Mirrorland Carole Johnstone Scribner (April 20, 2021) Reviewed by Ray Palen The debut novel from author Carole Johnstone begins with quotes from two of my all-time favorite literary works—THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO by Alexandre Dumas and RITA HAYWORTH AND THE SHAWSHANK...
The Ghost Finders Adam McOmber Journal Stone (June 4, 2021) Reviewed by Ray Palen Henry Coxton begins the novel THE GHOST FINDERS attempting to sort together a group of individuals with particular skills to help him form his occult detective firm. His first target is...
The Death of an Author S. L. Edwards JournalStone (June 25, 2021) Reviewed by Andrew Byers I didn’t know S. L. Edwards’ work prior to reading his newest collection of horror stories but after reading The Death of an Author, I’m a fan. This is quite an eclectic...
Your Turn To Suffer Tim Waggoner Flame Tree Press (March 23, 2021) Reviewed by Ray Palen Bram Stoker Award® winner Tim Waggoner’s latest release, entitled YOUR TURN TO SUFFER, is a work of classic, visceral horror that is certain to induce nightmares. I was sold right...
Night, Neon: Tales of Mystery and Suspense Joyce Carol Oates Mysterious Press, 2021 Reviewed by Mario Guslandi I’m not sure if calling the stories featured in the latest Joyce Carol Oates collection “tales of mystery and suspense” is quite correct, but they are...
His Own Devices Douglas Wynne Promethean (2021) Reviewed by Andrew Byers Jessica Ritter has her hands full caring for her ten-year-old son Gavin while her husband Matt is deployed to Afghanistan. Gavin’s a good kid, and is certainly technologically savvy, though like...
