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It Came From The Archives! “The Twisted Ones: Slow-Burn Nightmare”

A few pieces of media consistently scare me, and those I’ve spoken about a lot. Sadly, horror books are almost never on that list. When I’m reading horror, one scene per book (max) will affect me on a gut level—one perfect culmination of tension and imagery that sears itself into my memory. This book has… Read More: It Came From The Archives! “The Twisted Ones: Slow-Burn Nightmare” »

Al chats with Joshua Stevens – Comic Crusaders Podcast #286

Hang out with Al as he chats with Sci-Fi Author, Joshua Stevens, all about his book series, Dark Legends. Tune in to learn why this will be your next favorite book series and more… [embedded content] Get your copy at:http://www.newmansprings.com/release/?book=dark-legends Follow on Facebook at:https://www.facebook.com/Dorktech739 Thank You for Watching / Listening!We appreciate your support! Episode 286… Read More: Al chats with Joshua Stevens – Comic Crusaders Podcast #286 »

The Twisted Ones: Slow-Burn Nightmare

The Twisted Ones Is Eventually Terrifying I wish I had more nice things to say about The Twisted Ones. Given how impressed I was with The Hollow Places, I expected another creative cosmic horror with a breezy pace. And while I will ultimately have several nice things to say about the book, it’s a step… Read More: The Twisted Ones: Slow-Burn Nightmare »

It Came From The Archives! “Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children: A Slightly Less Peculiar Review Of The First Book”

(A blast from the past. This peculiar series was both very in step with the popular books of the time and yet unlike them. If you haven’t read it, here’s an old review of the first book. – Brandon Scott) Originally Published: September 16th, 2019 My initial worry regarding Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children… Read More: It Came From The Archives! “Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar… »

The Hollow Places: Breezy Lovecraftian Horror

The Hollow Places Sucks You Into Its Twisted Tale Easily I’d not read anything by T. Kingfisher before this novel, but given the grace of the prose, The Hollow Places will not be the last. She’s shown her sureness within both this subgenre and in the art of simply telling a good story. And, for… Read More: The Hollow Places: Breezy Lovecraftian Horror »

Horrid Review: The Horrors Of Extreme Feelings

Horrid Has Quite The Specific Theme Horrid is a book about emotions more than anything else. Its plot, its ending, its momentum are all in service of getting across big emotional moments. Specifically, rage and grief. But Horrid doesn’t just display these emotions, it wants to explore them. Examine them not by pontification alone but… Read More: Horrid Review: The Horrors Of Extreme Feelings »

The Knife of Never Letting Go: A Book Review

The Knife of Never Letting Go Is Something Special With the movie Chaos Walking out—which I haven’t seen—I figured it would be a good idea to review the book it was based on: The Knife of Never Letting Go. Which, before we go any further, I agree is not a good movie title and I… Read More: The Knife of Never Letting Go: A Book Review »