Review: Night Shift by Robin Triggs

Night Shift by Robin Triggs Flame Tree Press (November 2018) 240 pages; $22.46 hardcover; $13.09 paperback; $6.29 e-book Reviewed by Frank Michaels Errington Let me start by saying I wanted Night Shift to be something other than what it turned out to be. Let’s face it—a mining base in the Antarctic at the start of a six-month-long … Continue Reading! “Review: Night Shift by Robin Triggs”

Review: Ten Thousand Thunders by Brian Trent

Ten Thousand Thunders by Brian Trent Flame Tree Press (October 2018) 288 pages; $16.48 hardcover; $10.37 paperback; $6.99 e-book Reviewed by Frank Michaels Errington There was a time when I immersed myself in sci-fi, long before I discovered horror and it took over my reading experience. Every now and again, it’s nice to go back and visit … Continue Reading! “Review: Ten Thousand Thunders by Brian Trent”

Review: Kosmos by Adrian Laing

Kosmos by Adrian Laing Flame Tree Press (December 2018) 288 pages; $16.48 hardcover; $10.37 paperback; $6.99 e-book Reviewed by Frank Michaels Errington Kosmos is one of the most entertaining original works I’ve read in all of 2018.  Considering I’ve read seventy-seven books this year that’s saying a lot.

Review: The House by the Cemetery by John Everson

The House by the Cemetery by John Everson Flame Tree Press (October 2018) 256 pages; $16.48 hardcover; $13.86 paperback; $6.99 e-book Reviewed by Frank Michaels Errington John Everson writes some of the darkest horror imaginable, sprinkles it with a healthy dose of sex, and yet it’s easy to believe every word he puts to paper. His latest … Continue Reading! “Review: The House by the Cemetery by John Everson”

Review: The Toy Thief by D.W. Gillespie

The Toy Thief by D.W. Gilliespie Flame Tree Press (October 18, 2018) 240 pages; $16.48 hardcover; $10.37 paperback; $6.99 e-book Reviewed by Frank Michaels Errington To date, I’ve read all but one of the first nine offerings from Flame Tree Press and I’ve been quite impressed with everything thus far. I’ve actually raved about the first seven … Continue Reading! “Review: The Toy Thief by D.W. Gillespie”

Review: The Mouth of the Dark by Tim Waggoner

The Mouth of the Dark by Tim Waggoner Flame Tree Press (September 2018) 240 pages; $24.95 hardcover; $14.95 paperback; $6.99 e-book Reviewed by Frank Michaels Errington Jayce Lewis’ daughter Emily has gone missing and Jayce is doing all he can to find her.  The more he seeks the more he learns about her life and his own. … Continue Reading! “Review: The Mouth of the Dark by Tim Waggoner”

Review: The Sky Woman by J.D. Moyer

The Sky Woman: From Ringworlds to Earth, an Epic Struggle of Love and Survival by J.D. Moyer Flame Tree Press (September 6, 2018) 288 pages; $24.95 paperback; $14.95 paperback; $6.99 e-book Reviewed by Frank Michaels Errington The Sky Woman: From Ringworlds to Earth, an Epic Struggle of Love and Survival by J.D. Moyer deftly combines multiple genres … Continue Reading! “Review: The Sky Woman by J.D. Moyer”

Review: The Siren and the Specter by Jonathan Janz

The Siren and the Specter by Jonathan Janz Flame Tree Press (September 6, 2018) 288 pages; $24.95 hardcover; $14.95 paperback; $6.99 e-book Reviewed by Frank Michaels Errington It was almost two years ago Jonathan Janz first came to my attention. I kept hearing about his novel, Children of the Dark. This is what I said in my … Continue Reading! “Review: The Siren and the Specter by Jonathan Janz”

Review: Thirteen Days by Sunset Beach by Ramsey Campbell

Thirteen Days by Sunset Beach by Ramsey Campbell Flame Tree Press (September 6, 2018) 288 pages; $24.95 hardcover; $14.95 paperback Reviewed by Frank Michaels Errington No one writes horror like Ramsey Campbell, as evidenced by numerous accolades over the years, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Horror Writers Association, and the Living Legend Award of the … Continue Reading! “Review: Thirteen Days by Sunset Beach by Ramsey Campbell”

Review: The Bad Neighbor by David Tallerman

The Bad Neighbor by David Tallerman Flame Tree Press (September 6, 2018) 288 pages; $24.85 hardcover; $14.95 paperback;  Reviewed by Frank Michaels Errington There’s a new publisher I think we’re going to hear a lot about in the coming months.  They call themselves Flame Tree Press and they plan to publish both established authors and new voices … Continue Reading! “Review: The Bad Neighbor by David Tallerman”

Review: Creature by Hunter Shea

Creature by Hunter Shea Flame Tree Press (September 6, 2018) 282 pages; $24.95 paperback; $14.95 paperback Reviewed by Frank Michaels Errington Yes, I consider myself a Hellion. That’s how Hunter Shea refers to his most ardent followers. I can’t say I’ve read every one of his books (he’s remarkably prolific), but I’ve yet to read one I … Continue Reading! “Review: Creature by Hunter Shea”

My First Fright featuring Jonathan Janz

I lived a good chunk of my childhood on a small, rural road. All of the homes had families and were fairly well-kempt, so my siblings and my best buddy who lived next door didn’t really have a typical “haunted house” to be afraid of; but that didn’t keep us from concocting weird stories about … Continue Reading! “My First Fright featuring Jonathan Janz”

Night Time Logic with Rebecca Cuthbert

“Strange Tales,” “Ghost Stories,” and “Eco Horror” Night Time Logic is the part of a story that is felt but not consciously processed. It is also the name of this interview series here at Cemetery Dance and over on my YouTube channel. Through in-depth conversation with authors this column explores the night time part of stories, the strange … Continue Reading! “Night Time Logic with Rebecca Cuthbert”

Review: The Strange Things We Become and Other Dark Tales by Eric LaRocca

The Strange Things We Become and Other Dark Tales by Eric LaRocca Off Limits Press (September 2021) 128 pages; $13 paperback; $6.99 e-book Reviewed by Sadie “Mother Horror” Hartmann Nobody could comfortably follow an act in indie horror fiction like Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke, except Eric LaRocca with another release. Things Have Gotten … Continue Reading! “Review: The Strange Things We Become and Other Dark Tales by Eric LaRocca”

Darkly Dreaming: An Essay by Wrath James White

Back in 2003, I was a new writer with only a few published short stories to my credit. There was a popular message board at the time called Shocklines. Shocklines was an online bookseller catering to fans of horror. In the early aughts, if you wanted to find the best horror fiction novels, novellas, magazines, … Continue Reading! “Darkly Dreaming: An Essay by Wrath James White”