I’ve been a big fan of A A Medina’s work for a while now, so when I saw this little offering of horrific treats, well, I won’t finish this cliched sentence. On first opening the book I was slightly, not… Read More ›
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Book Sale!!! Big Cuddly Discounts on Gore-soaked Depravity
Greetings, one and all. I hope this post finds you well and all excited for the festivities next week. You should have finished most of your Christmas shopping by now and if not, best of luck with the lash-ditch rush… Read More ›
Book Reviews – Zombie Santa Claus; Axe Murderer & Santa Jaws Editions by Astrid Addams
It’s festive double review time, kiddies! These short stories by Astrid Addams are just what you need at this time of year. With all proceeds going to Bacchus Residents Rescue, a charity re-housing exotic small mammals, not only will you… Read More ›
Shhhh, it’s a Silent Dystopia
I have the very great pleasure of announcing the release of an anthology that is going to soundly (that is a pun) kick some arse around these hear (that’s another) parts. A Silent Dystopia is a collection of short stories by some truly awesome… Read More ›
Book Review – The Balance by Kev Harrison
All I knew about this book before diving in was that it involved Baba Yaga. An old witch in the woods whose creepy cottage you don’t want to happen upon on your jolly ramble through the trees. But Kev Harrison’s… Read More ›
Book Review – Milk Kisses & Other Stories by Ross Jeffery
In this SSS! entry we are treated to a trio of tales from the very talented Ross Jeffery. I very much enjoyed his book Juniper which I reviewed right here, but he has many more stories that I really need… Read More ›
AN ARMY OF SKIN, Now Available for Your Ears as Well as Your Eyes!!
I’ve never been someone who partook in audiobooks. It wasn’t through snobbery, I just never thought I’d enjoy the experience. When driving and listening to music, I often zone out and miss things, usually because of dick drivers on the… Read More ›
Book Review – The One That Knows No Fear by Steve Stred
Steve Stred has managed to write a killer shortish story that involves coming-of-age, a traumatic childhood, a new-found relationship between a kid and his step-dad. And oh yeah, some good old fashioned cosmic horror. I really enjoyed this tale, and… Read More ›
Book Review – Elegy of the Void by Halo Scot
Well here it is, the fourth and final instalment of this excellent Rift Cycle quadrilogy (that’s a good word, isn’t it?). I don’t think I’ve read a series since A Song of Ice and Fire, but I’m so glad I… Read More ›