I’m a big fan of Keith Anthony Baird’s work. His two previous novels, The Jesus Man and Nexilexicon were thoroughly enjoyable, and pretty dark. So now he’s gone and released a collection of short stories. So the question is, can… Read More ›
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Book Review – I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream by Harlan Ellison
Harlan Ellison is an author I’d heard of, but knew nothing about. I bought this book many months ago and by the time I came to read it, had forgotten why I’d bought in the first place. But past-me has… Read More ›
Prepare Your Souls for The Mind’s Plague
Hello there. To those of you who’ve semi-followed me on this blog for a bit, you’re maybe aware that in January I released my debut novella, An Army of Skin. The handful of reviews I’ve had have been extremely humbling… Read More ›
Book Review – Left Hand Path by Steve Stred
Last week saw the release of Steve Stred’s latest novella, The Girl Who Hid in the Trees. So because I’m such a rebellious rule-breaking badass, I thought I’d check out one of his earlier collections of stories instead. My first… Read More ›
Book Review – Cruel Works of Nature by Gemma Amor
I like horror, I like gore, I like monsters, I like tragedy. Taking all these into account I was pretty sure I was going to enjoy this collection, I’d certainly heard great things about it. I have to say, I… Read More ›
Book Review – Something Borrowed, Something Blood-Soaked by Christa Carmen
This collection of 13 stories was one I’d been aware of for a while. After hearing many reviews detailing the awesomeness within these pages, I decided it was time to see what all the fuss was about. Well, now I… Read More ›
Book Review – Dystopia by Aphotic Realm
Whilst reading this collection from Aphotic Realm, I felt like Total Recall, Dark City, and Blade Runner were playing on loop in my mind, such were the vivid descriptions in the dark tales on offer here. Although not all the… Read More ›
Book Review – Land of Bones by Glenn Rolfe
I’ve recently been diagnosed with a case of Glenn Rolfe Fever. I wouldn’t say ‘suffering with’ because that would indicate it’s not been an enjoyable experience. I devoured his short novel, Becoming, and now I’m here again with a review… Read More ›
Book Review – The Abyss Beyond the Reflection by Micah Castle
This collection of ten stories was an enjoyable, yet harrowing experience for me. Although all different, the stories are held together by a central theme; abysses, voids, chasms, gateways to other worlds; or just holes. There was definitely a touch… Read More ›
