Glad to see Stephen King’s still got it. It’s a gory piece about an old couple who eats people to chase away their maladies. I’ve always thought HollyGlad to see Stephen King’s still got it. It’s a gory piece about an old couple who eats people to chase away their maladies. I’ve always thought Holly stole the show, but especially in The Outsider. We’ll see how long the King can keep it up. ...more
I wasn’t crazy about this book, but it didn’t suck. My favorite parts were the haunts from what’s left of the Overlook Hotel in Colorado. It’s the assI wasn’t crazy about this book, but it didn’t suck. My favorite parts were the haunts from what’s left of the Overlook Hotel in Colorado. It’s the assassin genre, like Hanna and Killing Eve. The Pet Sematary and It days are over, I guess....more
This dystopian sci-fi lurches a thrilling look into the future where self is drugged and denied and all is controlled and dull, with no crime, no fighThis dystopian sci-fi lurches a thrilling look into the future where self is drugged and denied and all is controlled and dull, with no crime, no fighting. But isn’t it better to know and feel, or is it more important to prevent atrocities? You will get caught up in this thrill-ride and laughingly use the jargon in it, a brilliant novel about brainwashing and the fight for human nature....more
What reservations you have at first will be quickly dispelled as a master storyteller holds you in thrall and sucks you into his dark web of horror anWhat reservations you have at first will be quickly dispelled as a master storyteller holds you in thrall and sucks you into his dark web of horror and black magic until you can’t put the book down ‘til you finish it. And the description was as good as it gets, definitely better than in his other books. Maybe that’s because it came from a screenplay idea. Spellbinding! You’ve got to read this! \m/ \m/...more
This shocker is as sensual as eerie. A demon possessing a house tries to gobble up every soul that comes his way. Yet you root for the protagonist, hoThis shocker is as sensual as eerie. A demon possessing a house tries to gobble up every soul that comes his way. Yet you root for the protagonist, hoping she’ll do what no one else has been able to, escape him and destroy him. But is that hope futile?...more
A great first novel that’ll creep you out, if you have a pulse, that is. Having an insane protagonist/antagonist/antihero is no cinch, but D.A. does iA great first novel that’ll creep you out, if you have a pulse, that is. Having an insane protagonist/antagonist/antihero is no cinch, but D.A. does it perfectly, even smartly suggesting that the abomination you’re reading about is real. And you’d better hope Valerie doesn’t come after you!...more
This first novel Levin—my favorite author—wrote, isn’t horror, but might as well be. Thrilling from start to finish, you get caught up with the antiheThis first novel Levin—my favorite author—wrote, isn’t horror, but might as well be. Thrilling from start to finish, you get caught up with the antihero and amazed by the mind-bending gauntlet that throws down if you stay with the book. And an ending that shocks, but makes horrible sense....more
Leave it to my favorite writer to come up with the scariest concept ever: cloning little Hitlers. This thrill-ride held me in thrall from beginning toLeave it to my favorite writer to come up with the scariest concept ever: cloning little Hitlers. This thrill-ride held me in thrall from beginning to end—super-lovable protagonist, worst antagonist(s), not a grammar-and-syntax error in it—a perfect book. A monster that bites off your whole head, this tale full of venom....more
The brilliant sequel keeps the staggering action coming, like machine-gun fire, and brings the plot full circle to a perfect ending to the saga. It baThe brilliant sequel keeps the staggering action coming, like machine-gun fire, and brings the plot full circle to a perfect ending to the saga. It bashes your head to a pulp! Yet has a sweetness about it. Don’t miss this one! ...more
I loved the movie version, and I was rooting for this one, but it struck me as matter-of-fact. I hate to say average, but what else can you say when iI loved the movie version, and I was rooting for this one, but it struck me as matter-of-fact. I hate to say average, but what else can you say when it doesn’t suck and isn’t great?...more
This book blew me away, as I knew it would, my having loved Paperbacks From Hell. What I loved the most were the outward manifestations of the possessThis book blew me away, as I knew it would, my having loved Paperbacks From Hell. What I loved the most were the outward manifestations of the possessed person, and the dramatic effect it has on the lives of others. So mind-blowing, this book is a burning star torching a hole into your soul. You’d be a fool to miss it....more
I continue to be blown away by Grady’s books after getting hooked by Paperbacks From Hell, this one about a haunted IKEA knockoff. The hauntscapes thaI continue to be blown away by Grady’s books after getting hooked by Paperbacks From Hell, this one about a haunted IKEA knockoff. The hauntscapes that took over the staff—the dead conquering the living—were absolutely brilliant. With knee-breaking brutality, this tale comes down on you like a ton of bricks and breaks every other bone in your body. What I love most about Hendrix’s books are that the text is only part of the story. Ads and pictures abound! Don’t miss this one! ...more
This book about a “metal” band held me in thrall most of the way through, but didn’t blow me away at the end. I don’t usually take to metal-or-rock hoThis book about a “metal” band held me in thrall most of the way through, but didn’t blow me away at the end. I don’t usually take to metal-or-rock horror, probably because it’s so hard to do.
There were some comments about death-metal vocals destroying your throat. It’s nothing a healthy soda like Bubly can’t fix. Corpsegrinder’s been doing it forever, and it didn’t destroy his voice. I’ve been doing it since ‘92, and my voice is fine. And no one can tell me synths are metal, but I’ll admit there are black-metal bands that make it work. I prefer just guitars though....more
This is exactly how to write a black-metal story: scary, suicidal, homicidal, not giving a shit, out to destroy as many people as possible, start WorlThis is exactly how to write a black-metal story: scary, suicidal, homicidal, not giving a shit, out to destroy as many people as possible, start World War III. The description, and vocabulary was top-notch, the characters fascinating. Like uncountable gut-punches in your stomach from an AK-47....more
John’s still got it, absent Craig Spector. These two novellas—especially the first “title track,” blew me away like a loaded .44 on the streets of NewJohn’s still got it, absent Craig Spector. These two novellas—especially the first “title track,” blew me away like a loaded .44 on the streets of New York. Loaded with fascinating characters, shank-stab gore, but with reflective spirituality, the tales grabbed me by the horse collar and didn’t let me go ‘til the living end. If you think John sucks writing by himself, get a clue.
I’m uncomfortable writing a review, because this has to do with someone else’s life, but I loved every second of it, interesting and thrilling to a faI’m uncomfortable writing a review, because this has to do with someone else’s life, but I loved every second of it, interesting and thrilling to a fault. But I’m so sorry for the victims and survivors and all they’ve had to go through because of this scumbag. Molly’s story was as great as Liz’s, but in a different way. The pictures were special—wonderful, but chilling. What can I say? True life is stranger than fiction. He escaped twice. You can’t make this up....more
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