Synopsis: ‘We Men of Ash and Shadow’ is the first book in the Vanguard Series and follows the journey of protagonist, John Vanguard, through the dark and corrupt city of D’Orsee. A Grimdark gas lamp novel, ‘We Men of Ash and Shadow’ explores themes of redemption, loyalty, and betrayal against the backdrop of a world […]
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BestGhost (The Cemetery Collection) by C.J. Daley
Synopsis: The world’s best ghost hunters, the town’s most haunted mansion, what could go wrong? A debut sample from the forthcoming Tales From Cemetery! The Old Mayor’s Mansion sits just a few miles outside the town of Cemetery. When best friends Sean and Devon want to increase views on their ghost investigation channel, they know the […]
Review: Watching Evil Dead: Unearthing the Radiant Artist Within by Josh Malerman
Synopsis From the bestselling author of Bird Box and Incidents Around the House, an impassioned book about a night that changed the author’s life and put into perspective the writing life—and how you too can be inspired to face the fears that might hold you back from doing your best work “A fun, modern take on Stephen King’s On Writing . […]
If Looks Could Kill by Julie Berry
Synopsis: If Looks Could Kill by Julie Berry is a blend of historical fiction, mythology, and crime thriller that puts Jack the Ripper against Medusa in 1888 New York that picks up more later on in the book. This YA novel follows Salvation Army volunteers Tabitha and Pearl as they try to rescue a girl trapped […]
Review: The Haunting of Sheila Lee by Uilleam Whitedale
Synopsis: Once manifested, guilt must be addressed. Sheila Ann Lee, a narcissistic, neurotic seeker of affluence, creates her own manifestation of trauma and leaves it forlorn, driving it to seek retribution against her as she seeks to overcome her own past, a past littered with those she destroyed. As it chases her, tortures her mind, […]
Review: The Bone Raiders (The Rakada #1) by Jackson Ford
An epic fantasy with tons of heart, equal parts serious and fun.
Review: Fly On The Wall by Inigo Mort
Synopsis: When Dylan arrives at Camp Valour, he isn’t looking for salvation – he’s hunting a story. Under the guise of recovery, documentary filmmaker Dylan checks into an elite rehab clinic run by a charismatic self-help guru who promises to cure even the deepest childhood wounds. Hidden camera at the ready, Dylan is convinced it’s […]
Review: Slashed Beauties by A. Rushby
Synopsis A gothic feminist body horror in two timelines revolving around three Anatomical Venuses—ultrarealistic wax figures of women—that come to life at night to murder men who have wronged them. Seoul, present day. Antiques dealer Alys’s task is nearly complete. She has at last secured Elizabeth, the final anatomical Venus in a dangerously intertwined trio. Crafted […]
Review: Soul Guardians by Alex Karne
Synopsis Things were going great for the demon Bael-Sharoth until a little girl summoned him to open a jar of tomato sauce. Now he’s trapped in the human world along with his arch nemesis the beautiful and capable Maharet Flameheart. Life isn’t easy for a demon in a small town. But at least the parks are hellhound […]
Review: The Retreat by Gemma Fairclough
The Retreat is a compelling and riveting read, one that intrigues you with its folkloric mystery!
Review: Sunward by William Alexander
Synopsis: A cozy debut science fiction novel by National Book Award–winning writer William Alexander, this story of found family follows a planetary courier training adolescent androids in a solar system grappling with interplanetary conflict after a devastating explosion on Earth’s moon. Captain Tova Lir chose a life as a courier rather than get involved in […]
Review: The Silence of the Dead by Marks Ewington (Bones & Betrayals Book 1)
Synopsis Silence of the Dead is a fantasy murder mystery with the wit of a detective comedy—where necromancy is just another thankless job, the dead refuse to talk, and the killer has an unsettling passion for pastry-based clues. Holtar didn’t become a necromancer for the prestige—he did it because talking to the dead is marginally easier than […]