“Population Zero” by Wrath James White is a relentless, graphic and disturbing short novel of extreme horror. It is definitely not for the squeamish or easily disturbed or offended but it is very well written and breathlessly paced. It does not cross the line to being...
Cult favorite Edward Lee’s “The Haunter of the Threshold” is a sequel to H. P. Lovecraft’s “The Haunter of the Dark,” set in the modern day backwoods of New Hampshire. Lee brings back Lovecraft’s Shining Trapezohedron and this novel’s Gray Cottage is a contemporary...
“Whargoul” is the debut novel from Dave Brockie, better known as Oderus Urungus, lead singer of the shock metal band GWAR and I have mixed feelings about it. On one hand, it is written very well, especially considering the challenge Brockie set out for himself....
“The Painted Darkness,” a novella from Brian James Freeman, is a stunning example of how a skilled writer can make just a few hours in a character’s life and leave readers spellbound. Henry is a painter specializing in the macabre. He had a frightening experience when...
“The Damned Busters” by Matthew Hughes is a hilarious and imaginative novel speculating on what might happen if Hell went on strike. As I began reading it I felt a sense of déjà-vu—soon I remembered Hughes published the first part of this as the novelette “Hell of a...
“Carnal Surgery” is a provocative new collection of eleven short stories from extreme horror writer Edward Lee. As is the case with most collections, some tales stand out more than others, but all of these are disturbing, thought-provoking and will haunt you for a...
