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Review: The House that Fell from the Sky by Patrick Delaney

Cemetery Dance OnlineFebruary 11, 2021February 10, 2021ReviewsDave Simms, Oblivion Publishing, Patrick Delaney, Reviews, The House that Fell from the SkyLeave a comment

The House that Fell from the Sky by Patrick Delaney Oblivion Publishing (September 2020) 566 pages; $28.99 hardcover; $17.99 paperback; $2.99 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms This is a great fall book — perfectly placed for those who miss the weird horror of Ray Bradbury and Bentley Little but are aching for something new. Patrick Delaney … Continue Reading! “Review: The House that Fell from the Sky by Patrick Delaney”

Review: Velocities by Kathe Koja

Cemetery Dance OnlineJanuary 13, 2021January 11, 2021ReviewsDave Simms, Kathe Koja, Meerkat Press, Reviews, VelocitiesLeave a comment

Velocities by Kathe Koja Meerkat Press (April 2020) 200 pages; $13.69 paperback; $7.49 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms Kathe Koja has long been regarded as one of the true artists in dark fiction, weaving horror into stories and novels that blur the lines of genres and realities. From her Stoker winning The Cipher back in 1991, … Continue Reading! “Review: Velocities by Kathe Koja”

Review: Last Case at Baggage Auction by Eric J. Guignard

Cemetery Dance OnlineJanuary 4, 2021January 3, 2021ReviewsDave Simms, Eric Guignard, Last Case at Baggage Auction, ReviewsLeave a comment

Last Case at Baggage Auction by Eric J. Guignard Harper Day Books (August 2020) 156 pages; $24.95 hardcover; $9.95 paperback; $4.99 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms Eric Guignard has fast become one of the most reliable “new” writers in horror and other speculative genres in recent years. His Doorway to the Deadeye and a ultra-cool anthology Pop the … Continue Reading! “Review: Last Case at Baggage Auction by Eric J. Guignard”

Review: Dog Star by Keith Minnion

Cemetery Dance OnlineDecember 9, 2020December 8, 2020ReviewsDave Simms, Dog Star, Keith Minnion, Reviews, White Noise PressLeave a comment

Dog Star by Keith Minnion White Noise Press (May 2020) 344 pages; $12.99 paperback; $2.99 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms Author and artist Keith Minnion has returned with a personal novel that’s part police procedural, part supernatural mystery. Alongside The Boneyard, one of the best horror novels of the past ten years, and the recent collection, Read … Continue Reading! “Review: Dog Star by Keith Minnion”

Review: Red Hands by Christopher Golden

Cemetery Dance OnlineNovember 30, 2020November 30, 2020ReviewsChristopher Golden, Dave Simms, Red Hands, ReviewsLeave a comment

Red Hands by Christopher Golden St. Martin’s Press (December 8, 2020) 320 pages; $27.99 hardcover; $14.99 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms “Weird shit.” That’s Ben Walker. The expert on weird shit from the previous two entries which are standalone novels, Ararat and The Pandora Room, one of which left a scar few horror novels ever manage … Continue Reading! “Review: Red Hands by Christopher Golden”

Review: Bone Chase by Weston Ochse

Cemetery Dance OnlineNovember 23, 2020November 16, 2020ReviewsBone Chase, Dave Simms, Reviews, Weston OchseLeave a comment

Bone Chase by Weston Ochse Gallery/Saga Press (December 1, 2020) 336 pages; $26 hardcover; $9.99 paperback Reviewed by Dave Simms A hunt for giants? Ties to the Bible? Rival factions that stretch back eons? This is easily going to be one of the hottest thrillers of the year. Imagine if you will, Dan Brown writing with … Continue Reading! “Review: Bone Chase by Weston Ochse”

Review: WYRD and Other Derelictions by Adam L.G. Nevill

Cemetery Dance OnlineNovember 9, 2020November 8, 2020ReviewsAdam L.G. Nevill, Dave Simms, Reviews, Ritual Limited, WYRD and Other DerelictionsLeave a comment

WYRD and Other Derelictions by Adam L.G. Nevill Ritual Limited (October 2020) 106 pages; $7.99 paperback; $3.99 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms Adam Nevill has quietly transformed into one of the top writers in the past decade. His novels, ranging from Apartment 16 to last year’s The Reddening (easily this reviewer’s vote for most frightening novel of the … Continue Reading! “Review: WYRD and Other Derelictions by Adam L.G. Nevill”

Review: One Who Was With Me by Conrad Williams

Cemetery Dance OnlineSeptember 28, 2020September 27, 2020ReviewsConrad Williams, Dave Simms, Earthling Publications, Halloween Series, One Who Was With Me, ReviewsLeave a comment

One Who Was With Me by Conrad Williams Earthling Publications (October 2020) $45 limited edition hardcover Reviewed by Dave Simms It’s that wonderful time of year again when Earthling Publications announces their Halloween series title for the upcoming holiday. When was the last time Paul Miller failed to publish a stellar tale for this press? Hint: … Continue Reading! “Review: One Who Was With Me by Conrad Williams”

Review: Writing in the Dark by Tim Waggoner

Cemetery Dance OnlineSeptember 8, 2020September 6, 2020ReviewsDave Simms, Reviews, Tim Waggoner, Writing in the DarkLeave a comment

Writing in the Dark by Tim Waggoner Raw Dog Screaming Press (September 16, 2020) 236 pages; $34.95 hardcover; $19.95 paperback Reviewed by Dave Simms This review is a bit different. I’m approaching it as an author instead of a reader. I was in the midst of editing one novel and completing another—both were forever altered by … Continue Reading! “Review: Writing in the Dark by Tim Waggoner”

Review: Signalz by F. Paul Wilson

Cemetery Dance OnlineJuly 6, 2020July 6, 2020ReviewsCrossroad Press, Dave Simms, F. Paul Wilson, Repairman Jack, Reviews, SignalzLeave a comment

Signalz by F. Paul Wilson Crossroad Press (July 7, 2020) 188 pages; $29.99 hardcover; $17.99 paperback; $5.99 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms Nightworld. For F. Paul Wilson fans, it’s often in the top two or three novels by the legend, surpassed only by the first book in the Repairman Jack series, The Tomb. Nightworld signaled the … Continue Reading! “Review: Signalz by F. Paul Wilson”

Review: The Horror Writer: A Study of Craft and Identity in the Horror Genre edited by Joe Mynhardt

Cemetery Dance OnlineMay 21, 2020May 20, 2020ReviewsDave Simms, Hellbound Books, Joe Mynhardt, Reviews, The Horror WriterLeave a comment

The Horror Writer: A Study of Craft and Identity in the Horror Genre edited by Joe Mynhardt Hellbound Books (January 2020) 216 pages; $14.99 paperback; $4.99 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms Books on writing have been churned out by the dozens, and while many have been worthy reads, few have been standouts. In the horror genre, … Continue Reading! “Review: The Horror Writer: A Study of Craft and Identity in the Horror Genre edited by Joe Mynhardt”

Review: Tales of the Lost Vol. 1: We All Lose Something! edited by Eugene Johnson and Steve Dillon

Cemetery Dance OnlineMay 15, 2020ReviewsDave Simms, Reviews, Tales of the Lost, We All Lose SomethingLeave a comment

Tales of the Lost Vol. 1: We All Lose Something! edited by Eugene Johnson and Steve Dillon Things in the Well (December 2019) 283 pages; $15 paperback; $3 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms Horror anthologies seem to be emerging like gremlins dunked in fetid water these days. While some are stellar, others fill up the pages … Continue Reading! “Review: Tales of the Lost Vol. 1: We All Lose Something! edited by Eugene Johnson and Steve Dillon”

Review: The Best of Both Worlds by S. P. Miskowski

Cemetery Dance OnlineMay 13, 2020May 13, 2020ReviewsDave Simms, JournalStone, Reviews, S.P. Miskowski, The Best of Both Worlds, Trepidatio PressLeave a comment

The Best of Both Worlds by S.P. Miskowski Trepidatio Publishing (May 2020) 80 pages; $9.95 paperback; $4.95 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms Skillute is one of those towns that has quickly become one to remember in horror fiction. It’s creeping like a tainted tide, inspired by Oxrun Station from Charlie Grant and Cedar Hill from Gary … Continue Reading! “Review: The Best of Both Worlds by S. P. Miskowski”

Review: The Faces by Douglas Clegg

Cemetery Dance OnlineApril 15, 2020April 12, 2020ReviewsDave Simms, Douglas Clegg, Reviews, The FacesLeave a comment

The Faces by Douglas Clegg Alkemara Press (November 2019) 106 pages; $11.99 paperback; $3.99 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms Doug Clegg has long been a fixture of superior horror fiction. The Faces is a perfect representation of what the novella form can be—powerful, succinct, and deep. Fans of The Twilight Zone and the best of Bentley … Continue Reading! “Review: The Faces by Douglas Clegg”

Review: The Reddening by Adam Nevill

Cemetery Dance OnlineMarch 30, 2020March 29, 2020ReviewsAdam Nevill, Dave Simms, Reviews, The ReddeningLeave a comment

The Reddening by Adam Nevill Ritual Limited (October 2019) 420 pages; $15.99 paperback; $4.99 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms Adam Nevill is a special writer. Those familiar with The Ritual, either the novel or the Netflix adaptation last year, know it’s a story that elevated horror in a way few authors can these days. Those who … Continue Reading! “Review: The Reddening by Adam Nevill”

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