Book Review: CUNNING FOLK

Book Review: CUNNING FOLK

Cunning Folk Adam L.G. Nevill Ritual Ltd. (October 25, 2021) Reviewed by Ray Palen I go out of my way during the Halloween season to really immerse myself in as much horror as possible—both in literary and TV/film form. This year, that included rewatching the...
Book Review: THE DEATH OF JANE LAWRENCE

Book Review: THE DEATH OF JANE LAWRENCE

The Death of Jane Lawrence Caitlin Starling St. Martin’s Press (October 5, 2021) Reviewed by Ray Palen Bram Stoker Award-nominated author Caitlin Starling is back with a work of Gothic Horror that will provide well-earned chills from those who dive into her latest...
Book Review: THE WAITING

Book Review: THE WAITING

The Waiting Hunter Shea Silver Shamrock (September 12, 2021) Reviewed by Ray Palen Yonkers, NY resident Hunter Shea loves horror. He is not only a prolific author in the genre, but also hosts a horror podcast and refers to himself as a full-fledged horror-meister. One...
Book Review: THE STOWAWAY

Book Review: THE STOWAWAY

The Stowaway James S. Murray and Darren Wearmouth St. Martin’s Press (September 21, 2021) Reviewed by Ray Palen Authors James S. Murray and Darren Wearmouth, who usually gift us with horrific novels that offer up various giant monsters and/or ancient creatures that...
Book Review: HORSEMAN

Book Review: HORSEMAN

Horseman Christina Henry Berkley (September 28, 2021) Reviewed by Ray Palen There are few literary works that can lay claim to helping create the modern tradition we know as Halloween like Washington Irving’s classic story, THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW. It is this...