Welcome to Latham's Last Words, where I give you my last words on books I've enjoyed. Today I have two reviews for you. Out Of The Drowning Deep by A. C. Wise and Monkey Bones by Rob Smales. Out of the Drowning Deep by A.C. Wise What do an angel, an outdated automaton and a recovering drug addict have in common? They're all trying to solve the mystery of the Pope's murder. But the mystery is just the mechanism to being these three together. A sci-fi religious cosmic horror

Porcelain Lullaby by Blaine Daigle I went into this story almost blind, the only clue being the creepy doll on the cover. Who doesn’t love a creepy doll story? This turned out to be so much more than just a story with creepy dolls in it, although they are there, and are fully creepy. But this is also a story about family, about the tragedies that can tear us apart, about the grief and regret and anger that can keep us rooted in our past, forever haunted by it. This is a story

THE RESURRECTION GIRL BY NATHAN LUDWIG Anastasia Fell has the power to resurrect the dead. The government exploits this ability in order to “defib” murderers at the scene of a crime. Innocent victims are left to rot while the feds look good with their conviction numbers. Naturally, this has taken a severe mental toll on Fell and she is desperate to break free and make a real difference. She gets more than she bargained for when her longtime obsessions in the Butcher Brothers,

Wilson by Jack Finn Carnival horror has been one of my favorite tropes since I was a teen. There’s just something inherently creepy about a carnival or traveling circus. The mere concept of a collection of strangers, many picked up along the way, pitching a tent on the edges of town with the aim of peddling their wares, or showcasing their talents, feels absurd, especially nowadays. Just try pitching that idea to someone now and not have them look at you like you grew a seco

Friends and foes, I’m back! It feels good to put some new and amazing recommendations on your already overwhelming TBR. But alas, it’s my curse. There are so many goodies this week that I’m just going to jump on it… TERRAFIDE By : Ryan Hyatt Release : 3/24/26 Page count : 293 KU : No       Hoopla : TBD Synopsis : Eight stories from revenge and car salesmen to the need for a better time and zombies. First line : “Jose is the first they let go, although we can’t agree what that