It's very rare for me to read a horror novel, but when I first heard of Jac Jemc's THE GRIP OF IT, I knew this was a horror read I had to try for myself. THE GRIP OF IT is an excellent choice for hesitant horror readers—this is not your typical horror read: there are no blood and guts, and very few moments of in-your-face shock. Rather, THE GRIP OF IT is a literary blend of horror tropes with domestic suspense - a smart and subtle examination of the secrets and tensions that can haunt an ordinary couple. While THE GRIP OF IT won't work for horror readers looking for their next twisted and bloody read, it's a worthy addition to the library of any reader interested in literary fiction with a chilling twist.
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Review: SECURITY by Gina Wohlsdorf
True ingenuity in a novel is hard to find, and Gina Wohlsdorf’s debut has it in spades. Much like its resort setting, SECURITY is a cutting-edge novel that showcases its creator’s impeccable design and eye for detail. Wohlsdorf writes a razor-sharp thriller with a clinical approach to gore, guaranteed to unsettle even the most seasoned crime reader.
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Review: BROTHER by Ania Ahlborn
Ania Ahlborn can write horror with the best of them. Add this story of cannibals living in the heart of Appalachia to your Halloween reading list, grab a blanket, and get sucked into the twisted world of the Morrow family.
Review: A Head Full of Ghosts
Paul Tremblay gives the reader a thoroughly engrossing and often disturbing commentary that pits supernatural evil against human evil; a twist on the classic exorcism story that will deviate from your expectations, but will leave the open-minded reader totally engaged.
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