Archive for the ‘Books’ Category

Book Review – Dark Dimensions by William F. Nolan

A man tells us what it is like to have a serial killer in his family. A retired horror movie queen hires a detective in a case of blackmail. The Winchester House of San Jose, CA becomes the site of a series of murders. A comic book writer hires a nanny to take care of [...]

Book Review – Bumper Crop by Joe R. Lansdale

A set of dentures that causes its wearer to devour everything in sight. A man desperate to become a bestselling author will learn to regret his wishes. Two boys investigate a strange man who never leaves his home and discover a horrifying secret. A sadomasochistic lover wants to experience the best thrill of all. You [...]

Book Review – Apocalypse Then by Al Lamanda

Imagine this: You’ve been running for so long that your stomach is cramping and your legs feel like rubber. You want to stop but your fear doesn’t let you. To stop means death. You don’t know why exactly, but the thing following you does. That’s all that matters. It knows that it’s hungry and you [...]

Book Review – Vampire Hunter D by Hideyuki Kikuchi

I’ve recently read Vampire Hunter D by Hideyuki Kikuchi. For anyone not familiar with the title, Vampire Hunter D is considered a classic in Japan and was adapted into an anime a few years after it was published; the anime too has become a classic, but we’re not here to discuss that. Vampire D is [...]

Book Review – Last Stand in a Dead Land by Eric S. Brown

This book begins as you may imagine any zombie book beginning. A young man, Jacob,  is trapped in his office building and offers the readers the details he can give. Co-workers that were once living, breathing people, were now trying to kill him. He barricades himself in the breakroom while describing what he hears or [...]

Book Review – Blood Feud by Cullen Bunn

When I was given this book to review, I was a little hesitant.  Another vampire story?  Aren’t there enough of those?  But I like Cullen’s writing, so I decided to forge ahead.  At least they weren’t sparkly vampires, right?

Book Review – Bloody Curry by John Irvine

Ever wanted to find out exactly how many different dishes in the world are made with the use of blood all while reading a wide range of short stories and poetry?  Then Blood Curry is the book for you.

Book Review – Traumatized by Alexander S. Brown

Fifteen has always been a good number personally and with Traumatized, author Alexander S. Brown delivers fifteen tales set to terrorize and disgust all at the same time.

Book Review – The Yellow Rose Diner and Fill Station

The Yellow Rose Diner, a place where you can sip on old coffee, eat nasty meals, and hear a few nasty tales about the human condition.

Book Review – Eyes To See by Joseph Nassise

Jeremiah Hunt is a blind man on a  mission. His daughter disappeared 5 years ago and he wants to know desperately what happened to her. He has sacrificed his marriage, his eyes and in a way his own life to find out the truth. Anyone with kids can easily relate to the starting premise (although [...]