Dead Trees: The Cleanup

When I first began reading horror fiction, most of it was populated by educated, successful characters. Writers were a popular choice. I was fine with it, and I still am, but by the mid-eighties the genre needed a jolt from a different demographic. John Skipp and Craig Spector gave it to us. With the publication … Continue Reading! “Dead Trees: The Cleanup”

Review: Hellweg’s Keep by Justin Holley

Hellweg’s Keep by Justin Holley Flame Tree Press (November 2023) 256 pages; $16.77 paperback; $4.99 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms Horror in space has always held a special place in many readers’ hearts. However, for the most part it’s been more prevalent on the screen than on the page. Thankfully, the subgenre has been making … Continue Reading! “Review: Hellweg’s Keep by Justin Holley”

What Screams May Come: A Conversation with Tim Waggoner

The Atrocity Engine (Custodians of the Cosmos Book 1) by Tim Waggoner Aethon Books (April 30, 2024) The Synopsis: Men in Black meets Hellraiser in this rollicking mash-up of urban fantasy and cosmic horror from four-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author Tim Waggoner. Creatures from dark dimensions infesting your home? Demonic beings trying to drive you insane? … Continue Reading! “What Screams May Come: A Conversation with Tim Waggoner”

Review: Close to Midnight edited by Mark Morris

Close to Midnight edited by Mark Morris Flame Tree Press (October 2022) 304 pages; $26.95 hardcover; $16.95 paperback; $6.99 e-book Reviewed by Blu Gilliand Opening an anthology of horror stories is like opening your candy bag after a long night of trick-or-treating: you hope the chocolate treats and peanut butter cups outweigh the licorice and Circus … Continue Reading! “Review: Close to Midnight edited by Mark Morris”

Review: Mestiza Blood by V. Castro

Mestiza Blood by V. Castro Flame Tree Press (January 25, 2022) 240 pages; $26.95 hardcover; $16.95 paperback; $6.99 e-book Reviewed by Sadie “Mother Horror” Hartmann After a string of successful releases, Hairspray & Switchblades (Unnerving Press) Goddess of Filth (Creature Publishing) and Queen of the Cicadas (Flame Tree Press) V. Castro unleashes her first short story … Continue Reading! “Review: Mestiza Blood by V. Castro”

Review: The Queen of the Cicadas by V. Castro

The Queen of the Cicadas by V. Castro Flame Tree Press (June 22nd, 2021) 224 pages; $14.95 paperback; $6.99 e-book Reviewed by Sadie “Mother Horror” Hartmann There are so many important themes to unpack in V. Castro’s The Queen of the Cicadas, that I almost don’t know where to start. First, I’ll entice you with some … Continue Reading! “Review: The Queen of the Cicadas by V. Castro”

HALLOWEEN KILLS: Tim Waggoner writes the book on Michael Myers

After a long, COVID-prompted delay, Michael Myers is set to once again stalk movie (and television! ) screens in Halloween Kills, the sequel to the 2018 reboot/sequel Halloween. Being the literary types that we are here at Cemetery Dance, we’re just as excited for the novelization of Halloween Kills as we are for the film. … Continue Reading! “HALLOWEEN KILLS: Tim Waggoner writes the book on Michael Myers”

Review: Faithless by Hunter Shea

Faithless by Hunter Shea Flame Tree Press (October 19, 2021) 304 pages; $24.95 hardcover ; $14.95 paperback ; $6.99 e-book Reviewed by Janine Pipe Faithless is the latest novel by Hunter Shea from Flame Tree Press and, yet again, he knocks it out of the park. I don’t hide the fact that Hunter is my favorite … Continue Reading! “Review: Faithless by Hunter Shea”

Interview: Janine Pipe looks into Glenn Rolfe’s August Eyes

In which Janine Pipe talks to indie author Glenn Rolfe about his latest Flame Tree Press book, August’s Eyes, and what it is like to be the second most famous writer out of Maine. Glenn was one of the first authors I stumbled across in the indie horror scene and he immediately became a firm … Continue Reading! “Interview: Janine Pipe looks into Glenn Rolfe’s August Eyes”

Review: Your Turn to Suffer by Tim Waggoner

Your Turn to Suffer by Tim Waggoner Flame Tree Press (March 2021) 256 pages; $21.74 hardcover; $14.16 paperback; $6.99 e-book Reviewed by Sadie “Mother Horror” Hartmann Lori suffers from stress-induced migraines. She is enjoying a pain-free day shopping for groceries when she is approached by a woman crowding her personal space. Lori notices the woman has … Continue Reading! “Review: Your Turn to Suffer by Tim Waggoner”

Review: The Searching Dead by Ramsey Campbell

The Searching Dead by Ramsey Campbell Flame Tree Press (February 16th, 2021) 256 pages; hardcover $24.95; $14.95 paperback; $6.99 e-book Reviewed by Sadie “Mother Horror” Hartmann “The Three Births of Daoloth” series is a trilogy that was previously released in hardcover, limited editions by PS Publishing. Now, the series is getting a reprint by Flame Tree … Continue Reading! “Review: The Searching Dead by Ramsey Campbell”

Review: The Raven by Jonathan Janz

The Raven by Jonathan Janz Flame Tree Press (September 8, 2020) 256 pages; $24.95; $14.95 paperback Reviewed by Sadie “Mother Horror” Hartmann Perhaps the most interesting thing about horror is the vast variety in its sub-genres. So many tropes fit under the horror umbrella; I truly believe there’s something for everyone. I passionately believe the horror … Continue Reading! “Review: The Raven by Jonathan Janz”

Review: Until Summer Comes Around by Glenn Rolfe

Until Summer Comes Around by Glenn Rolfe Flame Tree Press (May 2020) 288 pages; $24.95 hardcover $14.95 paperback; $6.99 e-book Reviewed by Janelle Janson Glenn Rolfe’s Until Summer Comes Around is an all-consuming, 1980s coming-of-age, nostalgic, vampire extravaganza of a story. I “summer breezed” right on through this entire book, and much like the vampires in … Continue Reading! “Review: Until Summer Comes Around by Glenn Rolfe”

Video Visions: Drilling Down into The Slumber Party Massacre

With the coming of my latest Flame Tree Press book, Slash, I’ve decided to spend the rest of the year exploring the slasher genre that was the backdrop of my youth. Nothing like transitioning from “coming-of-age” to “psychos murdering people in creative and sometimes amusing ways.” 

Review: Hellrider by J.G. Faherty

Hellrider by J.G. Faherty Flame Tree Press (August 2019) 304 pages; $24.95 hardcover; $10.37 paperback Reviewed by A.E. Siraki Eddie Ryder is a reluctant protagonist who owns his departed father Big Eddie’s car garage, but it’s a burden he did not wish for. He used to be a member of a biker gang called the … Continue Reading! “Review: Hellrider by J.G. Faherty”