SYNOPSIS When a video depicting the brutal murder of a former classmate leaks online, Kylie Bennington’s—whose dreams of becoming a successful influencer remain frustratingly elusive—curiosity gets the better of her, leading to the discovery of an off-the-grid social media app called MonoLife. As it turns out, there are certain cryptic rules in the user agreement […]
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Review: Feeders by Matt Serafini
Synopsis: When a video depicting the brutal murder of a former classmate leaks online, Kylie Bennington’s—whose dreams of becoming a successful influencer remain frustratingly elusive—curiosity gets the better of her, leading to the discovery of an off-the-grid social media app called MonoLife. As it turns out, there are certain cryptic rules in the user agreement […]
Review: Polybius by Collin Armstrong
Synopsis: Having recently moved to the gentrifying seaside town of Tasker Bay with her mother, the only thing on high schooler Andi’s mind is saving up enough money for her escape to Silicon Valley. Though it’s owned by the shadiest resident in town, she takes a job at the dingy arcade Home Video World. Pining […]
REVIEW: The Queen by Nick Cutter
SYNOPSIS On a sunny morning in June, Margaret Carpenter wakes up to find a new iPhone on her doorstep. She switches it on to find a text from her best friend, Charity Atwater. The problem is, Charity’s been missing for over a month. Most people in town—even the police—think she’s dead. Margaret and Charity have […]
Author Chat: Nick Cutter on “The Queen”
Nick Cutter, author of horror books such as “The Troop,” “The Deep,” “Little Heaven,” “The Handyman Method,” and new from Gallery Books, “The Queen,” is one of the first contemporary horror writers I came across. To say I wouldn’t be where I am without his work is no understatement, considering “The Troop,” was the first […]
FLASHBACK REVIEW: The Troop by Nick Cutter
SYNOPSIS Once a year, scoutmaster Tim Riggs leads a troop of boys into the Canadian wilderness for a three-day camping trip; a tradition as comforting and reliable as a good ghost story and a roaring bonfire. But when an unexpected intruder — shockingly thin, disturbingly pale, and voraciously hungry — stumbles upon their campsite, Tim […]
Review: The Queen by Nick Cutter
Synopsis: On a sunny morning in June, Margaret Carpenter wakes up to find a new iPhone on her doorstep. She switches it on to find a text from her best friend, Charity Atwater. The problem is, Charity’s been missing for over a month. Most people in town—even the police—think she’s dead. Margaret and Charity have […]
REVIEW: Don’t Fear the Reaper (The Indian Lake Trilogy #2) by Stephen Graham Jones
SYNOPSIS December 12th, 2019, Jade returns to the rural lake town of Proofrock the same day as convicted Indigenous serial killer Dark Mill South escapes into town to complete his revenge killings, in this riveting sequel to My Heart Is a Chainsaw from New York Times bestselling author Stephen Graham Jones. Four years after her tumultuous senior year, Jade […]
Review: Immortal Longings (Flesh and False Gods #1) by Chloe Gong
Chloe Gong’s foray into adult fantasy blends Shakespeare and the concept of Qi to make a riveting romantic, death-soaked novel.
Review: Thick As Thieves (Book #2 in the Tales Of Thamorr Series) by MJ Kuhn
Synopsis Ryia Cautella, a.k.a. the Butcher of Carrowwick, and her motley crew have succeeded in the ultimate heist . . . with the most dire possible consequences. A terrifyingly powerful tool has fallen into the hands of Callum Clem, the criminal leader of the Saints, who was already one of the most dangerous men alive. […]
Lord TBR’s Top Reads of 2021
People seem to love lists, and while I am not always a huge fan of making them (I believe reviews speak for themselves), it is always fun to revisit the amazing novels I have had a chance to read over the last year. Below, you will find the covers for my Top 25 Reads of […]
Review: Among Thieves by M.J. Kuhn
Before I tell you why I cherished this book (without spoilers), I simply want to say WOW. Among Thieves is a first-novel triumph for M.J. Kuhn and in my top ten list for 2021! M.J. demonstrated she had a marvelous writing ability and just carved herself a seat at the table with the brilliant authors of our time, and can’t wait to read what she comes up with next. Bravo!