“Nekropolis” carries the subtitle “A Matt Richter Novel,” so we know Tim Waggoner is planning to create a series involving the titular world and its zombie detective Richter. This is good to know, because the novel is packed with two books worth of characters, details...

The basic premise of Blake Crouch’s “Run” is very simple. For some unknown reason, millions of Americans have become homicidal maniacs. Names of those to be hunted down next are broadcast on the radio. Jack’s name is read. What other possible action can he take? He...

Blood Bound Books is a new publisher and their first four anthologies have all delivered solid dark fiction by talented new writers. This volume is an intense and diverse collection that takes the reader on a wild ride. Each story was somehow inspired by the lyrics of...

“The Book of a Thousand Sins” is, like many story collections, a mixed bag, ranging from a couple excellent stories to a few I found a complete waste of time. White wants to enlighten us with his extreme horror takes on God and religion and by the fifth of the fifteen...

Two Native Americans, Carmel Crow Woman and Ben Stormrider, cross paths at a biker meet in the desert. They fall in love and hit the road to have some time alone and later for Ben to meet Carmel’s family but are haunted by a shared vision of impending doom. Meanwhile,...

In this first novel in a new series, “Vampire Federation,” Sean McCabe does a fine job setting up a world where vampires are being controlled. Few know they exist and the VIA (Vampire Intelligence Agency) keeps them in check—vampires must follow their rules or kickass...

When I set out to read “Kill Whitey” by horror master Brian Keene I am not sure what I expected. Keene is an expert at creating situations and characters that are on one hand crazy, extreme and on the border of absurd—but at the same time you have to admit—quite...

Here we go again. If you have been following my reviews you know I tend to butt literary heads with White. Yes, he is a competent writer capable of some lean, mean prose that packs a wallop. If you are an extreme horror fan—don’t get me wrong. I am not a prude—it...

The thirteen stories in this collection by Bryan Smith are frightening and hilarious, repulsive and fun in the spirit of good old fashioned pulp fiction. I was often reminded of some of the better tales in EC comics but here, of course, Smith has the license to...

This new Deadite Press release from Edward Lee features three works of short fiction, each featuring a very unique male protagonist. These tales read quickly and this collection is easily read in one sitting. “The Decortication Technician.” The titular character lives...

Gina Ranalli spins a deliriously fast paced monster tale in “Unearthed.” The novella wastes no time getting things started. Rebecca, the main character, discovers a large sinkhole on her property. Though this befuddles her, this opening scene is more foreshadowing...