Book Reviews

Published by metaphysics publishers Llewellyn Publications, “The Dictionary of Demons: Names of the Damned” is a most curious edition that brings all of the demon names collectively under one volume (though it is noted that it was not possible to include every name ever written in this volume). To historians, this marks a source for reference on which, what and …

CONSPIRACIES AND SECRET SOCIETIES (PAPERBACK) 2nd Edition Written by Brad Steiger, Sherry Steiger Published by Visible Ink Press Format: Black /White – 556 pages Price: $24.95 I love to come across books with great value. When I say that, I’m referring to nicely sized volumes containing oodles of research, chapters and sections that are easy to read and a wealth …

APOCALYPSE DOLL By Xavier Cecil Futuristic earth is plagued by a zombie infestation caused by an undetermined virus. Seemingly all mankind survivors are at the mercy of the ravenous undead hunger. Will the reanimated wipe out human civilization as we know it? Or will a formidable invention be the key to thwart the multitude of ravenous flesh eating society? Xavier …

Anthologies can be hit or miss, especially if it’s an anthology with a wrap around story. The challenge here is having each story connect in some way shape or form while at the same time, ensuring that each story has it’s own unique tone that sets it apart from the story before or after it. Actor/Musician/Author, Ted Parker, has written …

Prometheus: The Art of the Film – Author Mark Salisbury One of the great joys of anticipating a new science fiction film is the products that arrive on its coat tails. One such product is a beautifully constructed book by the name of “Prometheus: The Art of the Film” (Hard cover bound). The foreword is presented by Ridley Scott with …

by Patrick Geryl Published by Adventures Unlimited Press Publication Date: 2007 Format: Black /White – 213 pages Price: $16.95  What if someone told that the world was gonna end in 3 years? What if they told you that it wasn’t just a prophecy or conjuring of magic but based on scientific facts? How would you lead your life, what would …

FUNGUS OF THE HEART Jeremy C. Shipp’s new collection of bizarro short stories Fungus of the Heart contains elements of horror, crime noir, and quite often dark fantasy. Mr. Shipp has a very distinguishable style even amongst the growing number of authors writing bizarro fiction. He manages to be descriptive and concise at the same time all while spinning quick …

All Seeing Eye By:  Rob Thurman Pocket Books (an imprint of Simon & Schuster) All Seeing Eye by the New York Times bestselling author of the popular Cal Landros series, Rob Thurman, is a cleverly written paranormal thriller that is filled with many unexpected twists and turns.  It’s definitely a page turner that will make you not want to put …

Claws And Saucers: Science Fiction, Horror, And Fantasy Film: A Complete Guide: 1902-1982 by David Elroy Goldweber You have to admire a book that arrives so heavy and so big that you know it’s “not” one to read standing. The title? “Claws and Saucers” written by David Elroy Goldweber. The content bears the subtitle of “Science, Horror, and Fantasy films …

ZOMBIE ATTACK: RISE OF THE HORDE By: Devan Sagliani Smashwords A plague of the undead has consumed the majority of society. Xander, a youth trained in martial arts armed only with a katana sword vows to reunite with his brother stationed at a US military base. Against all odds, will our hero conquer all adversity and the infected or will …

The New York Grimpendium I received a book the other day that really puts the spotlight on the macabre aspects of New York. Written by J.W. Ocker, comes a great new read that every no New Yorker horror fan should be without (not to mention every other visitor to this fine state). These kind of books have always warmed my heart …

The Rise and Fall of the Nephilim: The Untold Story of Fallen Angels, Giants on the Earth, and Their Extraterrestrial Origins The Nephilim, not a word you hear everyday. In fact its more relational to fiction than of historical event. Author Scott Alan Roberts tends to lean towards the factual notion of these strange beings with a release that covers …

A new publisher has been introduced. One that specializes in what we all secretly love and dread: HORROR! The name of this publisher you may ask? They’re called Sinister Grin Press. A well suited name for a publishing house that delivers the good in horror fiction. I have finished reading an anthology which consists of three stories. They were written …

“Where do all the things you believed go, when all the supporting structure is found to be a myth?  How do you know how or on what to take a moral stand, how d you behave when it turns out there are no cosmic rules, no categorical imperatives? Creating a viable, entertaining narrative that exists solely to expound on some …

Freak By: Jennifer Hillier Gallery Books Thriller author Jennifer Hillier’s Freak can be described in a few words: brilliant, intense, fast-paced, terrifying and an edge of your seat thriller. Hillier’s master storytelling continues in her sequel to Creep, which was chosen by Suspense Magazine as one of 2011’s best novels. For only her second novel, she is an extremely talented …