Folk Horror Paul Kane & Marie O’Regan, eds. Flame Tree Publishing (August 27, 2024), 401 pgs. Reviewed by Carson Buckingham Folk Horror is a marvelous anthology based around, you guessed it, folklore. The main contributors are our friends across the pond, and due...

One of Us Dan Chaon Henry Holt and Company (September 23, 2025) 276 pgs. Reviewed by Carson Buckingham One of Us is set in 1915 and centers around 13-year-old Bolt and Eleanor, twins with mind-reading capabilities. After their mother dies, they are taken in by a...

Lord of the Feast Tim Waggoner Flame Tree Publishing (April 26, 2024) Reviewed by Carson Buckingham Tim Waggoner’s latest, Lord of the Feast, is a journey through hell not to be missed. Two families, related by marriage and intent, have decided that the world needs to...

The Zaphnurr Phase Brick Marlin Seventh Star Press (July 1, 2025) Reviewed by Brian James Lewis  Hey there, fans of horror and science fiction! It’s been a while, but I’m glad to be back on your screen giving you the scoop on new books and some classics too. Today’s...

Where the Pretty Things Rot Henry Snider Polymath Press (October 13, 2025), 353 pgs. Reviewed by Carson Buckingham I first became acquainted with Henry Snider when I was compiling and editing my one and only anthology, The Best of the Horror Society 2013. As a matter...

This Way Lies Madness Dave Jeffery & Lee Murray, eds. Flame Tree Collections (October 14, 2025) 416 pgs. Reviewed by Carson Buckingham It’s a crying shame that there isn’t an Academy Award for anthologies, because This Way Lies Madness surely deserves one, but I...

The Best Horror of the Year, Vol. 17 Edited by Ellen Datlow Night Shade Books (late 2025) Reviewed by Mario Guslandi Legendary horror editor Ellen Datlow is back with yet another “year’s best,” an annual treat for any horror lover. As customary, Datlow not only...

Darkness 102:  Advanced Lessons Were Learned Jonathan Reddoch, Elizabeth Suggs (eds.) Collective Tales Publishing (August 30, 2025), 102 pages Reviewed by Carson Buckingham Darkness 102 is an anthology of one hundred two 102-word tales on the theme of “lessons...

13 Ghastly Tales B.D. Prince Ghastly Press (October 7, 2025), 313 pgs. Reviewed by Carson Buckingham One of the things I love about 13 Ghastly Tales is the versatility. In this book, we have sci-fi, horror, paranormal, Native American mythos, and serial killer...

SuperNOIRtural Tales Ian Rogers Burning Effigy Press (October 2025) Reviewed by Carson Buckingham First, I must say that I am always delighted to read anything by Ian Rogers. His writing is nothing short of brilliant, and I never feel anything but honored to review...

Dead Scalp Jasper Bark Crystal Lake Publishing (July 29, 2025) Reviewed by Nora B. Peevy Looking for your next splatterpunk western? Look no further. Jasper Bark has done it again with another Dead Scalp tale. The only rule in Dead Scalp is: Don’t cut your hair. And...

Pretend You Don’t See Her: The Invisible Woman Jill Girardi and Lydia Prime, eds. Kandisha Press (September 30, 2025) Reviewed by Nora B. Peevy False eyelashes; lip plumper; dewy sprays to make our skin look younger; contouring makeup; photo ready foundation; eyebrow...