A Tale of Gods, Dragons, and the Price of Power In a world where dead gods sleep beneath ancient stones and their descendants walk among mortals, John Gwynne weaves a masterful tale that blends Norse mythology with gritty fantasy. The Hunger of the Gods, the second installment in the Bloodsworn Saga, proves that Gwynne’s storytelling […]
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So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison
So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison on September 10, 2024 Genres: Fiction / Friendship, Fiction / Horror, Fiction / Occult & Supernatural Pages: 304 Format: Hardcover Buy on Amazon Goodreads This paranormal thriller was my introduction to Rachel Harrison’s work, and now I can’t wait to dive into her backlist. So Thirsty felt like a blend […]
Synopsis: Get ready for a wild ride as country-rock pioneer, Gram Parsons, struggles to survive, both physically and spiritually at the Lost Highway Motel. As his life flashes before him, several colorful characters try to help him find the meaning of life such as the ghosts of his parents, a strange policeman, a transcendentalist, and […]
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Starling House by Alix E. Harrow
A Haunting Tale of Belonging and Betrayal There’s something magnetic about haunted house stories that keeps drawing us back, like moths to a dangerous flame. Perhaps it’s because houses are more than mere buildings – they’re repositories of memories, witnesses to generations of love and loss, containers of both comfort and crisis. In Starling House, […]
In the pantheon of horror fiction, few settings are as potent as the small town hiding dark secrets beneath its snow-covered surface. Stephen Graham Jones returns to this fertile ground in Don’t Fear the Reaper, the heart-stopping second installment of his Indian Lake Trilogy, proving once again why he’s considered one of contemporary horror’s most […]
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Book Review: Sherri the Shrimp
Sherri the Shrimp Saves the Day by George J. Linsenmeyer, III Genre: Children’s Picture Book ISBN: 9798891323438 Print Length: 24 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Toni Woodruff Big heroes come in little packages. Octavius the Octopus is missing. Larry and Kevin, Octavius’s friends and your favorite crustaceans, become […]
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Promise Me Not by Meagan Brandy
Love has a way of finding us when we least expect it, often arriving in packages we never imagined. In Promise Me Not, Meagan Brandy delivers a poignant exploration of grief, healing, and the courage it takes to open your heart again after devastating loss. This second installment in the Boys of Avix series proves […]
The Dawn of Co-Intelligence In the short months since ChatGPT’s release in late 2022, our relationship with artificial intelligence has fundamentally shifted. What was once the realm of specialized researchers and tech companies has become deeply personal—an AI assistant in every pocket, ready to write, create, analyze and advise. But amid the whirlwind of breakthrough […]
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Women’s Hotel by Daniel M. Lavery
A Literary Time Capsule of 1960s New York In an era where stories of women’s liberation and professional ambition have captured popular imagination through shows like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and novels like Lessons in Chemistry, Daniel M. Lavery’s debut novel Women’s Hotel arrives as both a celebration and subversion of the genre. Set in […]
In the high-stakes world of legal thrillers, few authors capture the intricate dance between truth and deception quite like Robert Dugoni. His latest novel, Beyond Reasonable Doubt, the second installment in the Keera Duggan series, delves deep into the psychology of sociopathy and the moral complexities faced by defense attorneys. Following the success of Her […]