Tag: horror fiction

The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

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There is a trend that I greatly appreciate in modern horror literature nowadays - witches and witchcraft. Silvia Moreno-Garcia's take on this theme, The Bewitching, is her best book yet, IMHO. It's the story of three strong-willed women in three different timelines. In 1908 rural Mexico, we meet Alba Quiroga, whose father has just died. … Continue reading The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Duma Key by Stephen King

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I have never much cared for Florida, which I realize is an unpopular opinion. But aside from the massive amount of bugs, the dreadful humidity, the terrible hurricanes, and the fact that Mar-a-Lago is located there, Florida just has never been my cuppa tea. It's a beautiful place, certainly, but it has always had a … Continue reading Duma Key by Stephen King

The Final Girl’s Support Group by Grady Hendrix

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I first got this book back in late September, intending to blog it for Halloween. Hah! So much for that brilliant idea! I seem to be behind on many things lately.....can't tell if it's due to seasonal depression or just a general sense of blah-ness. Oh well, so I missed the season of ghosts, goblins, … Continue reading The Final Girl’s Support Group by Grady Hendrix

Pet Sematary by Stephen King

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We're kicking off the high holy spooky season, and in honor of the month, I am starting off with Stephen King. Today we are talking about one of the darkest books I’ve ever read, and I’ve read some bleak stuff, but this book has the distinct advantage of not only scaring the hell out of … Continue reading Pet Sematary by Stephen King