Split Scream Vol 2: Book Review
Unique in style and theme from Volume 1, the novelettes in Volume 2 did not disappoint. I can now safely say that Dread Stone Press knows how to put together delicious double features for horror fans everywhere.
Tales from Between: Anthology Review
Overall, I enjoyed this anthology and found the illustrated entries a refreshing addition to the prose. Again, this anthology didn’t have a theme but I enjoyed that because then you never knew what to expect — not in story topic or even subgenre.
If Only a Heart and Other Tales of Terror: Collection Review
If you are looking for genuine, well-written horror that is as heartbreaking as it is spine-tingling, grab If Only a Heart today. You won’t regret it.
Split Scream Vol 1: Book Review
Split Scream Volume 1 is a double feature of novelettes is a powerhouse duo of dark tales of masterful prose, delicious world-building, and authentic horror.
Blood Mountain: Collection Review
This whole collection is thick with blood, despair, and the overpowering menace of the landscape, the mountain, and nature herself. I was hooked by the first page and yanked in, drowning deliciously in Brenda’s beautiful prose and brutal themes.
Gothic: Novel Review
Cut-throat, brutal, and a heckuva ton of fun — Gothic is a 2023 must-read for horror fans.
Interview with Christi Nogle
An interview with Christi Nogle about her debut novel, Beulah. Check it out!
Beulah - Novel Review
Character-driven and heavy with atmosphere, Beulah pulls the reader into a slow-burning ghost story as surreal as a dream, but rife with brutal moments of harsh reality. Gothic foreboding colours every page of this novel.
Cats of the Pacific Northwest: Novella Review
If you like fairy tale aesthetics, the vibe of The Blair Witch Project, or are just looking for a suspenseful, chilling piece of short fiction: check out Cats the of Pacific Northwest.
Below: Novella Review
Like a Hollywood action thrill ride, Below never lets go. And honestly? You never want it to.
Your Mind Is A Terrible Thing: Novella Review
Dealing with themes of isolation, anxiety, and self-doubt, Your Mind Is A Terrible Thing explores what it means to be human, what it means to be one’s authentic self despite flaws and hurt. It’s beautiful. It’s brutal. It doesn’t let go and the ending leaves you with a bittersweet mix of hope and despair.
Growth: Collection Review
I can confidently say that if you are a fan of eerie horror, of Shirley Jackson, of The Haunting of Bly Manor, you will love Growth — I know I did!
The Incomplete Artist: Novel Review
Unfortunately, the lack of suspense, tension, and initiative from the main character made for a bland read.
Sing Like A Canary: Novel Review
Right away, I got Agatha Christie vibes from the writing! The settings are luscious, I really enjoyed the strong, realistic females characters in this book though I also grew fond of the informant, an avid dog lover and puzzler, and the ending was as unexpected as it was satisfying.
Riebeckite: Novel Review
Riebeckite is the type of sci-fi fiction I live for — an utterly unique concept, badass female characters, and incredibly world building.
Man, Fuck This House: Novella Review
If you’re looking for a new take on the haunted house trope, Man, Fuck This House is the book for you.
Logistics – A Christmas Story: Novella Review
This novella would make for a cozy holiday read for lovers of classic Hallmark movies.
The Cabin Sessions: Book Review
Darkly decadent, The Cabin Sessions traps the reader in one place, sinking them deep in the mire that is the town of Burton’s twisted history. The reader learns secrets piecemeal, drowning in the suspense, as Blackthorn rushes them to the explosive conclusion.
The Maker’s Box: Novella Review
The Maker’s Box grips the reader tight as Emily races against time (and blood loss) to find out who the owner of the heart was and what its intentions are. You could say that it really sets your heart racing. (heh)
The Abominable: Novel Review
The Abominable is detailed, well-written, and spins some good twists, but I think some readers might struggle at the slow pacing and over-abundance of technical detail.