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What Happens at Madame Antic’s stays at Madame Antics Factory worker Anthony Reynolds is seeking to move up in his social status. Having recently become engaged he wants to give his bride to be a life more than the meagre living they are currently eking out. When he is invited out for a night out … Continue reading Book Review: Madame Antic’s Hotel Grotesque: (The Interdimensionals, Book 1) by Milo James Fowler

World at War World War III is raging. Citizens have been moved to refugee camps that are little more than work prisons for the armies, but the Russian and Chinese forces aren’t the only foes. Below these massive facilities dwell another form of army; those that if the surface dwellers ever discovered the real puppet … Continue reading Book Review: “The Rose Vol. 1: A Dystopian Science Fiction Thriller (The Dark Veil)” by P.D. Alleva

True North can sometimes be a lie With his time potentially running out, death row inmate Travis Newsom engages Pastor Stan McLogan in the final months leading up to his execution. Among other things, the pastor runs a prison ministry outreach and while a bit apprehensive, is also eager to hear what the infamous “Compass … Continue reading Book Review: The Compass Killer: No one deserves live. Everyone deserves to die. (The Serial Killer Anthology Book 3) by Michael Geczi

Sinister Night Douglas is trying hard to get into the Christmas Spirit but this year it’s hard. This is the first year after his kid sister’s tragic accident and no matter what he tries he just can’t get his parents out of their grief. Even with this being Douglas’ favorite time of year his parents … Continue reading Book Review: “I Found Christmas Lights Slithering Up My Street (I Found Horror)” by Ben Farthing

The diary of a displaced woman Hope Blinderman is a stranger in a strange land. As a white Jewish woman living in Kenya and working as a journalist she feels like a total fish out of water. Trying to find her way in this unfamiliar country, Hope struggles to provide her son with any sort … Continue reading Book Review: Notes – The Diary of Hope Blinderman by Nancy Cohen

Shuttered stores hold dark secrets Lisa loves her retail manager’s job in the local mall. She’s been there for years and has worked her way up to manager and with her husband Hank working part time at a cookie store nearby, it makes for nice lunch hour walks. With Hank recovering from a recent stroke, … Continue reading Book Review: “I Found a Lost Hallway in a Dying Mall (I Found Horror)” by Ben Farthing

Election Day Election day is approaching, and the stakes are high. Craig knows the dangers better than anyone due to his work with the government. He knows about the tactics that will be employed to secure the chosen candidate’s victory, and he is afraid. But when his handlers get wind of his betrayal they unleash … Continue reading Book Review: “Election Retrograde: A Cosmic Horror Tale” by P.D. Alleva

Fatal Homecoming Hometown hero Michaela Glover has finally returned to Woodbridge for an ice-skating exhibition. As a Woodbridge native and Olympic hopeful, Glover is well known, and the arena is packed to watch her, and the others perform. Amanda Steele is also in attendance along with her daughter Zoe, Michaela’s aunt Patty, and retired police … Continue reading Her Deadly Rose: A totally gripping and unputdownable crime thriller (Detective Amanda Steele Book 12) by Carolyn Arnold

The premise has potential, but the execution needs work             With the shutdown of AI Samuel as part of the “kill switch”, Grace and Alex meet his successor, Joshua. This new sentient AI was created by its predecessor to continue its legacy and expand the usefulness of AI, however, not all are on board. Even with … Continue reading Book Review: Code Legacy: A Grace Kim Novel, Book 2 by Alex and Susan James

From Folklore to Real Life Rachel is exhausted. For the past six months she has only been allowed five hours of sleep each night. While this sounds like cruel punishment, it is actually a strict routine instituted by her highly productive and motivated parents. After all, if they can thrive, well rested and mentally refreshed … Continue reading Book Review: “I Found The Boogeyman Under My Brother’s Crib (I Found Horror)” by Ben Farthing