Monday, October 31, 2022

Petite Mort by Nikki Noir and S. C. Mendes

 

A horror filled, erotic escape for you, from the minds of Nikki Noir and S. C. Mendes. Eight short stories that will certainly have you cringing and gasping. Each story is filled with bizarre and gore scenes. Beware the heavy erotic theme in this one! You can thank these two authors for the awkward tingling in your nether regions! Hehe



Saturday, October 29, 2022

Hustle & Heart Foretold



 I found this graphic novel to be entertaining. I enjoyed the artwork and the story line. It does leave off with a cliffhanger, hopefully it won't be too long to wait for the next book. 

Derek has been showing up in random places where a tragic event will happen. During one of those visits, he is with his wife, who dies during an event. Fast forward a few months and blacking out and traveling to other places of tragedy start to wear on him and he wants answers. He asks for help from a friend, Alice. She ends up traveling with him to another tragic event and witnesses what he is capable of. 

I think this is going to an excellent story once the errors are fixed. Releases February 21, 2023

Thank you #NetGalley and #OniPress for sending me the ebook to review. #HustleHeartForetold

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Slaughter Lake by Jay Bower and David Viergutz

 

I enjoyed this story by Jay Bower and David Viergutz. The first half of the book is leading up to the trip to a cabin on Slaughter Lake. The second half of the book is full of brutal satisfaction. 

Years ago, Rebecca and her friends used to go to a cabin out at Slaughter Lake when they were in college. As the years pass, they lose touch with Jude, one of their friends. Jude is an odd guy, kinda creepy and all that. By chance, Rebecca and her fiance run into Jude and they invite him over for a cookout with the old gang. During the cookout, they bring up Slaughter Lake and decide they should go for a weekend, hang out again like they used to. The weekend at Slaughter Lake will be one to remember.

While the ending was predictable, the story getting up to the end was not predictable. Lots of gore and cringe worthy parts in this story. This would be a fantastic book to take with you on a camping trip!

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

The Day of the Nightfish by D. T. Neal

 

This is a fun little novella of less than 100 pages and is a delight to read. It took about a couple of hours to read through it and I was entertained the whole time.

This story is about a chef-in-training experiencing nightfish for the first time and needing to find out what nightfish actually is. Before I got too far into this book, I personally  looked up nightfish just to see if it is a real fish. Come to find out, it is! By the end of the story, what I saw online is not what the chef-in-training found. 

I think the story flows well. It has a decent pace and is highly entertaining. 

D. T. Neal is a wonderful storyteller. This is my second book by him, and I have decided I enjoy his writing style. I am looking forward to reading more.

Sunday, October 23, 2022

Winter's Myth by Gage Greenwood

 


It is nice to find a new author that can sweep you off your feet and make you fall in love with reading all over again. In Gage Greenwood’s Winter’s Myth,  he takes you on a journey of epic proportions. With tales of survival, love, horror, redemption, and revenge; Greenwood has formed a story that will live in your heart for eternity. 


For father Winter, his only reason to exist is to protect his two daughters, Violin and Candlestick. He uses stories of mythical gods and creatures to build their resolve and strength. This story is the journey of Winter, Violin, and Candlestick as they venture out on Earth after their underground home is ravaged by disease. Everything is new and old, safe and violent. 


For those of you craving a deep and enchanting story, this is for you. There are so many memorable quotes. The world building is ethereal, the characters have such depth and beauty you can’t help but love them all. You will absorb this story unlike any other and in the end, while heartbreaking and endearing, you will feel complete and needing more at the same time. 


I look forward to reading Season 2, which comes out in November 2022. Thank you Gage, for sending me this book. I am truly a fan. 


“The world grew teeth and its deadly bite chomped closer to them with each passing day.”


Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Bad Vibrations by Lucy Leitner

 


Lucy Leitner has written a hilarious horror filled story about a war between mega health nuts and those that don’t believe in their methods. I laughed out loud so many times reading this!


In a hidden forest resides a group of people that help others overcome health issues, by drinking blood and changing to holistic choices. The town this forest is in, is not happy with this group of people, referring to them as vampires in a cult. There are so many twists and turns in this story to keep you second guessing on who survives the war and who wins. That ending was not what I was expecting!


I have not read anything by Leitner before, but her sense of humor is definitely on par with mine. I need to read more of her stories!


Chasing Ghosts by Justin Boote


 

You ever walk into a room and think I’m not alone? You look around and you don’t see anyone but you can’t shake the feeling. You get this overpowering oppressive feeling and know something bad happened here and the evilness is lingering, watching you. 


Justin Boote’s newest horror story, Chasing Ghosts, is full of atmospheric evil. The book takes off with no letting up. I started it at night, and I recommend you do the same. The quiet and darkness around me intensified the evil.


Welcome to Bradwell. Here is where you will find a home that has a troubling past. Many of its victims are in the sanitarium, Northgate. While others live the rest of their lives in prison. I picture in my mind a village so desolate and quiet with a deep history in violence. A home that claims its victims with no remorse. People on the verge of mental breakdowns and violent acts. And for what purpose? Why is this happening, again? 


Boote’s writing is smooth and direct. It is easy to get hooked on his books because the words flow effortlessly. Undoubtedly, Boote can turn the macabre into something beautiful. I know he has lots to choose from, and if his writing is this consistent across all of them, it doesn’t matter what book you start with. 


If you have been enjoying some cozy horror stories and looking to up your game, give Chasing Ghosts a try. I would consider this a great book to read for those of you that want horror, but not over-the-top gore. There is some violence and gore, but in my opinion, it is done to give a sense of dread and fear, not to make your stomach roll. 


The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica

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