Category: Reviews

Book Review: Beneath Ash and Bone by D. Alexander Ward

  • January 3, 2017

  • 4 mins to read

Beneath Ash and Bone - D. Alexander Ward - cover

“Ward has created a riveting and entertainingly sinister murder mystery, full of complex characters and intriguing scenes plucked straight from our darkest nightmares.” When you hear the name D. Alexander Ward, you may be forgiven for thinking “Oh, yeah. That editor guy!” After all, he certainly made an impact in 2016 when he co-edited two …

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Book Review: Devil’s Highway by Simon Bestwick

  • December 27, 2016

  • 5 mins to read

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“Bestwick has delivered an excellent cross-genre blend which shall appeal to horror, military, and action fans alike.” It has been a very busy and productive year for Simon Bestwick with the release of numerous short stories, novellas and novels. Where this may have led some authors to sacrifice quality for quantity, fans of this author …

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Book Review: In the Shadow of the Axe by Nicholas Kaufmann

  • December 23, 2016

  • 5 mins to read

In the Shadow of the Ax- Nicholas Kaufman - cover

“Block out some time when you decide to read In The Shadow of the Axe because you’re going to have an extremely difficult time putting it down once you start.” 2016 has been a banner year for all types of great horror fiction. From weird cosmic horror to straight up traditional fare and all points …

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Book Review: Clockwork Universe by John W. Dennehy

  • December 21, 2016

  • 3 mins to read

Clockwork Universe - John W. Dennehy - cover

“The reader is transported into a well formed, steampunk setting, complete with gas lamps, murder, and appropriate attire.” Vicious creatures terrorize an alternate world, creations of a mad scientist, nearly unstoppable in their ferocity. Big game hunters come to the rescue but befriend an unlikely character, someone who is completely in awe of finding himself …

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