In The Lamb, a striking debut novel by Lucy Rose, we are invited into a remote cottage where eleven-year-old Margot lives with her mother Ruth – except this is no ordinary mother-daughter tale. Through Rose’s masterful prose, we witness a gothic horror story that gnaws at the boundaries between love and consumption, both literal and […]
In her electrifying debut novel, Neena Viel crafts a genre-bending narrative that masterfully blends elements of horror, magical realism, and family drama. Listen to Your Sister follows the Williams siblings—responsible elder sister Calla, detached middle brother Dre, and rebellious teenage Jamie—as they navigate a reality that becomes increasingly warped by nightmarish visions and doppelgangers. Plot […]
Look With Your Eyes by Matthew C. Lucas Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense / Dark Comedy Print Length: 111 pages Amazon Reviewed by Maxwell Gillmer A suspenseful, witty thriller steeped in naturalism, humor, and an aching suspicion of an otherworldly savagery Open your eyes. Danger has been lurking in your backyard. The monster? Sciurus carolinensis: […]
Eric LaRocca, known for his unsettling and profound narratives, presents At Dark, I Become Loathsome, a novel that delves into the darkest recesses of human grief, trauma, and redemption. The author, who previously earned acclaim with Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke, blends horror, queer themes, and a mystery-laden plot to create a […]
Heidi McLaughlin, a New York Times bestselling author known for her emotionally resonant storytelling, returns with The Art of Starting Over, a heartwarming romance that intertwines first love with the beauty of second chances. Set against the quaint and comforting backdrop of Oyster Bay, this novel delves into the complexities of love, loss, and renewal, […]
In his debut novel, Bitter Passage, Colin Mills masterfully weaves historical facts with fiction to create a chilling narrative set against the backdrop of one of maritime history’s most enduring mysteries – the disappearance of Sir John Franklin’s 1845 Arctic expedition. Bitter Passage follows two Royal Navy officers leading a rescue mission in 1849, transforming […]
In The Drowning Game, Barbara Nickless crafts an intricate thriller that seamlessly blends the opulent world of superyachts with international espionage, family secrets, and moral dilemmas. The novel marks a departure from her previous series featuring Dr. Evan Wilding and Sydney Rose Parnell, yet maintains her trademark ability to create complex characters and nail-biting suspense. […]
Megan Chance, known for her evocative historical fiction like A Splendid Ruin and A Dangerous Education, returns with Glamorous Notions, a tale that seamlessly blends Hollywood glamour with the chilling undercurrents of betrayal and hidden identities. Set against the vibrant yet deceptive backdrop of 1955 Los Angeles, Chance weaves a story that not only entertains […]
The Favorites by Layne Fargo on January 14, 2025 Genres: Fiction / Coming of Age, Fiction / Romance / New Adult, Fiction / Women Pages: 464 Format: Hardcover Buy on Amazon Goodreads “The thing is, when pushing your limits is all you know, when it seems normal to you…it’s hard to remember you even have […]
In his latest masterwork, Isaac’s Song, Daniel Black weaves an intricate tapestry of personal and collective history, masterfully exploring the intersections of sexuality, race, and family through the story of Isaac Swinton. Following the success of Don’t Cry for Me and Perfect Peace, Black returns with a novel that both stands alone in its brilliance […]