The Men Are Gone: Lauren Beukes’ “Afterland”
The Plot In Beukes’ novel Afterland, most of the world’s men came down with a mutated disease that resembled…
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Josh Malerman’s Sequel to the Well-Loved “Bird Box”: “Malorie”
A sequel to the highly acclaimed Bird Box, a film following in its same name. In Bird Box, we…
Flippish Flop: VanderMeer’s Long Awaited Sequel to “Borne”
As a huge fan of VanderMeer, his Southern Reach trilogy in particular, I was so excited for this sequel…
Lolita Lookalike: “Putney”and its ability to create fear of the predatorial mastermind
The Plot Putney is an examination of control, grooming, psychology, and rape. The novel is told from three perspectives:…
Medical Experimentation Thriller: Megan Giddings’ “Lakewood” and Its Importance to Modern Day
The Plot “If you think too much about how things should be, you forget how they are.” Megan Giddings’…
The Dark Tower Chronicles: Book 2
Now THIS is where it gets good… What to Expect In the second installment of Stephen King’s sprawling masterpiece…
Debut Novel Heaven: Chelsea G. Summers’ “A Certain Hunger”
“Dazzling and gruesome, Chelsea G. Summers has written a gripping tour de force about female friendship, haut cuisine, and…
Motherhood and Capitalism: Joanne Ramos’ Dystopian Thriller “The Farm”
The Plot The American Dream, capitalism, female autonomy, class, race, wealth, control: these are all concepts contemplated in Joanne…
The Dark Tower Chronicles: Book 1
Here begins the saga of Roland Deschain… What to Expect In this first installment in King’s The Dark Tower…
Nuanced Thriller: Peter Heller’s “The River”
From the author of The Dog Stars and The Painter, comes The River Plot Summary Peter Heller’s The River…
Unsettle the World Behind: Rumaan Alam’s Newest Novel
Plot Summary In Leave the World Behind, Rumaan Alam’s newest publication, a married couple and their children head into…
Start 2021 with a Sultry, New Age Vampire Tale: Temple Drake’s “NVK”
NVK is the sultry, dark, luscious vampire tale we have been dreaming of. Released in 2019, this novel is…
Leonora Carrington: The Aesop’s Fables of Horror
Leonora Carrington creates Aesop’s fables with sick twists. This is the best way that I can describe this collection…
Fleur Jaeggy’s “Sweet Days of Discipline”
This novella and its schoolgirl narrator pack a punch. Our narrator recounts her boarding school days and her obsession…
“Dinner” by Cesar Aira
Part horror story, part fable, this novella follows the story of Pringles, Argentina. A middle-aged bachelor and his mother…
“Waste” by Eugene Marten
Sparsity in Eugene Marten’s “Waste” creates a chillingly bleak atmosphere. In only 116 pages, Marten strings the reader through…
YouTubers and Authors: Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal Take on the Horror World
At one time or another, we’ve all heard of Rhett & Link, the goofy duo eating foods they shouldn’t…
Borden Inspired Poetry: “Blood Box” by Zefyr Lisowski
This collection of poetry inspired by the case of Lizzie Borden is phenomenal. Any fans of true crime and…
Victor LaValle’s “The Changeling”
In a whirlwind of enchanted language, LaValle takes his readers on a journey that mashes horror and magical realism….
The Boatman’s Daughter: Horror on the Bayou
I finished reading Andy Davidson’s “The Boatman’s Daughter” in mid-March, but I’m already declaring it one of the best…