Rachel Caine’s Stillhouse Lake series straddles the line between psychological thriller and serial killer horror. One of this decade’s best page-turning thrillers, Stillhouse Lake delivers an airtight plot and characters you will cheer for…and fear. What would you do if you found out your husband was a serial killer? That’s the hook Caine uses to […]
During late summer of 2019, I needed a new story concept. Something I could sink my teeth into. I was eight books into the Scarlett Bell dark thriller series and finding a great deal of enjoyment in the characters and plot lines. But I wanted a different theme, a darker story line, a series that […]
Thriller author Jim Heskett brought me on the show this week to discuss our favorite novels of the last year. We also talked Scarlett Bell and what she’s up to these days. The main subject is my personal favorite thriller, Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine. I take an unconventional angle – the key themes of […]
Chad Lutzke and John Boden are two of my favorite new horror writers. When I heard they were collaborating, I couldn’t wait to read the results. This duo is magic. I read Out Behind the Barn without stopping. Good thing I did, as this story runs a staggering gamut of emotions best experienced in one […]
Melissa Lason and Michelle Garza, better known as The Sisters of Slaughter, are two of horror’s fastest rising stars. Melissa and Michelle began writing stories together as children, a collaborative process which recently culminated with an opportunity to write alongside Richard Chizmar, Brian Keene, and Stephen Kozeniewski for Serial Box’s Silverwood: The Door. Their latest […]
Today we’ll look at authors like Stephen King, talented horror writers you need to read before the entire world discovers them. Some of these authors have already reached a high level of success and had their books optioned for movies. Other writers are flying under the radar, or swimming in the dark and swampy depths, […]
Ready for the 10 best slasher movies ever made? You know the deal. It’s night and you’re alone in the house. The phone doesn’t work, and suddenly the power goes out, plunging the room into darkness. Then you hear the tap, tap, tapping of a butcher’s knife against the window. And you know you’re the […]
Dan Padavona’s bestselling dark horror books are now available in dozens of electronic formats, including Kindle, Nook, Apple iBooks, Kobo, and more. “I’m excited to introduce my brand of horror to new readers,” said Padavona. “For the last few years, my novels were exclusive to Kindle readers. But I’ve had plenty of fans write me […]
Brian Keene was badly burned in a tragic accident yesterday, June 5, 2018. Like many creatives, Brian cannot afford health insurance. While Brian recovers, he needs our help. GoFundMe If I may say a few words about my friend and mentor, this is a good, caring man. Last month, Brian Keene’s Horror Show Telethon raised […]
Dan Padavona, author of bestselling horror novel Storberry, is now producing exclusive content on Patreon. “I wanted a new way to interact with my readers and give them content unavailable through traditional sales channels, such as Amazon and Barnes and Noble,” says Padavona. Authors are increasingly turning to Patreon because of its ability to connect […]