A garage sale find! The story is a fun ghost story for kids, with an element or two here and there that hasn't aged well. A family must stay in a haunA garage sale find! The story is a fun ghost story for kids, with an element or two here and there that hasn't aged well. A family must stay in a haunted house for a month to debunk it. But the illustrations are amazing! ...more
A nuanced and earnest story about the struggle to survive in the poorest parts of rural Appalachia. Don't bother with garbage like Hillbilly Elegy. ThA nuanced and earnest story about the struggle to survive in the poorest parts of rural Appalachia. Don't bother with garbage like Hillbilly Elegy. This novel is brilliant and moving. ...more
Brilliant book that helps put to bed the long-running theme that the Native Americans were doomed to defeat, showcasing how the political savvy and stBrilliant book that helps put to bed the long-running theme that the Native Americans were doomed to defeat, showcasing how the political savvy and strategy of multple tribes across the continent kept all of Europe on the back foot for 400 years. ...more
A spreading contagion, generational trauma, and discovering those closest to you may not be who you thought. Tumblety takes the horrors that have plagA spreading contagion, generational trauma, and discovering those closest to you may not be who you thought. Tumblety takes the horrors that have plagued us for the last four years and creates a horrifying, blood-spattered, and ultimately cathartic tale of terror!...more
What a collection! No glut, no misses, just 13 phenomenal horror stories. My favorite of the bunch feels like a genuinely brilliant Twilight Zone homaWhat a collection! No glut, no misses, just 13 phenomenal horror stories. My favorite of the bunch feels like a genuinely brilliant Twilight Zone homage. A must read!...more
A love letter to skating that also happens to depict skaters caught in a war between the Daughters of Eve and the Sons of Adam over an ancient entity A love letter to skating that also happens to depict skaters caught in a war between the Daughters of Eve and the Sons of Adam over an ancient entity hidden in an abandoned church. Like Casey's previous novels, this is a gonzo tale that never goes where you expect. But Casey also showcases a new level of tension and horror! Five stars. Read it, people!...more
Such an incredibly creepy read! My only complaint is the early chapter eeriness wasn't longer, but this novella moves and you'll easily finish it in aSuch an incredibly creepy read! My only complaint is the early chapter eeriness wasn't longer, but this novella moves and you'll easily finish it in a sitting. Moss-Dyne is brilliant at gradually unveiling the core mystery, leaving you unsettled throughout. ...more
If you imagine the book being read by Hank Venture's detective alter ego, you will have the best reading experience ever. If you imagine the book being read by Hank Venture's detective alter ego, you will have the best reading experience ever. ...more
This is a fun read, people. Finished it in a day, couldn't put it down. I don't want to give away too much in the review, since the surprising turns aThis is a fun read, people. Finished it in a day, couldn't put it down. I don't want to give away too much in the review, since the surprising turns are fantastic. Asman takes in the tropes of the haunted house story and undermines them in the best ways. ...more
A brilliant horror comedy, equal parts Vonnegut and Pratchett. Allen gives us a gory murder mystery with plenty of monsters, but also creates an entirA brilliant horror comedy, equal parts Vonnegut and Pratchett. Allen gives us a gory murder mystery with plenty of monsters, but also creates an entire town of colorful characters. You can get lost in this one!...more
Wildasin's protagonist wakes in a strange apartment, and must face his depression head on in the form of haunting and visceral scenarios. A brilliant Wildasin's protagonist wakes in a strange apartment, and must face his depression head on in the form of haunting and visceral scenarios. A brilliant and truly haunting look at depression and recovery, told by a truly unique horror author!...more
Farrenkopf creates a world in which we literally pay for the sins of our ancestors, meted out by masked entities. But instead of settling for a simpleFarrenkopf creates a world in which we literally pay for the sins of our ancestors, meted out by masked entities. But instead of settling for a simple slasher story, he crafts something much deeper and emotional. This one will rip your heart out. ...more
I love a good creature feature and this one absolutely delivers, as a final girl escapes the clutches of a serial killer only to find herself navigatiI love a good creature feature and this one absolutely delivers, as a final girl escapes the clutches of a serial killer only to find herself navigating a more terrifying nightmare!...more
Wow. This is haunting and creepy, and when I turned that last page I was devastated that it was the end. Brilliant writing, phenomenal illustrations. Wow. This is haunting and creepy, and when I turned that last page I was devastated that it was the end. Brilliant writing, phenomenal illustrations. Who do I talk ti about making this a novel…? ...more
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