Category: Reviews

Book Review: TerrorTome by Garth Marenghi

January 13, 2023
7 mins to read

“TerrorTome might read as though Robert Rankin or Jasper Fforde penned an amalgamation of Shaun Hutson, James Herbert, and Guy N. Smith books. With maybe a dash of Rick and Morty in there. But it is its own thing, with its own distinctive voice.” Once upon a time, a show was made that was …

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Book Review: To Drown in Dark Water by Steve Toase

October 12, 2021
8 mins to read

“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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Book Review: Rooster by John C. Foster

September 8, 2021
6 mins to read

“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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Book Review: The Derelict by Neil Williams

August 19, 2021
7 mins to read

“… unfolds at the perfect pace with not a wasted scene. He mounts the dread perfectly, filling the pages with atmosphere, with a fully-realised, dark world.” There are some story settings which seem to come pre-loaded with atmosphere. Post-apocalyptic worlds, for example. Or ice- and snow-locked stories. Then there are ocean-going tales, which, when done …