Bob Pastorella

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Look Out For … Among the Living by Tim Lebbon

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“With his latest novel, Lebbon continues his foray into eco-horror with a relevant and terrifying novel set in the melting Arctic region.” Dean and Bethan are estranged friends split apart from opposing ideologies. Bethan and her friends are environmental activists, doing their best to protect the planet. Dean’s group exploits rare minerals deep in the …

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Look Out For … The House of Last Resort by Christopher Golden

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“With his latest, Golden presents us with a young couple who learn their steal-of-a-deal new house is full of the worst kind of evil secrets.” There are many nearly empty towns in Italy, abandoned by people moving from the coast to the cities, or from inland closer to the water. The hilltop town of Becchina …

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Look Out For … We Ate the Dark by Mallory Pearson

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“In Pearson’s debut novel, four women face their grief, and something deadly sinister, while investigating the strange murder of their friend.” Sofia disappeared five years ago, found stuffed into the hollow of a tree bursting through the floorboards of a decrepit house in the woods. Now the women who loved her come home to North …

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Look Out For … This Wretched Valley by Jenny Kiefer

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“Keifer’s debut novel is primed to start 2024 off with a bang with one of the most anticipated titles of the year.” After her geologist friend Clay discovers an untouched cliff face in the Kentucky wilds, Dylan is hoping for her big break as the first person to climb it. Along with Clay, his research …

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Look Out For … Lumberjack by Anthony Engebretson

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“With this tale of strange historical Eco-Noir, Engebretson establishes himself as a writer you need to keep your eyes on.” In Nebraska, circa 1901, Neville aims to prove himself a “true man”. Encountering obstacle after obstacle, he meets J. Sterling Morton, a distinguished statesman with the power to give Neville what he desires the most. …

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Look Out For … Where the Dead Wait by Ally Wilkes

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“With her sophomore effort, Wilkes heads to the frozen Arctic region with a tale of horror and redemption guaranteed to send a chill down your spine.” After a failed expedition, William Day never became the acclaimed Arctic explorer he hoped to be. His men survived by eating their dead comrades, his legacy a disgrace. Now, …

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Look Out For … The Daughters of Block Island by Christa Carmen

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“With her debut novel, Carmen presents a meta-fiction gothic/slasher hybrid that’ll keep you turning the blood-soaked pages long into the night.” When she arrives on Block Island hunting for her birth mother, Blake Bronson soon becomes convinced she’s the heroine of a gothic novel … just like she read to escape her traumatic childhood. There …

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Look Out For … Candy Cain Kills by Brian McAuley

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“With this new novella, McAuley brings a horrifying slasher to life just in time for the holiday season.” Austin’s parents drag the whole family to a remote cottage for Christmas break, and he’s less than overjoyed about the forced bonding. Then he learns their holiday getaway was the site of terrible murders. Now Austin and …

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Look Out For … Merciless Waters by Rae Knowles

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“With this debut novella, Knowles presents a seafaring tale of desire and revenge, steeped in folklore and relentless rage.” On the Scylla, there’s no future or past. For Jaq, her lover Lily, and their all-female crew, there is only an endless present. Things are better that way. And it keeps Lily right beside Jaq, where …

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Look Out For … Polyphemus by Zachary Ashford

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“With Polyphemus, Ashford taps into horror and heavy-metal, two great tastes that go great together, with a Faustian tale of wicked obsession.” After Polyphemus’ lead vocalist Stephen Oaks nearly dies on-stage from an overdose, the rest of the band is feeling the pressure. The label wants the band to find a new singer, pick up …

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