Welcome to Latham's Last Words, where I give you my last words on books I've enjoyed. This week's offering will be a little different. I will be giving short reviews on the Amazon Original Stories Black Stars series. Six short stories by black authors and all amazing. New worlds. Alternate realities. Technology. Magic. Enjoy the journeys these stories provide. The Visit by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Very eye opening alternate reality story where male self pleasuring is illegal

Exploring the Labyrinth In this series, I will be reading every Brian Keene book that has been published (and is still available in print) in order of original publication and then producing an essay on it. With the exception of Girl On The Glider, The Triangle Of Belief, and End Of The Road, these essays will be based upon a first read of the books concerned. The article will assume you’ve read the book, and you should expect MASSIVE spoilers. I hope you enjoy my voyage of

Today's breakdown is for "Cabal" by Clive Barker : This is another one of my all-time most adored stories ever printed. It is partyly Creature Feature, partly Slasher, and partly Psychological. Following some horrific murders, our main character exiles himself to a place called Midian where the Monsters live and there he finds out who he really is and the terrible truth behind the killings. This is my favorite Barker output next to the Books Of Blood volumes. Definitely give

Title : THE BLACKCOAT’S DAUGHTER Director : Osgood Perkins Run Time : 1 hour, 33 minutes Rating : R Synopsis : A woman comes back to the school from her childhood after she is released from the psychiatric ward. But things from her past will be hard to change. Pros : The pacing, characters, and the minimalism. Cons : A bit convoluted in places. Thoughts : Overall, I was impressed with 99% of it. There are just some parts that are so confusing but I almost feel it was intended

This is it, kids. The last set of book reviews for the year. I can’t believe we made it through so many pages and books together! Next year, I will writing reviews from Utah! I hope your holidays are amazing (except that one person, you know who you are) and I will see you again in 2026! BOOKS OF BLOOD Vol. 6 By: Clive Barker Release: 2013 Page count : 155 KU : No       Hoopla : No Synopsis : The last five stories in the series of BOOKS OF BLOOD. Exotic land grabs to a magi

MOLTING BY KATHYRN TENNISON Michelle Callaway falls in love at first sight with the dilapidated A-frame house in the New Hampshire woods. Wanting a fresh start, she pours herself into making this house her perfect home. But someone – or something – already nests in that house. Can Michelle force it to leave before she loses her sanctuary, her sanity, and her sense of self? RELEASE DATE: 12/10/2025 EVERYWHERE BOOKS ARE SOLD NET GALLEY AND PRE-ORDER LINK AVAILABLE 11/10/2025 EA

This series will be showcased on my Patreon first, every Friday this fall and winter, through early 2026. If you are not a patron, look for the new author spotlight to appear here on the blog every Saturday! These will be for incredibly talented, but lesser known, authors that truly deserve a spotlight on their work! As is our mission here at Uncomfortably Dark, we want to be a community support and while how we do that may change over time, we will always find a way to shed

Happy Spooky Saturday! Today is a wild ride! I decided to take a haunted location that's also related to reading in a way, Mark Twain's house, aka The House of Death, in New York City. This one has a lot of tragedy, so let's dive in! The House of Death in NYC. Photo credit: diaryofanewyorker.com A beautiful brownstone in a phenomenal location of NYC. One would probably not be surprised to find a ghost or two roaming around, but this one… this one is said to have over 20 ghost

Happy Saturday! It’s only the second week of November and I have come bearing three more five-star reviews!! They’re all fantastic reads and authors, so let’s jump right into it! INSANE By Emery LeeAnn " From the outside I’m sure I look like a normal girl. Except you won’t see me. My Uncle keeps me locked in a barn. Convinced I am possessed. I mean seriously, if I was possessed, wouldn’t I be able to break free from the locks?" I started reading Emery LeeAnn in the last half

Well, well, well. We meet again! It's Friday, and that means another review. Going to revisit an older review of mine. An author I really enjoy, and I think you will too. Donut Quest by Jerry Blaze Mmmmm donuts, who doesn't love a good donut? Just ask David. Meet David, just your average guy enjoying his morning coffee. When he suddenly gets a craving for donuts. This urge propels our hero on a quest to satisfy his craving for that delicious treat, but the world has other pl

Welcome to Latham's Last Words, where I give you my last words on books I've enjoyed. This week's review is being released on November 7th. And will definitely be in my list of top reads for the year. This. Book. Is. So. Good! Norse folk horror combined with mental illness horror. A man who's lost his pet and is battling almost crippling OCD. The God Fenrir and a cult wanting to bring about Ragnarok. This book will not fail to entertain you and touch your heart. I was not pre

REPOST FROM THE COVER REVEAL EVENT In case any of our readers missed it, have you ordered this must-have literary achievement from Kit Power? If you are a Keene fan, if you have been reading this series on our blog the last few months, then you need to order this book! It's available now! Uncomfortably Dark Horror is proud to present the Exclusive Cover Reveal for the upcoming book from Kit Power and French Press! EXPLORING THE LABYRINTH, Volume One, is a full volume of essay

Today's breakdown is for the audiobook of "Beyond The Breach: Battle Of The Banshees" by Candace Nola : Continuing after the events of Breach, we find ourselves back in the wondrously mysterious otherworld from the first book. We get an expanded look at some of the creatures found there and I love the imagination and creativity behind the realm and I really enjoyed painting a more detailed picture of it in my mind. A fierce battle wages within these pages, it is intense and a

HAPPY RELEASE DAY TO PETER O'KEEFE! Synopsis: Joel and Willow Ward are white. Their Black teenage daughter, adopted at birth, was just killed by the police.  Now, their house is trying to kill them, and the grieving parents are trying to understand why.  And survive the night. ORDER HERE: https://www.amazon.com/White-Flight-Peter-OKeefe-ebook/dp/B0FZ5X3JY5 eBook only $1.99 until November 15, will be $4.99 after! Early Praise for White Flight “White Flight by Peter O’Keefe ope

While this is my last review post for GenreBlast 2025 nominees, I am so honored to have witnessed true brilliance in the film industry. I watched a total of 85 films (both feature and short) and somehow, someway not a single film was anything more than pure excellence. The indie film community has a lot to look forward to with these writers and filmmakers at the helm. I truly hope to see all of your work next year and thank you for sharing your love with so many. Title : GUS

PROSPER’S DEMON By : KJ Parker Release : 1/28/20 Page count : 112 KU : No      Hoopla : Synopsis : What do you do when you have a gift so few have? You do demon extraction - but remember there are rules and the same demons over and over. First line : “I have an idea you aren’t going to like me very much.” Favorite line : “Now, conceding that Prospero was at least 40 percent full of stuff that makes roses grow…” “Sometimes I’m so stupid, I’m amazed I manage to breathe.” (Chris

This series will be showcased on my Patreon first, every Friday this fall and winter, through early 2026. If you are not a patron, look for the new author spotlight to appear here on the blog every Saturday! These will be for incredibly talented, but lesser known, authors that truly deserve a spotlight on their work! As is our mission here at Uncomfortably Dark, we want to be a community support and while how we do that may change over time, we will always find a way to shed

Happy Saturday! I hope everyone had a super spooky Halloween! Today’s haunted location brings us to St. Louis, MO. The Lemp Mansion offers a whole lot of family drama and death… and beer. Let’s dive in. This one is a doozie! The Lemp Mansion in St. Louis, Missouri. Photo credit: www.lempmansion.com QUICK HISTORY : William J. Lemp builds a mansion in the 1860s. William uses the mansion as both the family home and an office for his brewery. He is also the son of the brewery’s f

Happy Saturday! I hope everyone had a wonderful Halloween! I can’t believe it’s already November. Luckily, we’re starting the month off really strong with three phenomenal books. Spoiler, they’re all five stars! LOONEY! By Stephen Kozeniewski and Gavin Dillinger "Walk down the street.   Disregard the marijuana cigarette-smoking Crock O. Dial t-shirts or the Canyon Carl-urinating-onto-a-disliked-motor-vehicle-brand bumper sticker knock-offs which, were they themselves legitima

Happy Halloween, everyone! This Halloween, I'm bringing you a story that has my favorite horror trope, the crazy family. I believe my fascination with this trope began when I first saw The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and just grew from there. So now whenever I see a story with a crazy family, it's an instant buy. With that being said, I bring you today's review……. Rest Stop 2: Road to Hell By: Eric Butler Momma and the clan are back and still raising hell. A mother trying to find