“Another sterling example of Hawkins’ talent and continuing evidence that he deserves a place amongst the very best of horror writers.” It could be argued—and argued well—that horror is in something of a boom period just now. Movies are plentiful in the theatres and streaming platforms. More horror-themed TV shows are available or in the …
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“Jonathan Janz is no stranger to the horror genre, with a terrifying visceral style that packs an emotional and haunting punch.” When celebrated supernatural skeptic David Crane receives an invitation by an old friend to spend a month in “the most haunted house in Virginia”, he figures the case is nothing more than the same old …
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“Owen has delivered a thrilling tale which has elements of crime and horror as well as social commentary. But she has also planted a seed that could grow and bear yet more promising fruit.” Kelli Owen has been writing fiction since she was eight, and has been a part of the horror community since …
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“Kathleen Kaufman is no stranger to the weird and supernatural, and HAG appears to have the occult running deep in its veins.” Something awakens, secluded in the rocky Scottish cliffs. A line of descendants from an ancient matriarchal power have been called into action … but why? Through the centuries, daughters of the lowland hag, …
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“In Hell Ship, Benedict J. Jones brings fresh eyes to a common horror scenario, and he does so with enthusiasm and a clear love for the genre.” Benedict J. (Ben) Jones is a name familiar around the UK horror scene. His is a familiar face at conventions, in addition to having a number of short …
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“We Sold Our Souls is classic Grady Hendrix, a Faustian heavy metal road-trip through the nightmare lands of America.” Things were really looking good for heavy metal band Dürt Würk. The band was having their breakout moment when their lead singer Terry Hunt decided to try the solo gig, then really hit the big time …
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“Though subject matter and genre, tone and style vary, each story seems to be connected in some way. By the writer’s commitment to the project, by the intent of each author to produce something distinctive and captivating.” Putting out an anthology these days—especially a horror/dark fiction anthology—can be a risky venture. How do you …
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“Bram Stoker Award winner Tim Waggoner consistently delivers the goods when it comes to hard-hitting horror fiction, with compelling characters and dangerous horrors at every turn. “ When Jayce’s 20-year-old daughter Emory goes missing, he seeks the assistance of a strange woman named Nicola to guide him through Shadow, a dark and bizarre world, parallel …
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“With such a strong line-up of stories, there is something for everyone in the third volume of hardcore horror.” Labels. How does the saying go? “They’re only good for one thing; marketing.” They can be very misleading. Take Hardcore Horror, for example. Some fans of horror fiction may be put off by that term. Gore …
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“Coyne has written many gruesome short-stories through the years, and now the best tales are collected in one volume for the first time.” From Cemetery Dance Publishing comes a major collection by one the best writers of horror fiction. Featuring fourteen tales guaranteed to send a shiver down your spine, A Game in the …
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