Here’s a small selection of the horror and genre news that caught our eye during the last week …
New from author Stephen Barnard, Griever’s Wood
One boy is dead. Another is missing. And a strange girl has been spotted in Grievers’ Wood.
The small town of Greaves has been sleepy for a long time, and that’s how they like it. However, the actions of two teenage boys triggers the awakening of something in the woods that has lain dormant for centuries. Something that concerns four of the town’s founding families and a past incident that shaped the future of the whole community.
But secrets won’t remain hidden for ever, and the past refuses to stay buried. Local journalist Ryan Pascoe, police constable Matty Sellars, and single mum Shelley Kirk will have to fight for their lives and their loved ones in order to keep the menace that stalks Grievers’ Wood at bay. Available now in eBook and paperback, you can pick up your copy here.
Available now from editor Dan Coxon and Drugstore Indian Press, Heartwood: A Mythago Wood Anthology
As the pre-mythagos in each of our heads will naturally vary according to our experience, so the wood would manifest differently were new people to spend time among its trees. What then might we see?
Commemorating the 40th anniversary of Robert Holdstock’s seminal fantasy novel Mythago Wood (winner of the World Fantasy Award and British Fantasy Award), Heartwood for the first time opens Holdstock’s world to other writers. From new tales of Ryhope and Oak Lodge to strange encounters with mythagos further afield, this groundbreaking anthology revisits the old pathways and cuts new tracks through the undergrowth, drawing ever closer to the mysteries of Lavondyss—the Old Forbidden Place at the heart of the wood. Available to order now from PS Publishing, you can pick up your copy here.
Coming 6 August from writer Josh Spero and Castle Bridge Media, Hall-Lore-Ween
Hall-Lore-Ween contains a collection of fun Halloween adventures and poems that the whole family can enjoy. With three short stories and four poems all themed around the spooky season, there is truly something for everyone. From the mind of Josh Spero and special guest author K.J. Davis, these tales aim to personify the very spirit of Halloween.
Hosted by Jacko, the Three-Eyed Jack-o-Lantern, each story tells a unique tale about overcoming adversity during the time of frights and delights. With plenty of twists and turns, this Halloween adventure book is perfect for readers who love a good scare but also appreciate a heart-warming story of overcoming obstacles and coming out stronger on the other side.
However, heed this friendly warning; after reading this book, you will not feel the same. You will feel as though the Halloween season has arrived. It will transform the air around you as you journey into the magic of the season. So every year, dust this book off, dim the lights, put on some spooky music, and let the eerie aura of Hall-Lore-Ween embrace you. Available for pre-order now in eBook and paperback, you can guarantee your copy here.
KEV HARRISON
