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“Just because nobody is there to witness such things doesn’t make them less true.”

First, let me confess that I have never read Dracula. I know I know tsk tsk!! But before you come for me, let me explain.  Dracula has always intimidated me. Anything that was written way back when has always intimidated me. I think it’s because I often find the writing hard to understand, and also a tad bit boring.  Well after listening to the audiobook for Dracul my need to read Dracula has increased.

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Title: Those Who Came Before

Author: J. H. Moncrieff

Publisher: Flame Tree Press

Reviewed By: John Lynch

Those Who Came Before, the latest from J.H. Moncrieff, is part creature horror and part murder mystery. Moncrieff takes elements of Native American history and mythology and uses them to craft a highly readable book that brings gore and intrigue. The story follows two main characters. One is a first-person narrative following Reese Wallace in the aftermath of his friends being slaughtered, and the other is a 3rd person narrative following Detective Greyeyes as she investigates the crime. In addition...

It's our first Night Worms Book Party of the year! Last month, we all read SERVED COLD by Alan Baxter. It was awesome to go through the busy holiday season with a group chat of like-minded, bookish individuals all reading through the same short story collection. There were about 20 readers-all with different preferences and perspectives. Here are some of the photos that showed up on social media as well as some blurbs from the reviews:

(watch this space for more book parties! Brian Kirk, Grady Hendrix and More!)

"SERVED COLD by Alan Baxter is a collection...

THE DRIVE-IN: Review by The Horror Hypothesis 

“I suppose, ultimately, this will read like a diseased version of those stupid essays you’re asked to write in school each fall after summer break. You know, ‘How I Spent My Summer Vacation.’” - Joe R. Lansdale

I love going to the movies.  The entire experience is sacred.  The popcorn. The candy. The soda.  The lights dimming upon the start of the trailers.  Abandoning reality for 90 odd minutes in a dark room crowded with strangers...

Goodreads Synopsis: A WOMAN ON THE RUN. A CAPTAIN ADRIFT IN SPACE. ONE OF THEM IS INFECTED WITH AN ALIEN PARASITE.

Rosalyn Devar is on the run from her famous family, the bioengineering job she's come to hate, and her messed-up life. She's run all the way to outer space, where she's taken a position as a "space janitor," cleaning up ill-fated research expeditions. But no matter how far she goes, Rosalyn can't escape herself. After too many mistakes on the job, she's given one last chance: take care of salvaging the Brigantine,...