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John's Review of WHISPERS IN THE DARK by Laurel Hightower
Whispers in the Dark by Laurel Hightower found it’s way to my TBR the same way many books have lately, discovery through Bookstagram or Twitter. An interesting synopsis, excellent word of mouth and a beautiful cover made this book shoot up my TBR pile faster than most do. I started the book and fell in love with it almost instantly. This is a book that I own a physical copy and a kindle copy of. I took both copies with me wherever I went to make sure whatever scenario I was in, I’d be able to read...
Donnie's Review of I AM PROVIDENCE by Nick Mamatas
I AM PROVIDENCE review, by The Horror Hypothesis
Recently, I had the privilege of attending the 6th Annual Scares That Care Convention in Williamsburg, VA. I was only there for a couple of hours, but I shared many of the same surreal experiences (Kane Hodder shook my hand) as fellow Night Worms contributor, Kallie, who did a fantastic write up of the event.
During my visit, I attended a book reading led by Nick Mamatas and Maurice Broaddus. Mamatas began their session by grabbing...
John's Review- Dead Sea by Brian Keene
Literary Quickies May Lead to True Love by Beth Griffith
Literary Quickies May Lead to True Love
Think of short story anthologies as the dating apps of the literary world. It doesn’t matter if you prefer Tinder, ok cupid or Ashley Madison (you dirty dog), the point of using a dating app is to find a partner who is compatible with you and your lifestyle. Short story anthologies generally feature a variety of authors writing about the same genre or variations on a specific subject, making it easy for you to quickly decide if you like their style....
Andrew's Review of IN THE SCRAPE by James Newman and Mark Steensland
Most kids dream about a new bike, a pair of top-dollar sneakers endorsed by their favorite athlete, or that totally awesome video game everyone’s raving about. But thirteen-year-old Jake and his little brother Matthew want nothing more than to escape from their abusive father. As soon as possible, they plan to run away to California, where they will reunite with their mother and live happily ever after. It won’t be easy, though. After a scuffle with a local bully puts Jake’s arch-nemesis in the hospital, Sheriff Theresa McLelland starts poking her...