Book Reviews

Author and music enthusiast, Jim Magus is a true music fan (if not apparent from this written achievement). More so (and better yet for us) Jim Magus loves horror music! So much, that he has dedicated his time to a 407 page book that covers it all. I’m not kidding ! I am not aware of any human being who …

Subcutanean By Aaron A. Reed 232 Pages When college roommates and best friends Ryan and Niko discover a hidden passage within their off-campus home, they realize the hidden room is merely the entrance to a much darker, infinite labyrinth. Will their curiosity unveil the secret to everything they desire, or will the tandem be forever imprisoned in their own living …

Jurassic War By John W. Dennehy Severed Press 218 Pages After the U.S. Marines deploy special operations during World War II in the Pacific Theater, they soon realize their most formidable opponent in combat is not the Japanese infantrymen. Irresistible force meets the immovable object as dinosaurs lurk around every turn, threatening to wipe out mankind to the brink of …

Slash By Hunter Shea Flame Tree Press 279 Pages Ashley King is just like any other American gal. Loved by her family, loads of friends and always the life of the party. She’s even engaged to be married by her adoring fiancé Todd. It seemed as though she was on top of the world. So why was her lifeless body …

The Influence By Ramsey Campbell Flame Tree Press 229 Pages The Faraday’s aren’t entirely unlike any other contemporary family. They have their fare share of trials and tribulations as we all do. Three generations reside within the household while the eldest, Queenie lay upon her deathbed. After she meets her inevitable demise. One of her final wishes was to be …

The Suicide Society By: William Brennan Knight KWB Enterprises 450 Pages Zach Randall is a complacent, self absorbed accountant that is all but given up on life. In darker times he’s succumbed to his depression with attempts to take his own life. His most recent failed acquisition into the abyss unveils something profound. Randall discovers he has visions or premonitions …

Control: MKUltra, Chemtrails, and the Conspiracy to Suppress the Masses Auttor: Nick Redfern ISBN: 9781578596386 eBook ISBN: 9781578596768 Published 2018 432 pages 120 and 7-1/8 x 9-1/4 paperback $19.95 From author Nick Redfern and the fine folks at Visible Ink Press comes his latest research extravaganza titled: “Control: MKUltra, Chemtrails, and the Conspiracy to Suppress the Masses” In fact, I …

From author Nick Redfern comes his latest research extravaganza titled: Cover-Ups & Secrets: The Complete Guide to Government Conspiracies, Manipulations & Deceptions. Nick, never one to rest on his laurels, may just be the next Jesse Ventura, at least in written form. The fine folks at Visible Ink Press keep em’ coming, and with those come several new editions written …

“Demons, the Devil, and Fallen Angels” is hands down a very impressive book written by an equally impressive team of writers. I’ve loved everything these 2 have released and look forward to more in the future. The authors being by Marie D. Jones and Larry Flaxman, an author team that I highly recommend following! In any case, “Demons, the Devil, …

Howard Maxford is not a household name as far as authors are concerned, however in the realm of film books he has provided some truly informative and entertaining titles dedicated to Alfred Hitchcock, David Lean, and George Lucas. He is also responsible for The A – Z of Horror Films (1996) and The A – Z of Science Fiction and …

SPIDER SEASON By Billy Hanson Edited by Roz Weisberg Illustrations by Karl Slominski Dirigo Entertainment 312 Pages A collection of short stories to whet the appetite for all fans of the macabre. Light Sleeper: Trevor stirs to encounter his undeniable fears in things that go bump in the night. The Clearing: Regressing to 1976 Jeremy Lawson works in the woods …

We live in a world of extremes now, especially when it comes to our entertainment options. I myself am certainly guilty of pushing the limits and I can offer up plenty of examples over the past few decades that will justify my artistic right to do so, but the question that needs to be addressed is, is it always necessary …

Released in 2018 from the publishers “SelfMadeHero, we have an impressive volume totaling over 512 pages of pure Lovecraft-ian intrigue. Yes, author and artist I.N.J. Culbard has placed his heart and soul into this one with a huge collective of illustrative works that cover 4 HP Lovercraft stories. Those featured here include: The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath,” “The Case of …

Shatnerquest – by Jeff Burk Eraserhead Press, 2013 When a Magic: The Gathering tournament at Baltimore’s SuperCoolCon is interrupted by the beginning of the end of the world, Gary, Janice, Benny, and Benny’s cat Squishy find themselves on a mission, to boldly go where no cosplay group has gone before. To do what any self-respecting fan should do, given the …

Book: Taxidermied: The Art of Roman Dirge HC Writer: Roman Dirge Artist: Roman Dirge Publisher: Titan Books Release Date: September 2011 Pages: 112 Price: $34.95 “A stunning full-color celebration of the eye-catchingly original artwork creator Roman Dirge, the first anthology of his work available anywhere. This lavish hardback includes an introduction and background commentary information on the imagery by Dirge …