Mort Stone is back this week with a new guest review. Mort is one of our behind-the-scenes editors and reviewers as well as an author. When he finished edits on Kathryn's debut, he had nothing but great things to say. If you know Mort at all, you know he can be a harsh critic. He followed up his comments to me about the novel with the below review, which in itself, is a high compliment. We've gotten nothing but high praise from everyone that has already read this book for a

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

Today's breakdown is for the audiobook of "Breach" by Candace Nola : It's no secret that I've been a fan of Candace's work for years now, but I had never read her very first efforts as my journey with her began with Hank Flynn. Deciding to go back to where it all started proved to be very worthwhile as this book was full of imagination and heart, Fantasy and Horror. It drives a strong narrative that deals with trauma and loss but in a clever multidimensional way that reminds

HAPPY RELEASE DAY!!! THE SLEEPY HOLLOW INCIDENT: A GOTHIC TALE! by PD Alleva  is a four-book series. Over the next couple of months, Candace Nola  and I will be taking on the series during its rapid release. Today is release day for book TWO!! THE SLEEPY HOLLOW INCIDENT: BOOK TWO (Parts 3&4): A GOTHIC TALE! By PD Alleva Book two starts right where book one ends. I waited a couple of weeks between the two but found I had no issues picking up where I had left off and all the ma

It's Halloween week; I hope you've been reading whatever it is that terrifies you most! THEY COME FROM WITHIN by Jason Nickey 1. I love when a collection really encapsulates the range of an author, and I’d say They Come From Within does that for Nickey. This one really spans everything: quiet to extreme, real-life to monster/paranormal, situations that makes you think to straight in your face scares. I wasn’t sure what each story would bring which made each beginning doubly e

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

Happy Saturday! The three books today are three that I really struggled finding the right words for as I really wanted to do them the justice they deserved. I really hope I was able to pull that off! Let's see! THE NIGHT CREW By Brad Ricks “Denial worked well, until I meandered over to Camp Depression. That camp was a bitch and didn't want to let go.”   NIGHT CREW blew me out of the water. To be fully transparent, the vampire trope isn’t something I usually seek out. But let

Hey, hey, hey! It's Friday, and another review from yours truly! This is actually a review I did in October of last year for one of my favorite books I have read. I thought, why not share this review again because, quite frankly, I cannot say enough about it or its sequel for that matter. So let's all take a look at… The Devil's Gunt By: Gerald Dean Rice Beelzebub, one of the supreme demons of hell, wants to have a child with a human. He decides that he is going to impregnate

Today's breakdown is for "Astralis" by Azell : Doom Metal band Azell has brought out the big guns with their sophomore record release "Astralis" which is not only the name of the new music release but also the title of the accompanying novella to the album!! The novella is a terrifying Sci-Fi Horror tale about two people in space during the destruction of Earth. What they go through following the devastation of the eradication of our planet is intense and exciting and makes f

I hope it feels like Fall where you are! It has been unseasonably warm where I live and while I'm not at all ready for Winter weather, I have had to bring the Fall vibes strictly by reading. IT CAME FROM THE PUMPKIN PATCH: A SMALL TOWN MONSTER HARVEST HORROR by Chris Heinicke & Kate Reedwood 1. Well, this was an absolute delight! I’d personally not say it’s ‘scary’ but it is eerie and a little gross and honestly, just damn good fun in the same way Ghostbusters and Beetlejuice

DYING IN THE DYING LANDS By : John Baltisberger Release : 10/6/25 Page count : 88 KU : No            Hoopla : No Synopsis : A collection of seventeen short stories, back in Mork Borg, starring backers of the project. First line : “My name is Kevin Welch and I … am immortal.” Favorite line : “… and we both know you could have killed me shortly after… you chose not to. You chose weakness. Every death I have ever caused is on your head. Including yours.” Thoughts : Imagine Gotre

Happy Saturday! I am beyond excited to share this week's reviews, so I will skip all the small talk. Let's just dive right in! A chaotic and bright cover with a red tinted female holding a knife. There are jagged blue, green, and orange patterns all over. The title is in bold yellow text at the bottom. SKINWEAVERS By Dan Shrader “The trees above them formed an oppressive canopy, their limbs knotted and twisted as though trying to shield them from something inescapable. Leah w