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Review: Where Nightmares Come From: The Art of Storytelling in the Horror Genre edited by Joe Mynhardt & Eugene Johnson

Cemetery Dance OnlineMarch 21, 2018March 12, 2018ReviewsCrystal Lake Publishing, Dave Simms, Eugene Johnson, Joe Mynhardt, Reviews, Where Nightmares Come FromLeave a comment

Where Nightmares Come From: The Art of Storytelling in the Horror Genre by Joe Mynhardt & Eugene Johnson Crystal Lake Publishing (November 2017) 368 pages; $16.99 paperback; $3.99 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms Books on writing usually bring on the snoozes, even from the authors who read them. Of course, exceptions exist, like the one from the … Continue Reading! “Review: Where Nightmares Come From: The Art of Storytelling in the Horror Genre edited by Joe Mynhardt & Eugene Johnson”

Review: Down There & Others by Keith Minnion

Cemetery Dance OnlineMarch 19, 2018March 12, 2018ReviewsDave Simms, Down There & Others, Keith Minnion, Reviews, White Noise PressLeave a comment

Down There & Others by Keith Minnion White Noise Press (2017) 206 pages; $10.99 paperback; $3.99 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms Sometimes, people excel in multiple creative fields, displaying talents many would kill for. Folks such as Neil Gaiman, Joe Hill, Clive Barker, and the author of this collection, Keith Minnion. Those familiar with the iconic … Continue Reading! “Review: Down There & Others by Keith Minnion”

Review: Hunger Moon by Alexandra Sokoloff

Cemetery Dance OnlineFebruary 12, 2018February 11, 2018ReviewsAlexandra Sokoloff, Dave Simms, Hunger Moon, Huntress, ReviewsLeave a comment

Hunger Moon by Alexandra Sokoloff Thomas & Mercer (October 2017) 380 pages; $8.50 paperback Reviewed by Dave Simms Alexandra Sokoloff has never strayed away from the controversial in her work, whether it be in her Stoker-nominated horror titles or in her Huntress stories. Plenty has been written about this, the fifth in that series, and it … Continue Reading! “Review: Hunger Moon by Alexandra Sokoloff”

Review: Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant

Cemetery Dance OnlineFebruary 7, 2018February 4, 2018ReviewsDave Simms, Into the Drowning Deep, Mira Grant, Orbit Books, Reviews, Women In HorrorLeave a comment

Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant Orbit Books (November 2017) 448 pages; $18.57 hardcover; $15.99 paperback; $13.99 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms Mermaids? Scary? Nope, this isn’t a joke, and if you’re familiar with Mira “Seanan McGuire” Grant, queen of the Feed series, you know she’s capable of some horrific storytelling. Imagine if Michael Crichton … Continue Reading! “Review: Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant”

Review: ‘Goblin’ by Josh Malerman

Cemetery Dance OnlineSeptember 27, 2017September 27, 2017ReviewsDave Simms, Earthling Publications, Goblin, Halloween Series, Josh Malerman, ReviewsLeave a comment

Goblin by Josh Malerman Earthling Publications (October 2017) $50 signed & numbered hardcover (limited to 500) Reviewed by Dave Simms It’s that time of year again when horror is in the air, a celebrated author is called up, and Earthling Publications churns out another Halloween masterpiece. This year, the newest superstar in the genre, Josh Malerman, … Continue Reading! “Review: ‘Goblin’ by Josh Malerman”

Review: ‘Bloodstained Wonderland’ by Christopher Golden and James A. Moore

Cemetery Dance OnlineSeptember 13, 2017September 11, 2017ReviewsBloodstained Wonderland, Christopher Golden, Dave Simms, Earthling Publications, James A. Moore, ReviewsLeave a comment

Bloodstained Wonderland by Christopher Golden and James A. Moore Earthling Publications (June 2017) 136 pages; $35.00 signed, numbered hardback Reviewed by Dave Simms Down the rabbit hole she goes, only this time it’s wrapped in barbed wire and tinged with venom. Bloodstained Wonderland rambles through a nightmarish land which Lewis Carroll could only have imagined if … Continue Reading! “Review: ‘Bloodstained Wonderland’ by Christopher Golden and James A. Moore”

Review: ‘Meddling Kids’ by Edgar Cantero

Cemetery Dance OnlineAugust 28, 2017August 27, 2017ReviewsDave Simms, Doubleday, Edgar Cantero, Meddling Kids, ReviewsLeave a comment

Meddling Kids by Edgar Cantero Doubleday (July 2017) 336 pages; $18.32 hardback; $13.99 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms If you need to ask where the title of this book comes from, you’re probably too young to understand the references within (unless you enjoy classic reruns of the great cartoon), but not too young to enjoy this … Continue Reading! “Review: ‘Meddling Kids’ by Edgar Cantero”

Review: ‘3 Minutes’ by Anders Roslund and Borge Hellström

Cemetery Dance OnlineAugust 21, 2017August 20, 2017Reviews3 MInutes, Anders Roslund, Borge Hellstrom, Dave Simms, Quercus, ReviewsLeave a comment

3 Minutes by Anders Roslund and Borge Hellström Quercus (July 2017) 432 pages; $18.35 hardback; $12.99 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms Now for something quite different: a Nordic thriller set in South America. While several Scandinavian authors continue to invade the bookshelves of American readers, almost all of them are set in those countries, which isn’t … Continue Reading! “Review: ‘3 Minutes’ by Anders Roslund and Borge Hellström”

Review: ‘Black Mad Wheel’ by Josh Malerman

Cemetery Dance OnlineAugust 11, 2017August 6, 2017ReviewsBlack Mad Wheel, Dave Simms, Josh Malerman, Reviews2 Comments

Black Mad Wheel by Josh Malerman Ecco (May 2017) 304 pages; $17.29 hardback; $12.99 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms When Bird Box hit the horror scene three years ago, something special happened. Readers discovered a new voice, one which was lyrical and rhythmic but could also turn brutal on the next page. Josh Malerman wrote like … Continue Reading! “Review: ‘Black Mad Wheel’ by Josh Malerman”

Review: ‘Blood Sacrifice’ by Barry Hoffman

Cemetery Dance OnlineJuly 19, 2017July 16, 2017ReviewsBarry Hoffman, Blood Sacrifice, Dave Simms, Next Century Publishing, ReviewsLeave a comment

Blood Sacrifice by Barry Hoffman Next Century Publishing (March 2017) 408 pages; $12.95 paperback; $7.95 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms Barry Hoffman is back with a kick-ass thriller that is also a horror novel, crime novel, supernatural novel and more, all wrapped up in a story which races by in what can easily be called his best … Continue Reading! “Review: ‘Blood Sacrifice’ by Barry Hoffman”

Review: ‘Marathon’ by Brian Freeman

Cemetery Dance OnlineJuly 5, 2017July 5, 2017ReviewsBrian Freeman, Dave Simms, Jonathan Stride, Marathon, Quercus, ReviewsLeave a comment

Marathon by Brian Freeman Quercus (May 2017) 408 pages; $19.16 hardback; $12.99 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms This book will undoubtedly hit several nerves for fans of well-written, tight, timely thrillers. Brian Freeman (Editor’s Note: Not to be confused with Cemetery Dance staffer and author Brian James Freeman) has cemented himself as a strong contender for being … Continue Reading! “Review: ‘Marathon’ by Brian Freeman”

Review: ‘The Tunnel’ by Carl-Johan Vallgren

Cemetery Dance OnlineJune 28, 2017June 23, 2017ReviewsCarl-Johan Vallgren, Dave Simms, Quercus, Reviews, The TunnelLeave a comment

The Tunnel by Carl-Johan Vallgren Quercus (June 2017) 336 pages; $18.35 hardback; $12.99 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms For those who haven’t read any thrillers set in Scandinavian countries, please start here. This is pure horror even before the story kicks into gear. The setting contains more darkness found in most contemporary American or British horror … Continue Reading! “Review: ‘The Tunnel’ by Carl-Johan Vallgren”

Review: ‘The Freedom Broker’ by K.J. Howe

Cemetery Dance OnlineJune 14, 2017June 13, 2017ReviewsDave Simms, K.J. Howe, Reviews, The Freedom BrokerLeave a comment

The Freedom Broker by K.J. Howe Quercus (February 2017) 400 pages; $17.79 hardback; $12.99 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms Far too many times, a thriller fails to live up to its name. Formulaic, tired tropes, ripoffs of the same old “high concept” plots which circulate through the shelves as readers’ minds numb to the repetition. Thankfully, a few … Continue Reading! “Review: ‘The Freedom Broker’ by K.J. Howe”

Review: ‘The Forgotten Girl’ by Rio Youers

Cemetery Dance OnlineJune 5, 2017June 4, 2017ReviewsDave Simms, Reviews, Rio Youers, St. Martin's Press, The Forgotten Girl1 Comment

The Forgotten Girl by Rio Youers St. Martin’s Press (June 13, 2017) 352 pages; $19.03 hardback; $14.99 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms Many readers will consider this novel to be Youers’ first, but fans will be familiar with the author from strong efforts such as Westlake Soul, Mama Fish, and End Times. With a voice demanding greater exposure, … Continue Reading! “Review: ‘The Forgotten Girl’ by Rio Youers”

Review: ‘Ruler of the Night’ by David Morrell

Cemetery Dance OnlineJune 1, 2017May 30, 2017ReviewsDave Simms, David Morrell, Mulholland Books, Reviews, Ruler of the Night, Thomas DeQuinceyLeave a comment

Ruler of the Night by David Morrell Mulholland Books (November 2016) 352 pages; $17.70 hardcover; $13.99 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms What can one say about the conclusion of a terrific trilogy from one of the masters of horror and thrillers, besides wow? Many fans are still marveling that David Morrell, Rambo’s father and author of the classic dark novels The … Continue Reading! “Review: ‘Ruler of the Night’ by David Morrell”

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