Look Out For …The Bone Weaver’s Orchard by Sarah Read

The Bone Weaver's Orchard by Sarah Read - cover

“A creepy ghost, long-buried secrets, and a young boy who has to know the truth, The Bone Weaver’s Orchard is Read’s first novel, and looks to be one you’ll want to get your hands on quick.”   Every time one of Charley Winslow’s classmates disappear from school, they say: He’s run away from home. Every time …

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Book Review: Dracul by Dacre Stoker and J. D. Barker

Dracul by Dacre Stoker and J.D. Barker - cover

“Not only influenced by its predecessor, Dracul also shows a knowledge of modern horror and isn’t afraid to show the gorier aspects of the vampire myth. ”   A novel that needs little introduction to horror fans—whether they’ve read it or not—is Bram Stoker’s Dracula. First appearing over 120 years ago in 1897, its popularity …

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TIH 249: Stephen Kozeniewski on George A. Romero, Killercon’s Gross Out, and Billy And The Cloneasaurus

TIH 249 Stephen Kozeniewski on George A. Romero, Killercon's Gross Out, and Billy And The Cloneasaurus

In this podcast Stephen Kozeniewski talks about George A. Romero, Killercon’s gross out contest, Billy and the Cloneasaurus, and much more. About Stephen Kozeniewski Stephen Kozeniewski lives in Pennsylvania, the birthplace of the modern zombie. During his time as a Field Artillery officer he served for three years in Oklahoma and one in Iraq, where, due …

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Book Review: Twin Lakes: Autumn Fires by Michelle Garza and Melissa Lason

Twin Lakes- Autumn Fires by Michelle Garza and Melissa Lason - cover

“Accessible and entertaining horror … the Sisters of Slaughter haven’t finished with the residents of Twin Lakes. And neither have we.”   2018 has been a very productive year for Melissa Lason and Michelle Garza, aka The Sisters of Slaughter. As well as working all year on Serial Box’s Silverwood: The Door with Brian Keene, …

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5 Must Read Horror Articles 17 Dec 2018

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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: Collider look behind the award winners and big studio releases and suggest a list of horror movies you may have missed in 2018 The Hollywood Reporter have news about, …

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TIH 248: Stephen Kozeniewski on Lessons from the Army, Getting Published, and Silverwood: The Door

TIH 248 Stephen Kozeniewski on Lessons from the Army, Getting Published, and Silverwood The Door

In this podcast Stephen Kozeniewski talks about lessons from the army, getting published, Silverwood: The Door, and much more. About Stephen Kozeniewski Stephen Kozeniewski lives in Pennsylvania, the birthplace of the modern zombie. During his time as a Field Artillery officer he served for three years in Oklahoma and one in Iraq, where, due to what he …

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News Round-up Week Ending 14 December 2018

An obscurity of ghosts

Here’s a small selection of the horror and genre news that caught our eye during the last week … Coming soon from Black Shuck Books, An Obscurity of Ghosts Coming some time before the end of the year, An Obscurity of  Ghosts: Further Tales of the Supernatural by Women 1859 – 1903, is a collection of ghost …

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Look Out For … Black Wings by Megan Hart

“Black Wings sounds like a strange brew of The Bad Seed and dark magic that will keep us turning pages late into the night.”   When Briella Blake is invited to attend Parkhaven, a private school for the gifted, her sinister genius rears its ugly head in ways her mother Marian cannot deny are a little …

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Winter Chills – 10 Stories to Chill the Blood at Christmas

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What’s Christmas, if not a time for ghost stories? Well, some might prefer The X-Factor or Strictly Come Dancing—or, God help us, Mrs Brown’s Boys (now there’s a horrifying thought)—but if you’re reading this, chances are you’ll agree that when all outside is dark and chill, there’s little more enjoyable than settling by a warm …

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TIH 247: Alan Baxter on Horror as a Dirty Word, The Master of Dark Fantasy, and the Supernatural

TIH 247 Alan Baxter on Horror as a Dirty Word, The Master of Dark Fantasy, and the Supernatural

In this podcast Alan Baxter talks about horror as a dirty word, being the master of dark fantasy, the supernatural, and much more. About Alan Baxter Alan Baxter is an author of supernatural thrillers and urban horror. Known worldwide as The Master of Dark Fantasy. Kung Fu instructor. Personal Trainer. Motorcyclist. Dog lover. Gamer. Heavy metal …

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