In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (which runs from 15 September until 15 October), Kerry E.B. Black is posting two reviews of works by her favorite Puerto Rican author, Cynthia Pelayo. For those who don't know this soft-spoken, elegant, intellectual, Ms. Pelayo is the first Puerto Rican to win the Bram Stoker Award. She writes fairy tales that blend genre and explore grief, mourning, and cycles of violence. Her love of Chicago, which she described as her "cosmology," is evi

books and cocktails, a brilliant collaboration Uncomfortably Dark Horror and Black Moon Poetry are celebrating the release of a brandy new book of poetry, and I've reviewed it to join the fun. Cheers! Book Review: Molotov Cocktail Hour by M. Ennenbach Molotov Cocktail Hour, a collection of poetry by M. Ennenbach released by Blood Moon Poetry and Uncomfortably Dark Horror is filled with interesting word play. The collection begins with a bold statement. “Be it art or chaos, ma

Today's book reviews, in honor of Latine Appreciation Month (which strangely runs from 15 September until 15 October), feature works by Latine authors. These are but a few of the many truly talented writers who deserve to be celebrated and appreciated. Salt Bones by Jennifer Givhan The horror in Jennifer Givhan’s lyrical novel, Salt Bones, isn’t just the supernatural creatures, the superstitions, or the mysterious disappearances. It’s also the generational traumas shared by t

This week's Horror Happenings: Events, Reviews and more from the Indie Horror World! If you're an indie horror author or a horror industry creative, publisher, or press, with news to share, let us know! *Email us your news to share at editor@uncomfortablydark.com. No ai content will be shared or promoted-please do not send it or ask. UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND! MURDER AT THE MEADERY! Happening Sept. 20, 2026! Apis Meadery, Carnegie, PA Come See Candace N

Kerry is back this week with two awesome reviews! Books from Keala Kendall and Kealan Patrick Burke That Which Feeds Us by Keala Kendall In the Young Adult/New Adult Tropical Gothic novel, That Which Feeds Us by Keala Kendall, a displaced Hawaiian woman searches a privately-owned Hawaiian island converted into an exclusive resort, looking for her missing twin. A storm strands her with a few elite guests, a strange staff, a deranged and ill resort owner, many rules, and growin

Kerry is back with 2 awesome book reviews for this week! The Last Ballard by Kay Hanifen Kay Hanifen’s novel, The Last Ballard, introduces a resilient, honorable character named Rhea, who begrudgingly inherits her family estate when her abusive grandparents die. These deceased old folks are beloved by the town for their philanthropy, which rankles our protagonist. She endures the funeral, befriends the two caregivers, is harassed by ancestral spirits, and accosted by polterge

Welcome to Latham's Last Words, where I give you my last words on vintage horror books I've enjoyed. To start off, I'm going to talk about The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris Now most wouldn't consider this horror, but with a cannibal and a killer who is building a suit out of human skin, how could it not be horror. I didn't realize this book had been written in the 80's until I read it for the first time. It still holds up to this day. The psychological horror between

RED STATION by Kenzie Jennings There is a house overlooking the vast, rolling plains. A home station where a traveler will be welcomed with a piping hot meal and a downy bed. It is a refuge for the weary. A beacon for the lost. A place where blood and bones feed the land. For four stagecoach passengers... A doctor in search of a missing father and daughter... A newlywed couple on the way to their homestead... And a lady in red with a bag filled with secrets... Their night at

Dust Bowl Children By Wile E. Young and Emily Young Synopsis: Times are hard for folks and it’s even harder for siblings Calvin and Abigail Shepherd after the untimely death of their mother at the height of the Great Depression. With dust storms ravaging their home in Ross, Oklahoma, they wonder how they are going to make ends meet. Already ostracized due to being children of an unwed and unusual mother, suspicion only grows when strange happenings begin to plague the town. M

Thresher by Michael Cole Audiobook ‘Could be the bookish love child of Jaws and The Meg 2’ Thresher was a lot of fun to listen to and grew wilder by the minute. Small town horror by the sea. Boaters become prey for a grossly overgrown Thresher shark, which leads to wide-spread panic, multiple bodies being washed ashore (at least, the parts not eaten), and a mystery to be solved by local police offer Leanord Riker, an officer of some infamy in his own right, who feels like a

Beyond & Within WITCH CRAFT Folk & Horror Short Stories Edited by Marie O’ Regan & Paul Kane Having been a child that grew up loving stories about witches of all kinds, this anthology really hit home for me. The authors deliver a wondrous display of stories, ranging from the village witch to the Baba Yaga, Djinn’s, and everything in-between. The stories vary wildly in setting, theme, and tone and span the globe with stories from a wide variety of countries, ranging from the U

FUNERAL SONG By : Carly Racklin Release : 1/27/26 Page Count : 138 KU : No Hoopla : No Synopsis : Friede is the local pianist for funerals, even though she’s dead. By her wife. First line : Friede tried to scream, but no sound came out.” Favorite line : “However you cut it, dying was often inconvenient. An interruption. Scheduled had to be amended, arrangements made, and family pulled from their own important business.” Thoughts : THIS? THIS IS THE DEBUT?! Holy shit. Bet

THE NIGHT SHIP By : Alex Woodroe Release : 1/20/26 Page count : 224 KU : No Hoopla : TBD Synopsis : A woman and her boyfriend set off in a semi-truck for a run of the mill delivery. Oh, but the end of the world gets in the way. First line : “When darkness fell over the world, only Rosi witnessed its arrival.” Favorite lines : “This feels like a strange sort of hell, like they came up with new circles since the last time anyone visited.” “What‘s the sound of being alon

PIG WIFE By : Abbey Luck Release : 1/13/26 Page count : 542 KU : TBD Hoopla : TBD Synopsis : A young girl goes missing and finds secrets that her stepdad’s aunt has had buried for decades. First line : “Just tell the office I won’t be in all week.” Favorite line:”… Police rabies.” Thoughts : How kidnapping, mental illness, and embezzlement can be funny at times, I will never understand. Luck makes the reader care about the characters (minus two… and I’m side eying them).

Dog Food By: Peter Caffrey The holidays. The most stressful times. Just ask David. He is on his way home with the family in tow. His annoying children and irritable wife aren't making things easier. Don't get him started on the airlines. He thinks it's bad now; wait until the plane lands. What the hell did I read? This was madness, and I loved it. A tale that spirals out of control, leaving you questioning your own sanity. If you haven't read Caffrey yet, you really should. S

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

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

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

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

WONDERLAND NOMINEE GOD IS WEARING BLACK By : Kelby Losack Release : 11/27/23 Page count : 124 KU : No Hoopla : No Synopsis : Thirteen stories that will make the reader feel the gritty and raw side of life - whether they want to or not. First line : “They got this deal at Waffle King where if you get their logo permanently inked in your skin, you can go in and cop a free combo meal as much as once a week.” Favorite line(s ): “I love you, and I’m sorry.” “The night she