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Review: The Boneyard by Keith Minnion

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The Boneyard by Keith Minnion Crossroad Press (September 2014) 320 pages; $2.99 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms Keith Minnion has long been a force in the horror genre, both as an author and artist. He made his name as an illustrator for several magazines and publishers, most notably and recently for the Stephen King/Richard Chizmar novels … Continue Reading! “Review: The Boneyard by Keith Minnion”

Review: The Deep by Alma Katsu

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The Deep by Alma Katsu G.P. Putnam’s Sons (March 10, 2020) 432 pages; $18.39 hardcover; $13.99 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms Those who devoured Alma Katsu’s The Hunger (which should have won awards across the board last year—pun intended) will want to take the plunge into The Deep, a beautifully disturbing cross-genre tale that might even … Continue Reading! “Review: The Deep by Alma Katsu”

Review: Doll Crimes by Karen Runge

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Doll Crimes by Karen Runge Crystal Lake Publishing (November 2019) 222 pages; $11.66 paperback; $3.99 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms We could be looking at the next Jack Ketchum here. Actually, Karen Runge is quite her own identity, her own voice that simply delves into the deep, dark places which Ketchum mined so well. Doll Crimes … Continue Reading! “Review: Doll Crimes by Karen Runge”

Review: The Chill by Scott Carson

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The Chill by Scott Carson Atria (February 11, 2020) 448 pages; $24.30 hardcover; $12.99 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms What is The Chill?  Answer: the first great novel of 2020 that sets a high bar for the rest of the genre with a story that both mines familiar territory but digs deeper than most.

Review: Dead Aware: A Zombie Journey by Eleanor Merry

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Dead Aware: A Zombie Journey by Eleanor Merry LAC (August 2019) 154 pages; $8.99 paperback; $2.99 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms When does a zombie story become interesting again, after the glut that’s thicker than the goo between the undead’s ears? Answer: Dead Aware, a tale that’s enjoyable from start to finish, and was an unexpected … Continue Reading! “Review: Dead Aware: A Zombie Journey by Eleanor Merry”

Review: Bloodlines by James A. Moore

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Bloodlines by James A. Moore Earthling Publications (October 2019) 304 pages; $45 signed/numbered hardcover Reviewed by Dave Simms James A. Moore returns to the blood-drenched streets of Black Stone Bay in the third novel of this thrilling series. For those familiar with the spectacular Halloween series from Earthling’s Paul Miller, you know this annual offering is … Continue Reading! “Review: Bloodlines by James A. Moore”

Review: Tracks of My Tears by Barry Hoffman

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Tracks of My Tears by Barry Hoffman Edge Books (January 2019) 326 pages; $12.95 paperback Reviewed by Dave Simms When someone opens a Barry Hoffman novel, they know the story and characters will leave a scar. Like Jack Ketchum and the best of Richard Laymon, Hoffman never shies away from the ugly side of humanity and … Continue Reading! “Review: Tracks of My Tears by Barry Hoffman”

Review: Miraculum by Steph Post

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Miraculum by Steph Post Polis Books (January 2019) 320 pages; $17.10 hardcover; $16 paperback; $1.99 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms If readers haven’t yet discovered the magic of Steph Post’s enthralling writing, Miraculum is a fine place to start, a novel that should put her on the map with a style somewhere between Gillian Flynn and … Continue Reading! “Review: Miraculum by Steph Post”

Review: Unamerica by Cody Goodfellow

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Unamerica by Cody Goodfellow King Shot Press (June 2019) 448 pages; $14.99 paperback Reviewed by Dave Simms Weird fiction is making a massive comeback. Several authors are breaking out of a box they never felt comfortable being trapped in. Cody Goodfellow has never fit in any box. He can nail commercial fiction, straight up horror and … Continue Reading! “Review: Unamerica by Cody Goodfellow”

Review: Empire of the Goddess by Matthew Warner

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Empire of the Goddess by Matthew Warner (July 2019) 392 pages; $9.99 paperback; $2.99 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms Fantasy with horror or horror with fantasy is tough to nail down (unless your last name happens to be Martin or King). There has been a resurgence recently in the genre due to Game Of Thrones and … Continue Reading! “Review: Empire of the Goddess by Matthew Warner”

Review: Doorways to the Deadeye by Eric J. Guignard

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Doorways to the Deadeye by Eric J. Guignard JournalStone (July 26, 2019) 328 pages; $18.95 paperback Reviewed by Dave Simms Novels about riding the rails have always been exhilarating journeys if left in the right hands. Eric J. Guignard is fresh off his Bram Stoker win for best fiction collection (That Which Grows Wild), so he … Continue Reading! “Review: Doorways to the Deadeye by Eric J. Guignard”

Review: Spirits by Sheri Sebastian-Gabriel

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Spirits by Sheri Sebastian-Gabriel Haverhill House Publishing (July 22, 2019) 210 pages; $30 hardcover; $7.99 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms Spirits come in many forms, and some say that those in the liquid form can lead to those of the demonic sort. Newcomer Sheri Sebastian-Gabriel rocks this debut that not only tackles but beats the everloving … Continue Reading! “Review: Spirits by Sheri Sebastian-Gabriel”

Review: Recursion by Blake Crouch

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Recursion by Blake Crouch Crown (June 2019) 336 pages; $16.30 hardcover; $17.98 paperback; $13.99 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms What happens when reality…isn’t? When memories can’t be trusted, but they can possibly be manipulated to hold onto the times we hold most dear. If you could talk to that parent who’s slipping away into dementia, re-experience … Continue Reading! “Review: Recursion by Blake Crouch”

Review: The Judas Hit by W.D. Gagliani

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The Judas Hit by W.D. Gagliani Tarkus Press (December 2018) 298 pages; $1.99 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms W.D. Gagliani returns to gift readers with a novel that combines James Bond with Constantine, but with a darker flair in a story that is pure fun to read. Those familiar with his excellent Wolf’s Trap/Nick Lupo series will … Continue Reading! “Review: The Judas Hit by W.D. Gagliani”

Review: The Murder of Jesus Christ by John R. Little

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The Murder of Jesus Christ by John R. Little Bad Moon Books (May 2019) 200 pages; $40 limited edition hardcover Reviewed by Dave Simms Books of controversial topics fall into two categories in most cases: shock value stories with poor writing, or historical revelations (a la Dan Brown) that at least convey a message. John … Continue Reading! “Review: The Murder of Jesus Christ by John R. Little”