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Valley of the Dead by Kim Paffenroth (Review by Chuck Gould)
In 1302, poet Dante Alighieri, caught up in the turbulent politics of the time, was sent into perpetual exile from Florence due to threat of being burned at the stake should he ever return home. His exact whereabouts for the next seventeen years is unknown, but what is known is that his mastery over his chosen craft, writing, flourished during this time.
The Gemini Factor by Paul Kane (Review by Chuck Gould)
There's no doubt that twins share an unexplainable link. It's something beyond the understanding of mere science. It's something not able to be measured by experiments or tests. It's the unbreakable, psychical bond of two beings who were once one.
They Had Goat Heads by D. Harlan Wilson (Review by Jason Rolfe)
At times troubling, often brilliant, always unpredictable, D. Harlan Wilson’s short story collection, They Had Goat Heads, is an unmitigated marriage of discomfort and delight.
Crusade (Eden Book 2) by Tony Monchinski (Review by Elvis Podvorac)
EdIn terms of time period, Eden: Crusade picks up right where Eden leaves off. A small band of survivors from Eden head out in search of the last bastion of human civilization in a world of the walking dead.
Evolve by Nancy Kilpatrick (Review by Chuck Gould)
Call it a core sample of vampiric possibilities, or a macabre buffet of the future undead. Call it what you will, but if you've any interest at all in vampires be sure to get your hands on this book.
Tooth and Nail by Craig DiLouie (Review by Chuck Gould)
DiLouie excels in his use of authentic military jargon, from the characters' dialogue to their radio protocol. He also does a great job of highlighting the disconnect between what goes on upstairs and what goes on with the men on the ground, and captures perfectly the well-ordered chaos of war. Perhaps most importantly, DiLouie allows us to care about his characters.
The Dead by Mark E. Rogers (Review by Jason Rolfe)
Originally published by Ace in 1989, Mark E. Rogers’ apocalyptic novel, ‘The Dead’ has not lost its edge, or its relevance. At times subtle and satirical, Rogers challenges the faithful and the faithless alike, his harsh sermons and soliloquies, though spoken by and for the characters caught up in his End of Days, reach out to slap the reader into thoughtful introspection.
The World is Dead edited by Kim Paffenroth (Review by Chuck Gould)
Long-time zombie fans and the uninitiated alike both have a lot to look forward to when picking up Kim Paffenroth's anthology, The World is Dead. This is a solid collection of absorbing zombie literature which takes the genre to a much deeper level than the classic Romero portrayal of shambling, mindless zombie hoards.
Realm Shift by Alan Baxter (Review by Chuck Gould)
The book's tagline says it all, really: A race against time and the Devil. At its very heart Realm Shift is a modern day action/adventure novel, continually whisking you from thriving metropolises to steaming Guatemalan jungles to the bowels of Hell and back.
Charnel Harbor by S.D. Hintz (Review by Jasone Rolfe)
In Charnel Harbor, author S.D. Hintz breaths life into local lore. He refers to a Passing Bell as a “graveyard poet’s paradise” and does not disappoint, seamlessly weaving people and place into a tapestry that intrigues almost as much as it chills.
Of Darkness and Light by Paul Kane (Review by Jason Rolfe)
Kane’s adroitness with the language of fear, his ability to convey suspense and cerebral terror, gives the story a much more classic feel than most contemporary horror novels. The end result is a truly frightening novel that brings you in, haunts you for the duration, and lingers long after the story has been told.
Ouroboros by Michael Kelly and Carol Weekes (Review by Chuck Gould)
In Michael Kelly and Carol Weekes' Ouroboros, the story begins mundanely enough with a wedge driven into a decades-old friendship between two elderly couples, the Christiansens and Hamlins, by the death of Dolly Christiansen. However, what begins as a poignant story of love and loss slowly creeps into a tale of hideously surreal nightmares.
Writer's Workshop of Horror by Michael Knost (Review by Jason Rolfe)
There are numerous 'on writing' books available today, and while they all offer tidbits of information and advice, most are either dry and impersonal or highly subjective. "Writer's Workshop of Horror" stands out, not because it offers new insights into the writing business, but because it offers a much more personal glimpse into the worlds and minds of authors.
On The Verge of Madness by George Wilhite (Review by Kerri Silva)
“On the Verge of Madness” by George Wilhite is a collection of disturbing stories that will send shivers down your spine. This book will make you think about and fear the person next to you on the bus e(Revven well after you put it down.
Hellbound Hearts by Paul Kane and Marie O'Regan (editors) Review by Jason Rolfe
The twenty-one stories in Hellbound Hearts exude the same dark lust and loveless despair that defined Clive Barker’s original tale, The Hellbound Heart. The stories chosen by editors Paul Kane and Marie O’Regan might vary both in style and medium, but they remain true to the sense of utter hopelessness that Barker captured so well in his blood-chilling novella.
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