From international bestselling authors James S. Murray (also known as "Murr" on the hit TV show Impractical Jokers) and Darren Wearmouth, comes You Better Watch Out, a jolly fun, thriller that will keep you guessing until Christmas morning.
Read MoreThe world of the one and only King of Scream - Stephen King - is expanding with a NEW anthology set in The Stand Universe being released in August of 2025! The Stand is set in an apocalyptic world in the aftermath of a man-made plague in which the remaining humans have divided themselves into factions. The upcoming anthology titled The End of The World as We Know It, will feature short stories from during and after the events of The Stand.
Read MoreSay “goodbye” to September and “hello” to Halloween!
Rise and shine horror lovers and get ready to dive into new releases from big names, new names, and up and coming names in horror literature!
Read MoreFor the second year in a row, our friends at Horrorsmith Publishing are hosting ”Terrify Your Tablet Day”! Similar to the infamous “Stuff Your Kindle Day,” this highly anticipated event takes place once a year. For 24 hours, you have access to thousands of FREE and discounted books that you can access from your Kindle e-reader, the Kindle app, or the Kindle website. Unlike “Stuff Your Kindle Day,” “Terrify Your Tablet Day” will include a variety of devices that have the ability to access eBooks. Including your cell phone!
Read MoreIn honor of spooky season and Hispanic Heritage Month, here are ten influential Hispanic Authors and their well known chilling tales of horror that not only frighten, but also tell stories of hispanic culture, history, and folklore.
Read MoreMonstrous Books is set to Publish A Deluxe Edition of Jeff Rice’s KOLCHAK: THE NIGHT STALKER, the Book that Spawned the Cult TV Series. This Delux Limited Edition Novel features a new foreword by David Dasmalchian, an all-new afterword by Rodney Barnes, an essay on Jeff Rice by Kolchak Expert Mark Dawidziak, and a new cover and spot illustrations by Russ Braun (The Boys).
Read MoreTremblay creates a metafiction masterpiece that tells a disturbingly believable narrative through time jumps and by alternating between a “tell-all” audiobook transcript and the script of the movie that was never released. Eerie, disturbing, and unpredictable, Tremblay introduces a dark twist on the “cursed film” genre that will leave readers with further proof that the book
Read MoreFeelin’ frisky? Slash & Slay: A Horror Podcast is turning up the heat for their 69th episode *wink wink* and talking about the sexy side of slashing and slaying. From silly questions that make everyone giggle to deep conversations about horror, sexuality, and its place in modern media, they are exposing it all… not actually though…
Read MoreRachel Harrison has introduced me to an incredible subgenre of horror that marries feminist fiction with absurd horror situations that simultaneously maintain simplistic beauty while also sending profound messages about womanhood and the feminist struggle. Much like the “romance” novels of Emily Henry, the women at the forefront of Harrison’s novels are niche and complex characters that encounter a life-altering situation and get a bit of horror mixed in.
Read MoreA literary masterpiece diving into the intensity of grief unlike anything I've ever read before, including Stephen King’s Pet Sematary (blasphemy, I know). Langan exposes and explores the hidden thoughts and dark feelings associated with loss in a nautical folktale that spans decades. Using two storylines that span decades, Langan interweaves the story of 'Der Fischer,' a German legend that has the power to bring the dead back to life. However, they do not return as they were in life; instead, they haunt and attack in search of victims to help bring power to Der Fischer.
Read MoreI have a pretty good grasp on the team’s various movie tastes, BUT not so much what they enjoy curling up in bed with and reading until they fall asleep and have dreams worthy of Stephen King’s nightmares! So, I posed the question to the team; what is your favorite horror book of all time?
Starting off with Our Editor and Chief, Sam! I won’t lie, this one surprised me…
Sam’s favorite horror book of all time is the infamous “Interview With The Vampire” by Anne Rice.
Read MoreAn adaptation of Paul Tremblay’s Bram Stoker Award-Winning novel, “A Head Full of Ghosts” is in the works with Robert Downey Jr. to produce. The film will be directed and adapted by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala. This duo is best known for the 2019 film from NEON, “The Lodge”. Team Downey will partner with The Allegiance Theater and Fifth Season for production and development.
Read MoreThis year is set up to be an amazing year for horror readers everywhere. From highly anticipated sequels to indie publishers and debut authors, there are a lot of spooky reads to look forward to this year. Out of the MANY I am looking forward to, I thought I would highlight my top five most anticipated of 2024.
Read MoreWith Emilie out, Alyssa forces her husband, Jared, to join on as co-host. It's a very important episode: Krampus Time! Join Alyssa as she teaches Jared all about the history and lore of the Anti-Claus. Jared tries to explain why he doesn't like the movie that Alyssa and Emilie can't get enough of. Then, they talk about other Christmas horror icons of other cultures.
Read MoreUnknown beings have appeared on earth. Once glance is enough to fracture the human mind driving the viewer to fatal violence. Five years into the apocalypse, we follow Malorie as she embarks on a journey with two young children to travel to a rumored safe house in hopes of finding refuge. They must travel 20 miles by boat while blindfolded. Malorie will rely on the listening skills that she has diligently cultivated in the four-year-old children since birth to guide their way.
Read MoreReady for a holiday getaway of your nightmares? Climb into the Charlie Manxs’ 1938 Rolls-Royce Wraith and take a trip to Christmasland! Where every day is Christmas and the children of Christmasland never want to leave!
Read More“White is for Witching” by Helen Oyeyemi follows twins Miranda and Eliot Silver of Dover, England and the strange occurrences that take place in their home. The women of the Silver family have all been afflicted with a rare eating disorder that causes the victim to consume non-edible objects. Miranda is no exception. The death of her mother causes her to spiral out of control, and despite her father's best efforts, she is taken to a care facility.
Read MoreI read the entirety of the “Creature Feature Collection.” I am happy to report that it delivered on its promise to be ‘a collection of devilishly creepy stories that tingle the spine and twist the mind. They can be read or listened to in one petrifying sitting.'
This collection comprises six short stories, all featuring horrifying twists on iconic or newly introduced creatures by renowned horror authors. The six stories are: "The Pram" by Joe Hill, "The Ankle Snatcher" by Grady Hendrix, "It Waits in the Woods" by Josh Malerman, "In Bloom" by Paul Tremblay, "Best of Luck" by Jason Mott, and "Big Bad" by Chandler Baker.
Read MoreA story of family secrets, misunderstood women, willful ignorance, constant horrors, and haunted motels, 'The Sun Down Motel' takes us through dual timelines alternating between Vivian and Carly, an aunt and niece living parallel lives three decades apart.
Read MoreSilvia Moreno-Garcia once again combines nostalgia, magic, and historic Mexican culture to create a unique story of friendship, love, loss, and the magic of movies in her newest novel, "Silver Nitrate."
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