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Meet the Writer: Mike Thorn

Mike Thorn

Mike Thorn is the author of Shelter for the Damned, Darkest Hours, and Peel Back and See. His fiction has appeared in numerous magazines, anthologies, and podcasts, including Vastarien, Dark Moon Digest, The NoSleep Podcast, and Tales to Terrify. Visit his website (mikethornwrites.com) and connect with him on Twitter (@MikeThornWrites).   What first attracted you to horror writing? Reflecting on my earliest childhood encounters with horror, …

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Book Review: To Drown in Dark Water by Steve Toase

To Drown in Dark Water by Steve Toase - cover

“There are enough ideas in each story to fill dozens of novels, but the most impressive aspect is each one feels complete and whole, rather than a snippet or fragment.”   Here at This is Horror, we’re always excited when Undertow Publications release a new book. Always beautifully put together, from cover to contents, the …

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Look Out For … Don’t Push the Button by John Skipp

Don't Push the Button by John Skipp - cover

“With his new collection, Skipp is at his disturbing, passionate, and often hilarious best, giving us his all with deeply personal and illuminating stories, screenplays, and essays.” All of us know horror. Every single day, they shove it in our faces. Try to negotiate the nightmares all you want, total destruction is simply a push …

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Look Out For … The Restoration by J.H. Moncrieff

The Restoration by J.H. Moncrieff - cover

“With her latest novel, Moncrieff presents the story of a woman and her young daughter as they attempt to restore a sinister manor house that refuses to let them escape.” The perfect opportunity. At least, that’s what Terri Foxworth originally thought. Hired to restore a decrepit manor house, Terri just knew she had hit the …

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Look Out For … This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno

This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno

“With his debut novel, Gus Moreno blends modern technology with the pain and grief of a widower who discovers something evil is trying to break its way into our world.” Itza, the “world’s most advanced smart speaker” was Vera’s idea. Thiago wasn’t interested in Itza, but maybe it would be fun considering all the other …

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Look Out For … The Forest by Lisa Quigley

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“With her debut novel, Quigley draws from her own personal experiences with a story that deals with psychological trauma and the fear of the evil in the woods.”  The people of Edgewood have come to believe their tithes are what keeps them safe. Faye and her husband prepare to take on their positions of town …

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Meet the Writer: Robert Ottone

Robert Ottone - author photo

Robert P. Ottone is an author and cigar enthusiast from East Islip, NY. He delights in the creepy. He can be found online at www.SpookyHousePress.com, or on Instagram/Twitter (@RobertOttone). His collections Her Infernal Name & Other Nightmares and People: A Horror Anthology about Love, Loss, Life & Things That Go Bump in the Night are available …

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Look Out For … The Hungry Earth by Nicholas Kaufmann

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“With his latest novel, Kaufmann taps into our collective fears with a body horror shocker that’ll keep you reading well into the night.” Sakima is a sleepy little city in the Hudson Valley. It’s one of those places where everyone knows each other. Boasting an incredibly low crime rate, Sakima’s medical examiner Dr. Laura Powell …

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Book Review: Rooster by John C. Foster

“With more twists and turns than a high-speed car chase through the gloomy city streets of NYC, readers may well be surprised by the revelation, but will be exhilarated by the ride.”   A brief look at the back catalogue of John C. Foster’s published books will reveal something interesting about his work; he excels …

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Look Out For … The Seven Visitations of Sydney Burgess by Andy Marino

The Seven Visitations of Sydney Burgess by Andy Marino - cover

“With his first horror novel for adults, Marino delivers a chilling story of a woman forced to relive the traumas of her past as a darkness possesses her soul.” Sydney’s worked hard rebuilding her life. She has a great job, a house with good furniture, and a loving boyfriend who accepts her and her son …

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