“Combining dangerous fugitives hiding out in a strange dead end village, Lip Hook: A Tale of Rural Unease sounds like an excellent mix of weird and crime that horror fans crave.” On a foggy night, a car speeds down a road in the British Isles, driven by a beautiful woman, her passenger a man …
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“Barber has created something marvelous here—a modern ghost story that manages to succeed as both supernatural chiller and high school drama.” The small, independent presses have been killing it recently. While the bigger outfits may yet have a ways to go (though they too, have been impressing lately), smaller publishers have been absolutely spoiling fans …
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“With a flair for creating unforgettable characters in impossible situations, Carey’s latest, Someone Like Me, is destined to be another classic you won’t want to miss.” Devoted mom Liz Kendall wouldn’t even hurt a fly. She’s determined to raise her children in a home full of love. But Liz has another side—a side that’s twisted …
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“The Broker of Nightmares is gorgeous, a strong work with which to launch the series, and sets the bar extremely high.” Nightscape Press is a small, independent publisher, set up in 2012 by Author Robert S. Wilson and his wife, Jennifer. Between 2012 and 2015 the press released 24 books, including novels and novellas …
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“Campbell continues to scare readers with his unique ability to draw out the terrors of everyday life with easily relatable characters faced with horrific realities.” All David Botham wants is an ordinary life. He has a regular job at a travel agency, and a good relationship with Stephanie, his girlfriend. But there are things …
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“If you haven’t read anything by Jeffery, Bad Vision would be a fine place to start. If you have, then you already know you’re in for a treat.” Something that has been mentioned with increasing frequency both on this site and elsewhere is the impressive quality of releases coming from the small presses. From …
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“There’s a thin membrane separating crime and horror fiction, and Alan Baxter seems to have crossed that barrier, blending genres in ways that are organic, unpredictable, and thoroughly captivating.” Since his childhood, Matt McLeod has been consumed by a darkness. With a lifetime of experience in wrestling with this personal hell, he’s found a way …
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“A showcase for a writer who ought to be on the shelves of every devotee of dark, weird fiction.” It’s safe to say that Undertow Publications—in addition to producing some of the most beautiful books around—is home to some fantastically talented writers. Look no further than the publisher’s annual Year’s Best Weird Fiction, guest …
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“There is the sense that something special is going on here. Despite the variety and differing types of contributions, it all hangs together like an intricate tapestry or jigsaw puzzle.” It’s been said many times—both on this site and by various other people—that Undertow Publications are producing some of the most exciting books in …
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“Anya Martin has been weaving nightmarish spells in her strange stories for many years, and now her personal best is available in one mind-bending collection.” Twelve women, twelve horrors. In Paris, a college student awakens a gargoyle; insects infest a lonely woman’s home; in post World War II Germany, an American jazz singer confronts her …
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