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- Never DEAD (Book Review)Never –DEAD has a very interesting origin. Typically, a book will inspire a film or TV program, but here the reverse is true. Never – DEAD was inspired by a short television program screened at the 2016 MystiCon Independent Film Festival. Furthermore, Never-DEAD Author Ann Greyson was a leading actor in the program portraying ...
- I Wish (Book Review)Editor’s Note: Horror Palace has reviewed more books by author Lex Sinclair than any other horror writer. Needless to say, he holds a special place in our horror literature heart. As his books continued coming thru the office for review, I would think to myself that I would like to review the book. Something seemed to ...
- Abhorrent (Book Review)After finishing this collection of short horror stories, entitled Abhorrent, I had one distinct thought; Michelle Merz is a talent waiting to explode into great things. So, if you can appreciate a fresh voice, in the process of finding its calling inside the world of horror, give Merz a shot at keeping you up at ...
- Ancient Illusions (Book Review)Ancient Illusions is the third book in the Ancient Secrets series, and the hero of the story will be facing a challenge that is more personal than anything he has faced before. More importantly, Joanne Pence has added another great adventure to a collection that was impressive from the start. Her experience shines through the ...
- The Slime (Book Review)The Slime is a book by Lex Sinclair that does not disappoint, and it gives “deadly infestations” a whole new shape and form. With the unique style I have come to recognize from Sinclair, I got swept away fairly quickly by the ordeal he places in front of his characters. And on top of always ...
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- “Beasts Shall Reign Over the Earth!” by Michael and Danny D’Agostino (Book Review)Beasts Shall Reign Over the Earth! is a detective thriller/horror novel by two brothers, namely Michael and Danny D’Agostino. Their combined efforts aim to bring you into a story that unfolds in downtown Manhattan, and they use quite a distinct style doing it. In fact, it puts a very light spin on what would be ...
- “Big Smoke” The Apocalypse Virus Trilogy – Book 1 by R.F. Blackstone (Book Review)R.F. Blackstone is the debut author of Big Smoke, the first book in a fast-paced action novel series entitled The Apocalypse Virus Trilogy that goes from political to apocalyptic in one smooth motion. With a style that is likely to keep your attention right up until the last page, Blackstone creates a female hero that ...
- “Dark: a collection” by Michelle Merz (Book Review)For readers looking to take a journey into the darkest part of your soul, Michelle Merz has put together the perfect selection of stories. The title of the collection, Dark, is definitely appropriate once you finish the first short nightmare, and you probably won’t forget about it for a while. With an amazing style and ...
- 2 pm on a Black Summer’s Day V1 (Book Review)2 P.M on a Black Summer’s Day is the debut horror book by IP Spall. The plot involves enemies working together to fight the greater evil. It is a mixture of popular horror genre topics, such as witchcraft and demons, but is not as dark as one would expect. Instead, there’s always a silver lining ...
- A Collection of Short Horror Stories (Book Review)Horror stories combined into one text. The leading tale is about a man who is practically brainwashed to kill. He murdered his wife, parents, and 52 others.
- A Dark and Winding Road (Book Review)The collection of short stories entitled “A Dark and Winding Road”, written by Matthew Weber, is refreshing to say the least. It’s great to find a writer that is able to complement his original ideas with a superb talent for writing. He has truly breathed new life into a genre that has been lacking creatively ...
- A Demon Lies Within (Book Review)This story is based on an abusive husband and father who gets murdered. In the depths of hell he discovers the ability to possess and torture the living, which turns into a quest for revenge against his family. Great book for those who like tense exorcisms and demonic possession.
- A Life of Death (Book Review)A Life of Death is not your typical horror novel, but it can definitely pass as a very suspenseful and sometimes gruesome read. Weston Kincade is the author of the series, A Life of Death being the first book in the trilogy captivates his audience by tapping into a slightly old-school style of writing. Kincade ...
- A Pack Of Wolves (Book Review)A werewolf pack known as “The Family” tries to keep their intentions good and moves away from over-population. However, they run into problems with mercenaries that want them dead and a rogue family member who goes an apocalyptic mission. A unique mixture of Western action and Fantasy storytelling.
- A Psycho’s Medley by Terry WestA true perspective from the minds of 6 serial killers, separated into 6 different short stories. The first story, which also shares the title of the book, is mostly written in a diary format. It explores the motivation and details of killing from a man who is waiting for his trial to start.
- Abhorrent (Book Review)After finishing this collection of short horror stories, entitled Abhorrent, I had one distinct thought; Michelle Merz is a talent waiting to explode into great things. So, if you can appreciate a fresh voice, in the process of finding its calling inside the world of horror, give Merz a shot at keeping you up at ...
- Ancient Illusions (Book Review)Ancient Illusions is the third book in the Ancient Secrets series, and the hero of the story will be facing a challenge that is more personal than anything he has faced before. More importantly, Joanne Pence has added another great adventure to a collection that was impressive from the start. Her experience shines through the ...
- Ancient Shadows (Book Review)An Archeologist finds himself pitted against ancient demons and modern conspirators where one by one, a horror film director, a judge, and a newspaper publisher meet brutal deaths. A link exists between them, and the deaths have only begun…
- Antitheus (Book Review)G.A. Minton, award winning author of the book Trisomy XXI, delivers his second supernatural horror novel entitled Antitheus. The stage is set in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and it focuses on a group of clergymen who get slaughtered while attending a conference. Minton does not take very long to get the action started, and from ...
- Arcane (Book Review)An angel called Arcane defends the human race against an onslaught from Arioch, the president of Hell. Arcane only has willing mortal humans on his side while Arioch enjoys the full arsenal of demons spawned from Hell. Will the human race manage to survive this reign of terror?
- As the Blade Cuts (Book Review)For extremely dark poetry lovers, this collection by Eric Kapitan should soothe the aching beast. It’s called “As the Blade Cuts” and the poems within the pages are nothing short of stylishly gruesome. Kapitan goes on a journey with his internal struggles, passionate about everything associated with pain and mutilation. In fact, this collection allows ...
- Ascendance (Book Review)C. Jones makes her debut with the short story entitled “Ascendance”, and what a debut it is. It’s graphical and dark nature is enough to make veterans like Stephen King take another look at true horror. Within the pages of this book is a story that is very difficult to read. Not because it doesn’t ...
- Barrow of The Damned (Book Review)Barrow of the Damned is a young adult novel by Jonathan J. Drake, and it introduces a plot you will not typically read about. Live Action Role Playing (LARP) is the engine that drives the book into a dark place underneath the ground, where life is anything but a game. It is the first time ...
- Blackstone (Book Review)Blackstone Penitentiary is well-known for being haunted due to its source of existence. Now the seemingly lifeless and deserted prison will welcome a caretaker called Anthony Creighton and his team, which has taken on the mission to find life after death. Getting out alive is the tricky part.
- Bled Out (Book Review)An 18 year old Kenny Arthur has a near death experience, only to return with the message that an unnatural plague is going to strike. His desire to save the world without a real clue on how to do it takes him through a couple of difficult and painful situations.
- Bray Road (Book Review)Scott Newman is a new author on the horror scene, and he makes his debut with Bray Road, a re-take on some classic werewolf horror. While Newman was quite brave to take on this particular theme out of the shoot, he did a good job of keeping the story fresh and interesting. Therefore, along with ...
- Burning Down Paradise (Book Review)Burning Down Paradise is a poetic story by Eric Kapitan, and it’s a tale the reaches the depths of hell. My first thoughts as I write this review is that sensitive readers should steer clear of this title because it’s really as gruesome as the title suggests. With a good handle between telling a story ...
- Burning House (Book Review)The fire is unlike anything anyone has ever seen. With one poor soul still trapped inside, a group of firefighters suit up and head into the flames on a rescue mission. But an ancient evil has awoken. As the walls burn around them, the crew soon find themselves trapped and prey to a shape-shifting force ...
- Cicada Summer (Book Review)Readers who appreciate the outdoors and a good dose of horror, will find Cicada Summer a very entertaining book if you are scouting for something good. Written by Jeff Dosser with a clear love for nature and all the things that crawl in it, Dosser’s knowledge and research really help to provide a deeper level ...
- Cirque Du Mort (Book Review)Cirque Du Mort by Anastasia Catris isn’t just a collection of flash fiction horror stories. It’s a visual and literary journey into a freak show circus that will leave chills running down your spine. The combination of illustrations along with the dark tales makes this book a collector’s item every horror fan should own. With ...
- Class Four: Those Who Survive (Book Review)Class Four: Those Who Survive is the latest novel by Duncan P. Bradshaw in a continuous apocalyptic story. It picks up where Class Three left off and it explores several different storylines, but the main focus comes down to a man and his mission to find safety for the boy within his care. With a great ...
- Class Three (Book Review)Duncan P. Bradshaw is the author of the new book entitled “Class Three” and he delivers somewhat of a different spin on a zombie apocalypse. With rather colorful characters the reader is thrown into a world where a typical day turns into something nobody expected, except for one particularly eager character called Phillip. Bradshaw starts the ...
- Cobra Z (Book Review)Sean Deville delivers a different perspective on what it could be like if a zombie outbreak occurs in modern day London. His novel, entitled “Cobra Z”, is the first of three books that take a serious look at a very popular epidemic. The biggest challenge staring Deville in the face is to stand out in ...
- Come As You Are: A Short Novel and Nine Stories (Book Review)Come As You Are: A Short Novel and Nine Stories is a collection, featuring a short novel and several short stories. Steven Ramirez is the capable voice behind the supernatural gloom and thrills, and you will quickly learn that this author has a very subtle skill. His target audience for the short novel and I assume ...
- Crogian (Book Review)As Crogian, a top secret military operation in Speaker (Alaska) takes a turn for the worst; the residents are forced to journey to Houston in order to find sanctuary. The only problem is that the journey involves abominations that want to kill them and very harsh forces of nature.
- Dark Shadow of Babylon (Book Review)Dark Shadow of Babylon is a paranormal/horror book written by Julian Speed. The cover is a clear indication that readers will encounter a series of gruesome events, but there is also a great adventure awaiting. The first chapters look at the origin of the evil that creeps into modern times and Speed adds a nice ...
- Dark Teardrops (Book Review)Catherine Tramell is the voice behind the horror novel entitled DarkT eardrops, a story that is fuelled by a classic inspiration, namely “The Exorcist”. Although it bears a striking resemblance to this cult classic thanks to the eerie atmosphere and relatively slow pace, Dark Teardrops can easily be separated as a contemporary piece. It is disturbing ...
- Dead Rage (Book Review)Dead Rage: A Zombie Apocalypse is the third book from Nicholas Ryan and it sees him building on the zombie stories he has written so far. Ryan has been compared to writers such as Max Brooks and many of his readers appreciate his descriptive style. His choice of genre is definitely daring, given it has ...
- Dead Religion (Book Review)A hotel explosion in Mexico that seems to be connected to an American citizen causes something much more sinister to surface. FBI agent James Allison is sent to investigate, but only finds that religion has deeper dimensions than he originally thought, especially the religion of the accused Alex Valdez.
- Dead! Dead! Dead! (Book Review)From the collaborative efforts of Paul Mannering and Bill Ball comes the zombie novel entitled “Dead! Dead! Dead!” Given the popularity of the genre it’s not the easiest challenge to come up with something that is truly original. But it has to be said that Mannering and Ball have delivered a solid story with enough ...
- Desert Flower (Book Review)Two girls are thrown together by fate. One, an unwilling vampire, and the other a victim of infant marriage. Both are alone, scared and lost. Their paths cross and their sisterhood strengthens their ability to overcome the odds. However, some of the decisions they have to make are simply too difficult.
- Devil Let Me Go (Book Review)A collection of thirteen short stories covering numerous elements all based on fear and horror. The tales are varied as they are interesting and it promises to entertain readers from all types of horror genres. Some of the stories have been published before and some are new editions.
- Devils Maintenance (Book Review)Thaxson Patterson II is the author of Devils Maintenance, a psychological thriller based on a very interesting concept. It’s an all-out war of the minds with the trickiest creature in all creation, namely the Devil. The most attractive element of the book has to be the original plot. It gets the reader thinking and inspires ...
- Don’t Fear The Reaper (Book Review)Don’t Fear the Reaper: Vol. 1, is the latest horror novel by Lex Sinclair. His experience in the genre shines through a story that ventures into the supernatural world of death. In fact, Sinclair mixes up a few elements we’ve seen before, creating something unique to his style and taste. With an obviously high-quality standard of ...
- Don’t Fear the Reaper Part 3 (Book Review)This is it. This is Lex Sinclair’s final book for the “Don’t Fear the Reaper” trilogy, and it’s everything I thought it’d be…and then some. Sinclair puts his distinct skill and style to the test when he offers you an ending you won’t quickly forget, to a trilogy you probably won’t want to put down. ...
- Don’t Fear The Reaper Part 2 (Book Review)Lex Sinclair’s nightmare continues with Don’t Fear the Reaper Part 2. It picks up where the first book ended, and you can be sure that you’ll be getting that distinct Sinclair style with it. This is a man who will stay true to his precise way of writing, and he’s not showing any signs of ...
- Double Barrel (Book Review)From six different writers come a collection of twelve horror stories, entitled “Double-Barrel”. Does it do justice to the rather picturesque name? It definitely does, and it’s good to know there are upcoming writers who can perfectly measure shock value. There’s just something brilliant about the indie writing scene regarding the horror genre, which is ...
- Evil Among Us (Book Review)This book is based on facts gathered by the author regarding a man called Kleason who butchered two young men from Texas. The strange part is that these murders took place in the same year as the Chainsaw Massacre killings. Ultimately it builds the case leading to his execution.
- Frozen: A Short Story of Horror (Book Review)An archeology adventure becomes a nightmare when an expedition party sets out to investigate the findings of a perfectly preserved creature. When the party reaches the half human creature, terrifying events start to occur. For some it means death and others permanent emotional damage.
- Hell’s Shadows (Book Review)The first thing to notice about Hell’s Shadows is the sophisticated style translated through a simplistic choice of words. Dean Klein, the author, has no intentions of confusing his readers. Instead, he wants to tell them a tale of horror, within a fashion that will leave them bound till the end. Klein really got the ...
- HouseBroken (Book Review)From the author simply known as The Behrg comes the twisted tale entitled “Housebroken”, and it is sadistic as it is haunting. Horror and thriller fans that pick up this book will have to ready themselves for an experience that will affect them mentally and physically. Even though it’s not the most original plot, it ...
- I Wish (Book Review)Editor’s Note: Horror Palace has reviewed more books by author Lex Sinclair than any other horror writer. Needless to say, he holds a special place in our horror literature heart. As his books continued coming thru the office for review, I would think to myself that I would like to review the book. Something seemed to ...
- In The Mind of Revenge (Book Review)In the Mind of Revenge is the first book in Liv Hadden’s new series entitled The Shamed, and she’s definitely off to a good start. Don’t expect a typical hero and don’t expect anything less than brutal honesty. Through the eyes of the main character the reader gets caught up in a mass of emotional ...
- Inheritance: The House Pledged to Evil (Book Review)Inheritance: The House Pledged to Evil is the first book by debut author Randolph Lord, and it comes with a rather dark twist. Unlike most of the books that have gone through this review process, Lord’s story is based on personal experience. Although this can be considered a novel, there are elements of a manuscript ...
- Island of the Dolls (Book Review)Island of the Dolls is a thriller/horror novel by Jeremy Bates and it’s based on an actual island covered with dolls. The story takes the reader on a special trip to that mysterious, strange, and most of all, terrifying place. A very engaging Bates introduces an entertaining cast of characters while giving them life in ...
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