Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Gray's Shadow Series: Kings of Hell MC: Book Four Author: K.A. Merikan Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 458 Pages Category: Gothic Horror At a Glance: I love K.A. Merikan, I love how inventive and creative their stories are, and this series is no exception. Yes, I highly recommend it, but do heed the warnings. They... Continue Reading →
Title: Bleed Series: Flesh and Bone: Book Two Author: Joel Abernathy Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 236 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Horror At a Glance: Once again, Abernathy’s talent for telling an emotionally fraught story and methodically engaging me in the lives of his characters is absolute. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Vengeance. My purpose, carved deeper... Continue Reading →
Title: Exhale Series: Flesh and Bone: Book One Author: Joel Abernathy Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 254 Pages Category: Fantasy, Horror At a Glance: When considering authors whose writing and imagination I’ve loved escaping into for a while, I can now add Joel Abernathy to that prolific list. He has a voice I’ll be seeking out... Continue Reading →
Title: Leather Head Author: Matt Converse Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 47 Pages Category: Horror At a Glance: Leather Head is nail-biting action right up to the end, and honestly, the bathroom medicine cabinet discovery alone would have had me watching out for more work by this writer. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Gable is just playing... Continue Reading →
Title: Moonshine Author: G.D. Penman Publisher: JMS Books Length: 41 Pages Category: Historical, Mystery/Suspense, Horror At a Glance: Moonshine was a great first time read for me from this author. I absolutely liked the historical feel and the 1920s verbiage—it really set the tone for the era of prohibition, speakeasies and bootlegging. Reviewed By: Maryann... Continue Reading →
Title: Sinister Hunger Series: Bloodstream: Book One Author: Katze Snow Publisher: Amazon/Kindle Unlimited Length: 212 Pages Category: Horror, Post-Apocalyptic/Dystopian, Vampires At a Glance: There is no doubt that Snow has an engaging voice and writing style that's easy to read, but sadly, I didn't find the hook that's going to keep me glued to my... Continue Reading →
Title: Closer Author: F.E. Feeley Jr. Publisher: Beaten Track Publishing Length: 380 Pages Category: Paranormal/Fantasy/Horror At a Glance: Closer is a captivating horror story that begins with a bang and never lets up till the final chapter. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Maplewood, Vermont is a picturesque town filled with unique shops, unique homes, and a... Continue Reading →
Title: The Dead (The Thaumaturge Series: Book One) Author: Cal Matthews Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 228 Pages Category: Fantasy, Paranormal, Horror At a Glance: Apart from one little personal niggle, I loved the mysticism and magic and descriptive narration of this story. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: “She’s dead,” I said to him harshly, and he... Continue Reading →
Title: Soul Searching Author: AJ Rose Publisher: The Grim Writer Press Length: 268 Pages Category: Horror At a Glance: Soul Searching is that perfect storm of suspense, horror and romance. Author AJ Rose has perfected her craft and deservedly become known as an author that many rely on to deliver excellent stories. Reviewed By: Sammy... Continue Reading →
Title: Skin Author: Christian Baines Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Length: 151 Pages Category: Urban Fantasy, Horror At a Glance: Christian Baines kept me on the hook in the slow and clever revelation of Skin’s characters, and then threw out a surprise twist at the end that was a nice payoff to my perseverance. Reviewed By:... Continue Reading →
Title: My Dark Knight (Kings of Hell MC: Book Two) Author: K.A. Merikan Publisher: Self-Published/Kindle Unlimited Length: 466 Pages Category: Gothic Horror At a Glance: This story entices. It draws you in and cements you on the journey which started in Laurent and the Beast. It’s terribly inappropriate. It is violent, much more violent than... Continue Reading →
Title: The Hike Author: John Inman Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Length: 206 Pages Category: Contemporary At a Glance: Once again, John Inman assures his spot as a topnotch horror writer who uses a deft hand to weave in just enough romance to ease the tension and keep the reader on the edge of their seat. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Paragon (Vertex: Book Three) Author: Soren Summers Publisher: Self-Published Length: 178 Pages Category: Romantic Horror, Sci-Fi At a Glance: Paragon is a pulse pounding, adrenaline spiked finish to the Vertex trilogy. It’s some of the finest and funnest horror fiction I’ve ever had the pleasure to read. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: The sighting of... Continue Reading →
Title: Willow Man Author: John Inman Narrator: Austin Rising Publisher: DSP Publications Category: Horror Run Time: 12 hours and 49 minutes At a Glance: Will this story be for everyone? Definitely not. But it was certainly for me, and, in my opinion, Austin Rising’s narration brought the perfect eerie quality to this disturbing, dark, scary,... Continue Reading →
Title: Vintage: A Ghost Story Author: Steve Berman Publisher: Lethe Press Length: 204 Pages Category: Paranormal, Ghosts/Spirits, Teen Fiction At a Glance: I’ve made my way through more than a few ghost stories over the years. As they go, this may just be one of the best I’ve ever had the pleasure to read. Reviewed... Continue Reading →
Title: Laurent and the Beast (Kings of Hell MC: Book One) Author: K.A. Merikan Publisher: Self-Published Length: 320 Pages Category: Gothic Horror, Action/Adventure At a Glance: I absolutely recommend this book, but be aware: it is dark, it is gritty, it contains triggers of violence, language, explicit scenes, and morally ambiguous characters, but it also... Continue Reading →
Title: Pandora Author: Marguerite Labbe Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 210 Pages Category: Horror, Sci-Fi At a Glance: Pandora is a powerful novel, one with depth and unending action. Once again, Marguerite Labbe proves that she can write an intelligent, clever story that sticks with you well beyond the last page. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: Haunted... Continue Reading →
Title: Light Up the Dark Author: Suki Fleet Publisher: Self-Published Length: 349 Pages Category: Suspense/Thriller, Horror, Bisexual Romance At a Glance: If this novel is any barometer, then it is done with incredible pathos, outstanding descriptive prose and unforgettable characters. I highly recommend Light Up the Dark to you. Reviewed By: Sammy Blurb: For two... Continue Reading →
Title: The Worst Werewolf Author: Jacqueline Rohrbach Publisher: NineStar Press Length: 150 Pages Category: Paranormal, Literary/Genre Fiction At a Glance: Read this if you are a diehard werewolf fan (the monster kind). Reviewed By: Ben Blurb: The werewolf said, “Race you to the road.” It was the last thing Tovin heard before his life became... Continue Reading →
Title: Parasite (Vertex: Book Two) Author: Soren Summers Publisher: Self-Published Length: 69k Words Category: Horror At a Glance: Far be it from me to make a corny cannibal zombie joke, but I devoured this book and loved every bloody word of it. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: It’s been one hundred and forty-five days since the... Continue Reading →
Title: A Face without a Heart Author: Rick R. Reed Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Fantasy, Horror At a Glance: There's an overall chilling sort of savagery to this novel, both violent and psychological, which allows readers to appreciate it on its own merits rather than as a simple rehashing of Wilde’s story... Continue Reading →
Title: Unearthed Author: BA Tortuga Publisher: DSP Publications Length: 200 Pages Category: Horror, Paranormal At a Glance: The ending was a shocker and a heartbreaker for me, but I absolutely enjoyed this book. Reviewed By: Maryann Blurb: 2nd Edition Some ancient secrets are better left buried…. When Jacob Keys gets the call every man dreads,... Continue Reading →
Title: Smolder Author: Soren Summers Publisher: Self-Published Length: 129 Pages Category: Contemporary, Horror At a Glance: Smolder succeeds at adding another layer of intrigue to the already firm foundation of dread laid in Monster. I want more. Reviewed By: Lisa Blurb: Ambitious office drone Zachary Glazer just wants to come home for the holidays, but... Continue Reading →
Title: All in Fear Authors: Roan Parrish, Kris Ripper, KJ Charles, Steve Berman, Avon Gale, and J.A. Rock Publisher: Open Ink Press Length: 245 Pages Category: Horror, Dark Fantasy At a Glance: All in Fear is a fantastic collection of dark and intriguing storytelling, with some lovely twists and some twisted lovelies, just in time... Continue Reading →
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