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Book Review: Queen of Last Hope by Joseph Sale
In Queen of Last Hope, the characters from the stories in Four Horsemen come together in a dense, symbolism laden tale full of the author’s trademark layers, depth and monsters. The Prince has landed on the shores of Nekyia and claimed it for his own, bringing hope to the land of death by promising its…
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Book Review: Horsemen of the Apocalypse by Joseph Sale
Previously published in a single volume with the novella, The Fifth Horseman, under the title Nekyia, this collection of four stories is rich in symbolism, covers life and death, and is essential reading for those who love Sale’s work. In City of Illusion, Yin rules the Circle in death, spreading fear among his subjects. Can Hagga,…
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Book Review: Prince of the Wasteland by Joseph Sale
The first appearance of the prince, but by no means his last. Sale’s debut novel is just the start of things. The prince, and his thirteen apostles, all graced with powers by the same dark touch, have destroyed their world and now rule over a ruined New York City. But those who are the destroyers…
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Book Review: the Hay Bale by Priscilla Bettis
After a series of miscarriages and the end of her marriage, Claire rents a rural property to reconnect with herself. This is a fun story. Claire was a great character and it was easy to sympathize with her. Traumatized by multiple miscarriages and the dissolution of her marriage, I hoped that things would improve for…
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Book Tour: The Girl in the Corn by Jason Offut
About the book Beware of what lurks in the corn. Fairies don’t exist. At least that’s what Thomas Cavanaugh’s parents say. But the events of that one night, when he follows a fairy into the cornfield on his parents’ farm, prove them wrong. What seems like a destructive explosion was, Thomas knows, an encounter with…
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Book Review: The Jam by Dan Soule
The Jam centers on a group of disparate people, all traveling on an English motorway, who get caught in a traffic jam. There’s the internet guru, the professional soccer player, a couple and their teenage son, and an elderly retired doctor who kindly offers a lift to a working girl he meets at a service…
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Book Review: Dark Waters by Katharine Arden
It’s been over six months since the events of Halloween when Ollie, Coco and Brian first met The Smiling Man, and over three since their second run in with him after Christmas. Terrified of meeting him again, the three friends have hit the books in the hope of finding a way to get him out…
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Buddy Read & Rant #9 with Jonathan Pongratz: Dark Waters by Katherine Arden
Jonny: I’m Jonny, overworked grad student, author, and lover of all things macabre. You can check out some of my spooky stories here. Iseult: Hi, I’m Iseult, indie author, book blogger, and cryptozoological oddity from Ireland’s ancient east. Click here to buy my books. This buddy read and rant is for Dark Waters (Small Spaces…
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Book Review: Immortelle by Catherine McCarthy
Set in 19th century Wales, Immortelle is the story of skilled potter, Elinor, and her daughter, Rowena. After Rowena’s sudden, tragic death, Elinor sculpts a beautiful graveside memorial – or immortelle – in the hope that her art can tell her about the darkness that has corrupted her quiet seaside home. McCarthy has a beautiful,…
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Book Review: The Spooks by Dan Soule
This collection of 17 super short stories is sure to delight children with its mixture of fun, silly, gross and thoughtful horror. Aimed for the reluctant reader, each story is flash length and written simply, to encourage interest in the written word. A great primer of sorts to whet the appetite of the young horror…
