Posts Tagged ‘Horror’

GenerationGeneration by William Knight

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A veteran of war, Hendrix ‘Aitch’ Harrison has lived an ordinary life, at least by his standards. Working for what’s considered to be a seedy magazine catering to strange phenomenon, Hendrix has always been looking for that one story which lift him from the clutches of obscurity. When a friend mentions a passing article to him, one he has no interest in, he burns with the thought that he’s been had yet again. Never once did he imagine that there would be truth within the case itself.

Delving a little deeper, he discovers a heinous plot involving Mendel Pharmaceutical, a company renowned for their breakthroughs in trying to cure cancer and other ailments. His discovery leads him to Sarah Wallace, a forensics entomologist who may have an idea as to what is going on. Unfortunately, she’s convinced he’s some sort of stalker and refuses to have anything to do with him. Read on »

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Shades of NightShades of Night by R.G. Porter

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Alexandra has a secret. Several, in fact. One, in particular, is a secret she must keep, no matter the cost. You see, she’s not entirely human. Half human, half Fae, she’s been tasked with keeping her family secrets hidden. Among other things, anyway.

For as long as she can remember, she’s kept to herself in hopes of keeping people from discovering who, and what, she is. While her solitary existence hasn’t exactly been a piece of cake, she’s made do with all that she’s been given. She’s also taken the time to hone her abilities amidst the turmoil of recently losing her mother. Despite her recent heartache, she’s determined to make her mother proud in every way possible. Read on »

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Idols &  ConsIdols & Cons by S.S. Michaels

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jake Wolfam lived his entire life dealing drugs and cheating people every chance he’s had, always trying to reach for his dreams. Every day, he sought to change the circumstances that kept him and mother poverty-stricken to no avail. Yet when he witnesses a murder, committed by his neighbor, mega-rockstar Damien Tungsten, he’s unexpectedly thrust into the limelight as a means to keep him quiet about what he knows, much to his friend Patrick’s dismay.

You see, Patrick found the body Damien tried to dispose of. As an artist, he’s overcome with the urge on molding the body to his every desire. In order to do that, he needs Jake’s help. Jake agrees reluctantly, never imagining the consequences that ensue because of his decision to do so. Read on »

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The Girls’ Guide to Dating ZombiesThe Girls’ Guide to Dating Zombies by Lynn Messina

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A plague has decimated the world. Men are practically extinct, sort of. Those that have survived and aren’t zombified live in the lap of luxury while the rest have been transformed into complete zombies. This has left every woman on Earth to take matters into their own hands in hopes of rebuilding the world as they know it.

While doing so hasn’t been easy, the survivors have been able to make do with they’ve got. They’ve also learned to co-exist with their zombie-ish friends, a fact made quite clear in Hattie Cross’s book, The Girls’ Guide To Dating Zombies. Sure, there’s an extensive list of things to do in order to live peacefully with one of these beloved ghouls but I’m sure you’re up to the task, aren’t you? If Hattie can do it, then surely, so can we! Read on »

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Mother's Helper Mother’s Helper by Lisamarie Lamb

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The story introduces us to Mary Bostall, a woman who’s plagued by nightmares that she can’t explain – nightmares that leave her within a somnambulist state that has her running from whatever is chasing her. Every time she wakes up, she’s shaken further by her ordeals and she’s left wondering whether her life will ever be right again.

The vandalism of her home causes her to stress even further and eventually leads to visions that she can’t explain. The only thing that she is certain of is the fact that her mother’s ring is at the crux of it all. As the visions intensify, her safety is jeopardized and she begins to fear and question everything around her. Read on »

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