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Look Out For … Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova

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“Diving into family, loyalty, grief, and acceptance, Córdova examines the eternal question of nature vs. nurture with this stunning and horrifying debut novel.” After her son Santiago dies, grieving mother Magos cuts out a piece of his lung. Fueled by the questionable logic of an arcane folktale and her own fierce maternal instinct, Magos nurtures …

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5 Must Read Horror Articles 27 February 2023

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Welcome to Must Read Horror, where we search the internet for the best horror articles of the week so you don’t have to.  Without further ado: The Lineup suggest some horror reads which are more than simply jump scares and gore The Horror Tree feature an in-depth guide to writing effective horror stories Collider recommend …

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Look Out For … Lone Women by Victor LaValle

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“With his latest novel, LaValle presents a horrifying vision set in the unforgiving landscape of Montana, circa 1915.” Adelaide Henry has many secrets. Now she’s in serious trouble. One of her secrets killed her parents. She flees California in a rush and makes her way to Montana, carrying a large steamer trunk with her wherever …

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5 Must Read Horror Articles 20 February 2023

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Welcome to Must Read Horror, where we search the internet for the best horror articles of the week so you don’t have to.  Without further ado: Lit Hub mark the centenary of ‘Weird Tales’ by highlighting some of its best stories which can be read online Dread Central look at a number of intersections between …

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Look Out For … Abnormal Statistics by Max Booth III

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“With his debut collection, Booth presents the nightmares of our lives, raw and emotional, and destined to burn a hole in your soul.” Family horror. Dreary lullabies. Suburban decay. Thirteen stories, including the never before published novella Indiana Death Song. Bad times are waiting for you. Why we’re excited about this book: Readers should be …

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5 Must Read Horror Articles 13 February 2023

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Welcome to Must Read Horror, where we search the internet for the best horror articles of the week so you don’t have to.  Without further ado: Crime Reads explain why readers should have more sympathy for ghosts than fear LitReactor suggest six horrormance books to get readers in the mood for Valentine’s Day The Horror …

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Look Out For … Chlorine by Jade Song

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“With their debut novel, Song presents a beautiful and horrific coming-of-age story about the power of transcendance to become who you truly are.” Ren Yu’s life begins and ends with the pool. She’s a swimmer. Her teammates are the only friends she has, her coach is her guiding light. If she swims well, she’ll be …

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5 Must Read Horror Articles 6 February 2023

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Welcome to Must Read Horror, where we search the internet for the best horror articles of the week so you don’t have to.  Without further ado: Bloody Disgusting consider how House of Leaves left its mark on horror fiction forever The Horror Tree find out what goes into the planning of a live speculative fiction event …

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Look Out For … Mothered by Zoje Stage

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“With her latest novel, Stage presents a fractured mother-daughter relationship as wounds from the past rise, becoming a relentless nightmare.” Having Mom move in is the last thing Grace wants to do. Her relationship with Jackie isn’t exactly on the best of terms, and Grace likes her space, even if it’s being stuck at home …

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5 Must Read Horror Articles 30 January 2023

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Welcome to Must Read Horror, where we search the internet for the best horror articles of the week so you don’t have to.  Without further ado: LitReactor offer advice on keeping dialogue journals to improve your dialogue writing LitHub pick out twelve YA mystery, thriller and horror releases to get excited about in 2023 Dread …

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