Review: Castle of Sorrows by Jonathan Janz

Castle of Sorrows by Jonathan Janz Flame Tree Press (July 25, 2019) 288 pages; $24.95 hardcover; $14.95 paperback; $6.99 e-book Reviewed by Sadie “Mother Horror” Hartmann “The Sorrows  is a wonderful example of a place exercising its influence over its occupants. Gothic horror at its finest.”—Frank Errington for Cemetery Dance This review is dedicated to Frank … Continue Reading! “Review: Castle of Sorrows by Jonathan Janz”

Review: Stoker’s Wilde by Steven Hopstaken and Melissa Prusi

Editor’s Note: Our friend and colleague Frank Michaels Errington passed away on May 31. Since then, it’s been our honor to continue to run, with the gracious permission of Frank’s family, the reviews Frank had filed with us before his death. Today, it’s with great sadness and great pride that we run our final Frank … Continue Reading! “Review: Stoker’s Wilde by Steven Hopstaken and Melissa Prusi”

Review: Second Lives by P.D. Cacek

Editor’s Note: Our friend and colleague Frank Michaels Errington passed away on May 31. Frank was a voracious reader and prolific reviewer, and had filed several reviews with us before we lost him. His family has granted us permission to run those reviews, including the one below. Second Lives by P.D. Cacek Flame Tree Press … Continue Reading! “Review: Second Lives by P.D. Cacek”

Review: The Widening Gyre by Michael R. Johnston

Editor’s Note: Our friend and colleague Frank Michaels Errington passed away on May 31. Frank was a voracious reader and prolific reviewer, and had filed several reviews with us before we lost him. His family has granted us permission to run those reviews, including the one below. The Widening Gyre: The Remberance War Book 1 … Continue Reading! “Review: The Widening Gyre by Michael R. Johnston”

Review: The Gemini Experiment by Brian Pinkerton

The Gemini Experiment by Brian Pinkerton Flame Tree Press (May 30, 2019) 240 pages; $16.48 hardcover; $10.37 paperback; $6.99 e-book Reviewed by Frank Michaels Errington The premise is somewhat familiar and rather simple. Technology has advanced to the point where it’s possible to digitize the mind. Combine this with the ability to create a perfect, nearly … Continue Reading! “Review: The Gemini Experiment by Brian Pinkerton”

Review: The Hungry Moon by Ramsey Campbell

The Hungry Moon by Ramsey Campbell Flame Tree Press (April 2019) 368 pages; $18.19 hardcover; $10.37 paperback; $6.99 e-book Reviewed by Frank Michaels Errington It had to happen sooner or later. I found a Ramsey Campbell book I actually liked.   Mostly.

Review: The Dark Game by Jonathan Janz

The Dark Game by Jonathan Janz Flame Tree Press (April 2019) 352 pages; $16.48 hardcover; $10.37 paperback; $6.99 e-book Reviewed by Sadie Hartmann 2019 is the year of Jonathan Janz. There. I said it. Flame Tree Press performed the remarkable act of acquiring his previously released titles and then doling them out to us on a … Continue Reading! “Review: The Dark Game by Jonathan Janz”

Review: Black Wings by Megan Hart

Black Wings by Megan Hart Flame Tree Press (February 2019) 240 pages; $20.64 hardcover; $10.37 paperback; $6.99 e-book Reviewed by Frank Michaels Errington Briella is a bright child, some would say gifted. That being said, she does have trouble making friends. Along with a loathing for personal hygiene and lack of friends, Briella had taken up … Continue Reading! “Review: Black Wings by Megan Hart”

Review: The Haunting of Henderson Close by Catherine Cavendish

The Haunting of Henderson Close by Catherine Cavendish Flame Tree Press (January 2019) 240 pages; $16.48 hardcover; $12.86 paperback; $6.29 e-book Reviewed by Frank Michaels Errington Catherine Cavendish is a prolific writer of horror, frequently with ghostly, supernatural, Gothic and haunted house themes. She’s very active on social  media. I have no idea why I’ve never … Continue Reading! “Review: The Haunting of Henderson Close by Catherine Cavendish”

Review: The Playing Card Killer by Russell James

The Playing Card Killer by Russell James Flame Tree Press (February 2019) 288 pages; $20.62 hardcover; $12.38 paperback; $6.99 e-book Reviewed by Frank Michaels Errington Wow. First read of a brand new author for me and I absolutely loved it.  There truly is no greater thrill than finding a new writer whose work keeps you guessing … Continue Reading! “Review: The Playing Card Killer by Russell James”

Review: Will Haunt You by Brian Kirk

Will Haunt You by Brian Kirk Flame Tree Press (March 2019) 240 pages; $24.81 hardcover; $12.38 paperback; $6.99 e-book Reviewed by Frank Michaels Errington I finished reading Brian Kirk’s latest novel over a week ago and put off writing my review to allow this story time to gel in my mind. Or, maybe ferment is a … Continue Reading! “Review: Will Haunt You by Brian Kirk”

Review: Junction by Daniel M. Bensen

Junction by Daniel M. Bensen Flame Tree Press (January 2019) 240 pages; $23.70 hardcover; $12.86 paperback; $6.29 e-book Reviewed by Frank Michaels Errington Daisuke Matsumori is the star of the most popular nature show on Japanese television and has been recruited to investigate what’s on the other side of a wormhole found in New Guinea. By the … Continue Reading! “Review: Junction by Daniel M. Bensen”

Review: The Sorrows by Jonathan Janz

The Sorrows by Jonathan Janz Flame Tree Press (December 2018) 288 pages; $16.48 hardcover; $10.37 paperback; $6.29 e-book Reviewed by Frank Michaels Errington I was a bit late to the party when it came to discovering the work of Jonathan Janz. As a result, I totally missed The Sorrows when it was originally published by Samhain Publishing … Continue Reading! “Review: The Sorrows by Jonathan Janz”

Review: Savage Species by Jonathan Janz

Savage Species by Jonathan Janz Flame Tree Press (January 2019) 304 pages; $16.48 hardcover; $13.86 paperback; $6.99 e-book Reviewed by Sadie Hartmann Last year I read my first Jonathan Janz story titled Children of the Dark. I absolutely loved it. Janz expertly fused together a gruesome horror story and a nostalgic coming-of-age tale. The monsters in that … Continue Reading! “Review: Savage Species by Jonathan Janz”

Review: The Nightmare Girl by Jonathan Janz

The Nightmare Girl by Jonathan Janz Flame Tree Press (February 7, 2019) 256 pages; $16.48 hardcover; $10.37 paperback; $6.99 e-book Reviewed by Chad Lutzke Jonathan Janz’s name is everywhere lately. With Flame Tree Press sneaking up out of nowhere and snatching his back catalog, and his most recent effort The Siren and Specter making the rounds of … Continue Reading! “Review: The Nightmare Girl by Jonathan Janz”