Here’s a small selection of the horror and genre news that caught our eye during the last week …
Prepare yourself for a harrowing journey through Dastardly Damsels, an anthology that redefines horror with a powerful lineup of female authors. This collection dares to explore the darkest corners of the human psyche and the supernatural, presenting a diverse range of chilling narratives that will captivate and unsettle you.
From the Victorian Era’s haunted secrets to futuristic global disasters, Dastardly Damsels serves up an array of stories that blend psychological fear with mythological intrigue. Dive into tales of revenge with a twist, where women wield dark powers and confront terrifying entities, from cannibalistic horrors to vengeful ghosts. Experience the suspense of a secretive stripper turned avenger, a gladiatrix with a taste for brutality, and a peculiar elevator with a sinister personality. Released today and available in eBook and papaerback, you can pick up your copy here.
Twisted Laughs: An Anthology of Dark Humor brings together a wickedly talented group of writers who explore the sharp, shadowy edges of humor. From the sinister to the surreal, these stories twist familiar scenarios into darkly comedic gems that will make you laugh, wince, and question your sense of humor. Featuring contributions from Brian Bowyer, Clarence Carter, Patrick Barb, Paul Lonardo, Michelle Dornish, Wayne Fenlon, Sarina Dorie, Emily Smith, Joseph Shane, Dave Does Cambodia, Ryan T Jenkins, Ria Hill, Donna Marie West, Cheryl Zaidan, and Gregg Chamberlain, this anthology dives deep into the human psyche, showing just how absurd, and sometimes horrifying, life can be. Available for pre-order now in eBook, with other editions to follow, you can guarantee your copy here.
From the moment she feels a gun barrel shoved into her back, Cara Haynes is thrown into the brutal world of vicious criminals and the police officers tough enough to pursue them.
Cara has lived in Melbourne just a few weeks when she survives an armed robbery at her local pizzeria. Traumatised, afraid and alone, Cara’s lifeline is Mick Thompson, a detective from the Armed Offence Squad, whose compulsion to find these violent offenders keeps him awake at night. But soon, Cara doesn’t know the difference between safety and danger … Available now in eBook and paperback editions, you can grab your copy here.
KEV HARRISON