The Weight of Being Elvis’s Daughter In the pantheon of American mythology, few figures loom larger than Elvis Presley. But what happens to those who must live in the shadow of such an outsized legacy? “From Here to the Great Unknown” provides a raw, unflinching answer through the intertwined voices of Lisa Marie Presley and […]
Category: Book Reviews
The Principles of Creation by Tejas Hiremani Genre: Hybrid / Religion & Spirituality / Science Fiction ISBN: 9789334073690 Print Length: 170 pages Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by John M. Murray An experiential book that defies genre exploring life through an eclectic discourse bookended by a pair of strange wondrous stories The Principles […]
Categories
Bloodguard by Cecy Robson
In a world where entertainment meets brutality, where power corrupts absolutely, and where love blooms in the most unlikely places, Bloodguard by Cecy Robson emerges as a compelling tale of survival, revenge, and unexpected romance. Cecy Robson crafts a dark fantasy that delves deep into the human psyche, exploring what people are willing to sacrifice […]
Categories
Spectacular by Stephanie Garber
A Love Letter to Holiday Magic and Second Chances In a world where fantasy romance often treads familiar ground, Stephanie Garber’s holiday novella Spectacular arrives like a perfectly wrapped gift, combining the enchanting world of Caraval with the timeless magic of holiday celebrations. This charming addition to the beloved Caraval series proves that even the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Categories
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 […]
Categories
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 […]
Categories
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 […]