarital affair and subsequent departure. Her mother, distraught. Her younger sister, hurt and confused.…
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ARC Review: A Masterpiece Epistolary Novel Unlike Anything You Have Read
Letters to the Purple Satin Killer by Joshua Chaplinsky Release Date: April 6, 2024 Jonas Williker is considered one of the most sadistic serial murderers of the modern era. This epistolary novel explores the aftermath of his arrest and the psychological trauma of those who lived through it. The Pennsylvania native brutalized his way into…
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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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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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New! Paperbacks from Hell Barnes & Noble Exclusive Editions
Happy Wednesday, Horror Fans! I am excited to announce that Barnes & Noble recently released four exclusive editions of four of the books featured in Paperbacks from Hell by Grady Hendrix. These four editions all feature introductions by Grady Hendrix, as well as unique cover details and a special trade paperback format. These editions are…
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Book Review: A Horror Anthology with Something for Everybody
The Box by Scott J. Couturier Overall Rating: 4/5 Spooky Rating: 3/5 Quick Take The Box by Scott J. Couturier is an anthology that ranges from gothic horror to extreme horror and back again. It truly is a mix of horror stories that will appeal to every type of horror fan. Tell Me More Horror…
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Book Review: A Bizarre Fever Dream
Theme Music by T. Marie Vandelly An utterly propulsive and unpredictable psychological thriller from stunning new talent T. Marie Vandelly For the lucky among us, life is what you make of it, but for Dixie Wheeler, the theme music for her story was chosen by another long ago, on the day her father butchered her…
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Book Review: An Epic Story of Survival in a Horrific World
Convergence by Jesse Clary In bright, bold, red letters the words “TOTAL CONVERGENCE” flash on Jay’s TV reminding him that the end of the world is only a week away. Seven years ago, The Anomaly appeared high in the sky and marked the beginning of the world’s end. The great black diamond continues to tear the…
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