“Tense, horrifying, action-packed and populated with a fresh and engaging cast of characters, as well as a unique take on the undead that continues to evolve and deeply impress me as a reader and reviewer, Snipers is one of the best zombie apocalypse novels that I have read in a long time – and I have read a lot of them.”
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Red Virus (Zommunist Invasion Book I) – Camille Picott – Review
“…yet more proof that she is a fresh and exciting new voice in the zombie apocalypse genre. I cannot wait to get my hands on the next title in the series, due for release in December 2020, and I can guarantee that I will be reviewing it on this blog when it comes out. If you’re a fan of smart, intelligently-written and action-packed zombie tales – then look no further than anything written by Camille Picott…”
The Governess of Greenmere – Paul Leone – Review
The Governess of Greenmere Paul Leone As I’ve mentioned in previous reviews on this blog, I’ve become a dedicated fan … More
Horrorama – C.V. Hunt (Ed.) – Review
“Quite frankly, Horrorama is nothing less than the Gold-Standard for Grindhouse Horror Fiction, and I really look forward to seeing what Hunt and Grindhouse Press come up with next; whatever it is, I’ll certainly be there watching…”
Cover Reveal [Blog Exclusive] – The Governess of Greenmere – Paul Leone
The Governess of Greenmere Paul Leone It’s time for another exclusive cover art (and back-cover blurb) reveal here on The … More
The Curious Case of the Clairvoyant Curate – David Flin – Review
The Curious Case of the Clairvoyant Curate David Flin Sergeant Frosty Publications I do enjoy a good murder-mystery title from … More
M.I.C.H.A.E.L. (Short Sharp Shocks! Book 52) – Jess Doyle – Review
“Powerfully written, with a gripping and quietly terrifying atmosphere that becomes more and more unsettling as the story progresses and time unwinds, and based around an emotional core that is perfectly judged and immensely powerful, M.I.C.H.A.E.L is an incredibly impressive piece of short horror fiction…”
Screaming Creatures – Sean M. Thompson – Review
“Screaming Creatures is undeniable proof that, when one considers the state of the Weird Horror subgenre, one cannot speak about its leading lights without now listing Sean M. Thompson alongside writers like Gemma Files, Jonathan Raab and Matthew M. Bartlett. There’s a unique signature that runs throughout all of the stories within the collection, an eerie and deeply unsettling sense of wrongness that only Thompson is able to evoke with such clarity, and an often philosophical air that gives his stories that distinctive edge to them…”
Unbecoming Me & Other Interruptions (Short Sharp Shocks! Book 51) – Christopher Stanley – Review
“Drawing deeply from the darkest recesses of the human psyche, and demonstrating a keen eye for the fragile and insubstantial nature of the human condition, Christopher Stanley has created a haunting collection of horror stories in Unbecoming Me & Other Interruptions…”
The Crypt of Blood: A Halloween TV Special – Jonathan Raab – Review
The Crypt of Blood: A Halloween TV Special Jonathan Raab Muzzleland Press While there are many leading lights in the … More
Murder in Jerusalem & Little Greys – Paul Leone – Quick Reviews
“Taken together, Murder in Jerusalem and Little Greys are two solid short stories that demonstrate Leone’s range and skill as a writer, and his prodigious and deeply impressive imagination.”
The Luna Missile Crisis – Rhett C. Bruno & Jaime Castle – Review
“The Luna Missile Crisis is a first-rate piece of science-fiction and alternate history fiction by Bruno and Castle, the two authors creating a novel that transcends many of the stereotypes and tropes that litter those two genres and subverts many others, creating a fast-paced, multi-layered and often thought-provoking narrative that had me hooked from the very first page….”
Car Crash Weather – Matthew Tait – Quick Review
“Car Crash Weather is a short but masterful read from author Matthew Tait, the atmosphere, language and superb plotting all demonstrating the clear talent that Tait has as a horror writer, and I certainly intend to seek out more of his works to read and review in the months ahead…”
Night Voices – Frank Duffy & Paul Edwards – Review
“Night Voices is a superb collaboration between Frank Duffy and Paul Edwards, and one of the most impressive, accomplished and emotionally affecting collections of horror short fiction I’ve encountered in a very long time reviewing titles in the genre….”
The Plumbers – Terry M West – Review
“It’s a deeply impressive achievement by Terry M West, a deftly-written, highly imaginative and often surprisingly philosophical look at the zombie apocalypse through the eyes of two critical yet underappreciated workers…”
