horror, true crime, and mystery book reviews
You guys... 😢 I am sad to say that this book may have completely changed my feelings on old school 70's-90's horror books! Horror movies are something that I have always been excited and passionate about ever since I was a wee young kid. I like most all kinds of horror: The goofy, the truly… Continue reading The Devil’s End | D.A. Fowler | Book Review
It seems all too common for people to graduate high school and promise to never pick up a book again, as if all forms of reading are a punishment. Most people I know outside of my family, partner, Instagram, and this blog, do not read books. I used to be like that too, I guess;… Continue reading The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires | Grady Hendrix | Book Review
Do you believe in haunted or cursed objects? Because I friggin' do! Sometimes while shopping at antique stores, I pick up an old object in my hands and wonder, "what if this is cursed?" or "what if a demon comes with this thing?" I always make sure to sage the shit out of the crib… Continue reading The Amulet | Michael McDowell | Book Review
I love carnivals so much! I like the look, the history, the sounds, and the smells. Carnivals are always filled with so much excitement, aren't they?! But, is it just me, or does it seem like there's always an underlying feeling of darkness at carnivals, too? Maybe it's because of the morbid sideshow acts, the… Continue reading Something Wicked This Way Comes | Ray Bradbury | Book Review
This is the first time I have been asked to review someone's work! How exciting! When Ben messaged me on Instagram I was very shocked and flattered that he would trust me with his work. (He must've never listened to my comedy/horror podcast.) Luckily for him, this is a completely different format! I promise to take… Continue reading Hamartia | Ben Hoene | Book Review
All over the internet, I keep seeing Penpal being praised as one of the scariest and most underrated books ever. When horror movies try to claim a title like this, or when the previews say things like, "...scarier than The Exorcist!" I can't help but get a little bit excited inside, only to ultimately end… Continue reading Penpal | Dathan Auerbach | Book Review
