Book reviews for the thriller, horror, mystery and true crime lover
"DIY Exorcism" follows Dante, a local pastor whose son's behavior ultimately leads to Dante handcuffing him to the basement furnace. Dante is convinced that there is a demon lurking in his son, and he takes to the internet to search for how to perform an exorcism, all while trying to protect his reputation within his … Continue reading Book Review – “DIY Exorcism” by David Washburn
"So Thirsty" by Rachel Harrison follows Sloane Parker, a seemingly boring adult dreading her next birthday, and her risk-taking friend, Naomi, as the two venture out for an exciting birthday weekend gifted by Sloane's husband. However, after a sexually adventurous evening at a stranger's mansion, their lives take a permanently sinister turn. Can they adapt … Continue reading Book Review – “So Thirsty” by Rachel Harrison
"The Games We Play" by Alistair B. Hayward follows David, a serial killer known as the "London Strangler," as he concocts a new, sinister game with his friend Pete. However, once Pete starts the game, he unexpectedly finds himself enjoying it while losing control in the process. Thank you to the author, Alistair B. Hayward … Continue reading Book Review – “The Games We Play” by Alistair B. Hayward
In "Butcher & Blackbird" by Brynne Weaver, we follow Sloane and Rowan, two murderers, as a chance encounter sparks a yearly rival game between them. A friendship builds over four years, but isn't that how love truly starts? What in the world did I just read? I never thought I would be rooting for two … Continue reading Book Review – “Butcher & Blackbird” by Brynne Weaver
In "The Tickle Monster" by David Washburn, we follow Teddy, a young boy who just wants to grow up to be a man like his father. When an innocent nightly tickle game and his father's warning never to venture into the woods collide, darkness ensues. At 87 pages, this short novella hits all the right … Continue reading Book Review – “The Tickle Monster” by David Washburn
Fifteen-year-old Leo is watching the world crumble. His father is missing and his mother is slipping into madness as she cares for Leo, his sick sister Goldfish, and two useless brothers. Relatives are no help and the church folk have turned their backs in the middle of the Great Depression. When he discovers an enchanted … Continue reading OUT TODAY! Book Review- “Where Dark Things Grow” by Andrew K. Clark
"Incidents Around the House" by Josh Malerman is written from the point of view of eight-year-old Bella. We follow Bella as she navigates her innocent life, haunted by a malevolent entity named Other Mommy. As Bella starts to realize that her Mommy and Daddo are having trouble in their marriage, Other Mommy wants nothing more … Continue reading Book Review – “Incidents Around The House” by Josh Malerman
The Redwood Ripper is an urban legend spirit that awakens to avenge those who take more than they give. But is the Redwood Ripper truly just a legend, or more? I just loved this short slasher novella! "The Axe Remembers: A Redwood Ripper Story" by Marcus Hawke just released on July 2nd, and if you're … Continue reading Book Review – “The Axe Remembers (A Redwood Ripper Story)” by Marcus Hawke
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